Product ReviewsA Light in the Attic by Shel Silverstein (2005, Hardcover, Special)

Great for new readers.

Clever poems that are relatively quick to read and words are appropriate for new readers. Kids feel a sense of accomplishment when they get the humor and can read many poems in a sitting. Unlike with a chapter book which can sometimes be intimidating or just take too long. Read full review...

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light in the attic

I was upset when I got this. I did not realize it did not have the original cover on it. That was part of the charm. WHile it might have been my oversight by reading carefully (I had no idea what no dust meant) I was not pleased with the condition of this book.
The book is the book. Content is great.Read full review...

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perfect for all ages

This book is loved by all who read it. I used many of the stories and poems in my classroom.

Great Book for Kids and Adults.......

I decided to buy these books for three little boys that belong to a friend of mine.
I had four sons and purchased Shel Silverstein books back in the 1980's when we were taking quite a long trip to the east coast by car, with 4 male children couped up in the car....you can only guess why I needed some great entertainment for thems....They loved the books and still have them for their children.
I went to ebay to look for the books...it is much more convenient than running to the store. Found 2 of them, bid on them, and bought them. They were in my hands in about 4 or 5 days, and enjoyed by the little friends in less then a week after I mentioned the books to them....
Thank....ebay for making 3 little boys happy, and for making my purchase so easy....
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Compelling to the young and we who are older!

My third graders always love these, and other Shel Silverstein works! Now, I have this to send to my French granddaughters who will love them too!

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Wonderful

Love the ryming and the cleaness of the book. My favorite author since the Giving Tree. The Author was not a role model but his books are wonderful.

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Great kids read

A childhood classic. Book was in perfect shape and delivered fast.

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Love this!

This Book is so great! Kids love to hear the poems and adults love to read them. The rhymes and they tongue twists make you laugh! I love it!

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classic

classic book that I wanted to pass on to my own child. it also brings back a lot of memories. packaged well and came quick

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Excellent children's book

My 10 year old granddaughter asked for this book for Christmas. She struggles with reading but can read these easily. I recommend this book.

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Children's book with life lessons for adults

A Light in the Attic is a book of poems and drawings by Shel Silverstein. Silverstein’s poems are for children, yet are layered with meaning so that it can be enjoyed on the elementary level and also by the more developed mind. The topics of the poems deal with basic human experiences, including concerns and musings many humorous, some ridiculous and some simplistically profound.

Each poem has a point or deals with a concept. For example “Eight Balloons” can be interpreted to be about cutting loose from whatever anchors one and living freely, being the captain of ones own life. The poems are about everyday life like the fears we face, which is the subject of the poem “What If”. Silverstein’s overall point with writing children’s stories that are equally useful to adults is a reminder that although we grow up, the some things remain the same: contentment, kindness, fear and humor for examples.
“Almost Perfect But Not Quite” chronicled human discontent with life. Even upon entering heaven, the character in the poem Mary Hume declares “Almost perfect…but not quite.” This is a profound but simple lesson about discontent. The poem also shows the humorous aspect of discontent; there is comedy in discontent so unreasonable that even heaven is not quite enough.Read full review...