A Light in the Attic

By Shel Silverstein,

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There's a light on in the attic.
I can see it from outside,
And I know you're on the inside ... lookin' out.

Step inside the mind of Shel Silverstein and you'll discover a magic homework machine, a Polar Bear in the fridge and a Meehoo With an Exactlywatt. But…

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1 author picked A Light in the Attic as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Every page of this book by Shel Silverstein holds a new surprise.

When writing and illustrating my own books, I've learned to enjoy creating surprises for my readers, whether in the text or the illustrations. I love it when readers ask me, "How did you think that up?" That is exactly what I would love to ask Shel Silverstein. With his endlessly playful imagination, each poem and each page of drawing takes you to a land of ideas you didn't know existed.

There is a certain level of sophistication in children's books where age-appropriate recommendations fall away. This is one…

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