"A Light in the Attic" Quotes
A collection of whimsical and thought-provoking poems that will ignite the imagination of readers both young and old.
poetry | 176 pages | Published in 1981
Quotes
Draw a crazy picture, Write a nutty poem, Sing a mumble-gumble song, Whistle through your comb.
How many slams in an old screen door? Depends how loud you shut it.
Somebody has to go polish the stars, They’re looking a little bit dull.
If you have to dry the dishes, Such an awful, boring chore, If you have to dry the dishes, 'Stead of going to the store—
Rockabye baby, in the treetop. Don’t you know a treetop is no safe place to rock?
If you are a dreamer, come in. If you are a dreamer, a wisher, a liar, a hope-er, a pray-er, a magic-bean-buyer…
Put something silly in the world that ain’t been there before.
I will not play at tug o’ war. I’d rather play at hug o’ war.
If the track is tough and the hill is rough, THINKING you can just ain’t enough!
The homework machine, oh the homework machine, Most perfect contraption that’s ever been seen.
