A Light in the Attic by Shel Silverstein (1981, Hardcover)

This book is a great one to read especially to young children, I would say my favorite one of the entire book is Meehoo With an Exactlywatt, it is great, it starts out as a knock knock joke, and it is just side-splitting funny. You must read this book to get a really good understanding on funny... sometimes when I'm having a bad day, I go and look at some of the poems in this book to cheer me up, that is how funny it is!

I got this book because i remembered reading it when i was smaller and in school. Now my daughter is learning about poetry so i took advantage of that and got it. Great book to enjoy with the kids!!!

my daughter LOVES this book - why?? In her words "Because the poems are fun!"
She wants every book by Shel Silverstein!!
He's just a great writer!!!

Growing up with Shel Silverstein books was amazing. Finding a brand new cope of A Light in the Attic was like dusting off books in my attic back home. This is a phenomenal poetry book filled with humor and sentiment. I enjoy the playful illustrations and puns Silverstein created in this book. I decided to buy another copy of it to relive the memories of my childhood. Kids today need his books to really LIVE like kids.

I loved the collection of poems! It evoked sweet nostalgic memories from my childhood. I've always enjoyed reading Silverstein's poems and short stories, and as always this collection lived up to my expectations. Excellent!

My students love this book... It's a top 10 choice during free reading! It is also the most mentioned during the unit on Poetry! Adults and children love it!

I loved reading these poems when I was little so when I saw this book, I jumped at the chance to buy it!

My niece absolutely loves A Light in the Attic and had read a friends copy, so I decided to buy her one... thanks!

I already have Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein and love reading it to my son every night. Since there is only so many times you can reread the same poem I bought Light in the Attic. My son and I both love the book. I find that some of poems are a little to much for a 3 year old so I skip them. I obviously get the humor more then he does but he laughs just the same.

I love this book ....I think the whole reason i fell in love with poetry was because as a kid i memorized these poems outta this book. Now I write poetry just for fun !!! if you have any kids and wanna spark there imagination or the love of reading this would be the best book for it !!!!

Dislikes.... there is none!!!!

I had no problems at all. The item ordered arrived in a short period of time and was in excellent condition.

The book arrived in good condition and very quickly. My daughter wnnted to re-read this fine story. Thank you.

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....
Nancy

A great book from my childhood that can be passed on to our kids. Always funny and a great way to put a smile on your face.

this book is amazing the poems are funny and the drawings are odd but cool
this book is for people of all ages

I was very pleased with the book. It was exactaly as described and I am sure my children will get hours of reading enjoyment just as I did as a child. Thanks

Hours of enjoyment in the pages of this timeless book! My toddler can't get enough and my 6 year old loves to read it to us!

This book will bring my family years of great bed time fun!

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.

I bought it because I found it for much much cheaper than in any store. This was the book that I always had checked out in elementary school. Shel Silverstein writes silly poems that I could read over and over again! I plan on sharing it with my kids someday! :)

thank you so much... book is in good condition, it was fast shipping and it's just a great book... :) really appreciate it!

This is an excellent book for children. I read it when i was young and bought it to have at my house for my neices. (and b/c i love Shel Silverstein's poems) nostalgia! tg

This book is a wonderful look into the attic of shel silversteins mind. It's a personal favorite filled with all of the funny names, silly happenings, and just plain weird things you've come to expect from ol' uncle Shelby. I would say this is a must have for any avid poetry reader or just lover of fun things!

This book was in great shape and what I was looking for. I have been looking for this book that is why i got it

I bought this book for my grandsons. They love it as did their mother when she was young. They are 6 and 8 and are just learning to love reading.