A Light in the Attic with 12 Extra Poems
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A Light in the Attic with 12 Extra Poems
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First published in 1981--the first children's book ever on the "New York Times bestseller list"--this beloved classic is back in a special edition that features 12 never-before-published poems by Silverstein. Accompanied by his iconic black-and-white line art, these new poems reflect Silverstein's signature humor and timeless style.
From New York Times bestselling author Shel Silverstein, the creator of the beloved poetry collections Where the Sidewalk Ends, Falling Up, and Every Thing On It, comes an imaginative book of poems and drawings—a favourite of Shel Silverstein fans, young and old. This special edition contains 12 never-before-published poems.
A Light in the Attic delights with remarkable characters and hilariously profound poems in a collection readers will return to again and again.
Here in the attic, you will find Backward Bill, Sour Face Ann, the Meehoo with an Exactlywatt, and the Polar Bear in the Frigidaire. You will talk with Broiled Face, and find out what happens when Somebody steals your knees, you get caught by the Quick-Digesting Gink, a Mountain snores, and They Put a Brassiere on the Camel.
Come on up to the attic of Shel Silverstein and let the light bring you home.
And don't miss Runny Babbit Returns, the new book from Shel Silverstein!
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780061905858
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 22 September 2009
Country: United States
Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers
Edition: Special ed.
Illustration: Line drawings, black and white
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Shel Silverstein
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 23.0mm
Width: 178.0mm
Height: 224.0mm
Weight: 699g
Pages: 192
About the Author
Shel Silverstein 's incomparable career as a bestselling children's book author and illustrator began with Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back. He is also the creator of picture books including A Giraffe and a Half, Who Wants a Cheap Rhinoceros?, The Missing Piece, The Missing Piece Meets the Big O, and the perennial favorite The Giving Tree, as well as classic poetry collections such as Where the Sidewalk Ends, A Light in the Attic, Every Thing On It, Don't Bump the Glump!, and Runny Babbit. Shel Silverstein 's incomparable career as a bestselling children's book author and illustrator began with Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back. He is also the creator of picture books including A Giraffe and a Half, Who Wants a Cheap Rhinoceros?, The Missing Piece, The Missing Piece Meets the Big O, and the perennial favorite The Giving Tree, as well as classic poetry collections such as Where the Sidewalk Ends, A Light in the Attic, Every Thing On It, Don't Bump the Glump!, and Runny Babbit.
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