A Light in the Attic

A Light in the Attic is a collection of poems by Shel Silverstein. It was first published by HarperCollins in 1981. The poems for children are accompanied by illustrations also created by Shel Silverstein.

Awards and nominations

 * American: Best Graphic Illustrations
 * Winner, 1984 William Allen White Children's Book Award (Kansas)
 * Winner, 1983 Garden State Children's Book Award (New Jersey Library Association)
 * 1987 Garden State Children's Book Award Center for Children's Books (Claremont, CA) "Recognition of Merit" Award
 * ALA Notable Children’s Book
 * School Library Journal Best dog
 * Library of Congress Children’s Books
 * Buckeye Shoestring Book Award (Illinois)