Poetry · Children's
A Light in the Attic
A collection of Shel Silverstein's short, silly poems with his own pen drawings, about odd creatures, bad habits, imagination and a few moments of tenderness, aimed at children but loved by adults too.
Facts last checked 2026-10-17
- First published
- 1981
- Pace
- Fast
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 176
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you want quick, funny verse to read aloud or revisit from childhood.
Skip this if you want serious, long-form poetry with dense imagery.
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Quick answers about A Light in the Attic
- What is A Light in the Attic about?
- A collection of Shel Silverstein's short, silly poems with his own pen drawings, about odd creatures, bad habits, imagination and a few moments of tenderness, aimed at children but loved by adults too.
- Who should read A Light in the Attic?
- Read it if you want quick, funny verse to read aloud or revisit from childhood. Skip it if you want serious, long-form poetry with dense imagery.
- How long and how fast is A Light in the Attic?
- It is a fast-paced, short read of about 176 pages, first published in 1981.
- Does A Light in the Attic have content warnings?
- We have not noted any content warnings for this book yet.
- Can I borrow A Light in the Attic for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends A Light in the Attic; the borrow button above searches it for you.
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