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A Light in the Attic Special Edition [Hardcover]

Shel Silverstein (Author, Illustrator)
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Last night, while I lay thinking here,
Some Whatifs crawled inside my ear
And pranced and partied all night long
And sang their same old Whatif song:
Whatif I flunk that test?
Whatif green hair grows on my chest?
Whatif nobody likes me?
Whatif a bolt of lightning strikes me? . . .

Here in the attic of Shel Silverstein you will find Backward Bill, Sour Face Ann, the Meehoo With an Exactlywatt, and the Polar Bear in the Frigidaire. You will talk with the Broiled Face, and find out what happens when someone steals your knees, you get caught by the Quick-Digesting Gink, a mountain snores, and they’ve put a brassiere on the camel.

With 12 never-before-published poems, here is a special edition of this beloved poetry collection, from the creator of Where the Sidewalk ends and Falling Up.


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About the Author

Shel Silverstein is the author-artist of many beloved books of prose and poetry. He was a cartoonist, playwright, poet, performer, recording artist, and Grammy-winning, Oscar-nominated songwriter.


Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 1 and up
  • Hardcover: 192 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins; Special edition (September 22, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0061905852
  • ISBN-13: 978-0061905858
  • Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.8 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,144 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars One of my 1st poetry loves, June 3, 2011
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Shel silverstein is one of the reasons I was first in love with poetry. His straightforward, ridiculous, and endearing style is something I will never forget. He has a knack for knowing how to get a childs attention, and sometimes pass a message along without it seeming like a message at all. Not to mention the illustrations alone make each poem come to life in their own way. This is a great book for kids to read on their own because its easy and doesnt have any concepts that are too hard and all the material is relatable to a child. Its also great for a story time because it is so easy to animate the stories and characters in the poems to make it entertaining. A must have for all grade school teachers, and parents who enjoy reading to their children.

The nostalgia factor alone will have you feeling like your a kid again if you read it as a child.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars My second intro to Silverstein, February 27, 2010
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This was the second book I ever read, back when I was in the fourth grade, of Shel Silverstein's. Where the Sidewalk Ends 30th Anniversary Edition: Poems and Drawings was the first one of his that I read, and I enjoyed A Light in the Attic, but not quite as much as Where the Sidewalk Ends. Both are good books and are excellent additions to any bookshelf, whether for adults or children.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Classic fun for kids & adults, August 27, 2010
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Just one of the best books ever written. Light-hearted poetry that will delight the senses and bring out the cheer in even the most surly and cold-hearted individuals. I LOVE this book. Highly recommended.
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