1 / 7A Light in the Attic with 12 Extra Poems by Shel Silverstein
Extra: A Light in the Attic by Shel Silverstein is a special edition of the poetry collection with 12 previously unpublished poems. Its humorous poems and drawings suit shared reading as well as independent browsing by children and adults.
At a glance
- Special edition includes 12 never-before-published poems, according to the listing.
- The collection combines poems and drawings, including comic characters and situations.
- Customer feedback describes it as entertaining for adults and children and often enjoyed at bedtime.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The additional poems make this edition distinct from a listing for the standard collection.
- Poems and drawings provide material for reading aloud or browsing together.
- The 192-page length supports dipping into individual poems as well as longer reading sessions.
Technical specifications
11 specifications| Author | Shel Silverstein |
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| Publisher | HarperCollins |
| Edition | Special Edition |
| Publication date | September 22, 2009 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 192 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 9780061905858 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0061905858 |
| Weight listed | 1.55 pounds |
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| Dimensions | 6.75 x 0.95 x 8.75 inches |
| Reading age listed | 4+ years, from customers |
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Who is it for?
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback highlights humor, entertaining poems, and appeal for both children and adults, with bedtime reading noted as a use. That fits the listed collection of poems and drawings, though the feedback does not establish a specific age suitability for every child. The aggregate ratings are strongly favorable, but they do not explain individual readers' reasons.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the poems as humorous and entertaining for children and adults.
- Feedback mentions the book as an introduction to poetry and a bedtime read.
- Customers characterize it as a classic they consider worthwhile.
Frequently asked questions
What is included in this edition?
The listing identifies it as a special edition of A Light in the Attic with 12 never-before-published poems.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 192 pages.
Who may enjoy this book?
It is a poetry collection with humorous poems and drawings. Customer feedback describes it as entertaining for children and adults and mentions bedtime reading.
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