Vintage bookshelf · 1980s
A Light in the Attic
- First published
- 1981
- Reading stage
- For older children
Reading this with your child
This is an illustrated poetry collection for readers who like absurd ideas and surprising endings. It's great for reading a few poems aloud and letting a child choose which one comes next.
Poetry, activities, and longer fiction. Check the parent notes before choosing these for a younger child.
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Publication history & sources
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