Exuberant rhymes are an intrinsic part of the appeal ofRoald Dahl's books - and here are some classic and magical momentsfrom the books, together with some previously unpublished treats.There are seven themed sections bursting with monsters, ghastlychildren, magical creatures, unpleasant adults and a few surprises."Songs and Verse" is illustrated by Quentin Blake, as well asleading artists such as Babette Cole, Lauren Child, Chris Riddelland Tony Ross. This book includes a foreword by QuentinBlake.
The unbearable Twits do not allow anyone to live in peace, but a migrant bird and some monkeys teach them a lesson
Roald Dahl fans will rejoice at the opportunity to bring their favorite books and characters to life. Five of Dahl?s hugely popular, beloved books have been adapted into winning plays for children. With useful tips on staging, props, and costumes, these plays can be produced with a minimum amount of resources and experience. Teachers, parents, and children everywhere will recognize Quentin Blake?s appealing classic cover art and will find these easy-to-perform plays to be a great source of entertainment!
In "Dirty Beasts" we meet a ghastly menagerie of wonderfullycomic animals that can only have been invented by Roald Dahl. Thereis the toad that jumps to France - at his own peril; the pig whoponders the meaning of life; the anteater who gets the wrong end ofthe stick; and many more. Snigger, titter and laugh at their anticsin this collection of irreverent and absurdly comic verse! In"Revolting Rhymes" think again if you thought you knew the storiesof some of the most popular fairy tales. Here are six of the bestknown retold, with more than a twist or two, by the master of thecomic and the blood-curdling.
Presenting a delightful collection of children's favoriteMother Goose rhymes, lovingly illustrated with full-color paintingsby Tomie dePaola. Young readers and their parents will enjoymeeting up with familiar friends, including Old King Cole, LittleBo Peep, Jack and Jill, and many more, in a book that is sure tobecome a story hour favorite.
A collection of ribald rhymes featuring characters from fairytales, fables and nursery rhymes - as you've never seen thembefore! From "The Tortoise and the Hare" and "Hansel and Gretel" to"Ali Baba" and "Aladdin", these traditional stories will never seemthe same again once you have had a taste of Roald Dahl's hilariousverse and Quentin Blake's suitably lively illustrations.
A gorgeous collection of lullabies and rhymes with firmfavourites such as Twinkle, Twinkle and Hush-a-bye, Baby to rockyour little one to sleep. With different illustrators for eachrhyme, a lovely patchwork feel is created. Combined withirresistible cover finishes, this is pocket money punching wellabove its weight
First published in the 1920s, the "Flower Fairy" books byCicely Mary Barker have delighted generations of children withtheir exquisite illustrations and engaging poems. In "FlowerFairies of the Wayside" we meet no less than nineteen fairies, whoencourage us to look at nature and learn to appreciate the truebeauty and wonder of the 'ordinary' world around us.