Light on the attic

Author: (USA) Shel Silverstein
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Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: If you think this picture book collection of poems is just about the mischievous little rascal with a head full of wild hair telling some "silly" stories, you might miss many more wonderful life fables and poems. These poems, full of wit and wisdom, reveal the awkwardness and helplessness of life's comedies and tragedies after encountering the world, while fully showcasing the extraordinary intellect and the charm of an open-minded and optimistic temperament of a genius artist. (Xu Lu) – People's Literature News
This book is a collection of illustrated rhymes created by Uncle Shel in 1981, filled with boundless imagination.
Homework Machine, oh, Homework Machine, the most perfect machine in the world. Just put your homework in, drop in a penny, press the button, wait ten seconds, and your homework will come out, neat and tidy. Take a look—"9+4=?" The answer is "3." 3? Oh, my goodness! It seems it's not as magical as I thought. Such poems brimming with innocent and playful humor are scattered throughout the book.
Inspiring stories, catchy rhymes, and keen observations combine to make children laugh heartily while reading and subtly feel profound wisdom. When The Light in the Attic was released in the United States, it broke previous records by staying on the New York Times Best Seller List for 182 weeks and became one of the most influential children's books in America.
About the Author
Shel is a world-renowned artistic genius, a poet, illustrator, cartoonist, playwright, composer, country singer, and guitarist. He never formally studied painting, but his first picture book, The Lion Who Shot Back, created a sensation upon its release, showcasing his extraordinary creative talent. The following picture book, The Giving Tree, is his most globally influential work and remains a benchmark in the world of picture books, with over 5.5 million copies sold to date. The picture book collections Where the Sidewalk Ends and Falling Up are outstanding children's books recommended by the New York Times and the American Library Association. Shel has repeatedly created surprising miracles. In The Missing Piece and The Missing Piece Meets the Big Circle, he leaves people with endless reflections with extremely simple lines and words. This The Light in the Attic is one of the most internationally influential children's books in the United States, having stayed on the New York Times Best Seller List for 182 consecutive weeks and setting a new record at the time.
Shel is also a renowned songwriter, with works including A Boy Called Sue, which was performed by Johnny Cash. His song I'm Checking Out, written for the film The Edge of Seventeen, was nominated for the 63rd Academy Award for Best Original Song. He also won the 1984 Grammy Award for Best Children's Album for the album Where the Sidewalk Ends. He is also an excellent playwright. Together with David Mallet, he co-wrote the screenplay for the film Things Change, directed by David Mallet and starring Joe Mantegna, which won the Best Actor Award at the 45th Venice Film Festival.