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Roald Dahl

Join Roald Dahl's best-loved characters for a bumper book of... 
 
*Marvellous extra material 
*Fantastic quizzes 
*Curious characters 
*Amazing activities 
*Funny factfiles 
*. . . and much more! 
 
The perfect companion to the iconic world of Roald Dahl's stories, fun for young and old!

The World of Roald Dahl

Quentin Blake

Count from 1 to 10 with the Enormous Crocodile! 
 
With one big flap and an ENORMOUS surprise, this sturdy board book is perfect for little hands. A brilliant introduction to the world of Roald Dahl. Look out for Roald Dahl's Opposites too!

Roald Dahl: 123

(A Counting Board Book)

In Pig, Roald Dahl, one of the world's favourite authors, tells a sinister story about the darker side of human nature. Here, a boy who grows into an accomplished cook goes in search of a final, elusive recipe . . .

Pig (A Roald Dahl Short Story)

In Neck, Roald Dahl, one of the world's favourite authors, tells a sinister story about the darker side of human nature. Here, a sculpture comes between a scheming wife and her put-upon husband . . .

Neck (A Roald Dahl Short Story)

In The Wish, Roald Dahl, one of the world's favourite authors, tells a sinister story about the darker side of human nature. Here, an imaginative boy plays a game that quickly gets out of hand . . .

The Wish (A Roald Dahl Short Story)

In Only This, Roald Dahl, one of the world's favourite authors, tells of a mother restlessly waiting for her bomber crewman son to return form a raid . . .

Only This (A Roald Dahl Short Story)

In Skin, Roald Dahl, one of the world's favourite authors, tells a sinister story about the darker side of human nature. Here, a very unusual painting proves to be more valuable than anyone, especially its owner, could ever have predicted . . .

Skin (A Roald Dahl Short Story)

In Katina, Roald Dahl, one of the world's favourite authors, tells of a young Greek girl fascinated by the British planes and airbase that have come to her village.

Katina (A Roald Dahl Short Story)

In Taste, Roald Dahl, one of the world's favourite authors, tells a dark and curious story about the twisted side of human nature. Here, two men make an unusual and chilling wager over the provenance of a bottle of wine . . .

Taste (A Roald Dahl Short Story)

In Poison, Roald Dahl, one of the world's favourite authors, tells a sinister story about the darker side of human nature. Here, a man waits in paralysing fear for the venomous snake asleep on his stomach to awaken . . .

Poison (A Roald Dahl Short Story)

In Bitch, Roald Dahl, one of the world's favourite authors, tells a funny, fruity story about one of his favourite characters, adventurer and seducer Oswald Hendryks Cornelius. Here, Uncle Oswald gets involved with an aphrodisiac that drives men wild with passion . . .

Bitch (A Roald Dahl Short Story)

In Rummins, Roald Dahl, one of the world's favourite authors, tells a macabre story about the darker side of human nature. Here, the men building a hay rick one summer find that the heat and rats are the least of their worries . . .

Rummins (A Roald Dahl Short Story)

In The Soldier, Roald Dahl, one of the world's favourite authors, tells a chilling story about the dark side of life. Here, a man unable to feel pain slowly loses his bearings and mind . . .

The Soldier (A Roald Dahl Short Story)

In A Piece of Cake, Roald Dahl, one of the world's favourite authors, tells the horrific story of a pilot whose plane crashes in the desert.

A Piece of Cake (A Roald Dahl Short Story)

In interviews ranging from 1972 to 1989, Roald Dahl talks about writing for children; his medical inventions to aid his ailing son and wife (the actress Patricia Neal) when they were seriously ill, and writing his short stories. He also covers his school days; military service; writing for films (including Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) and the link between cruelty and laughter. 
 
These archive recordings, many of which have not been heard since they were first transmitted, open a window into the past and shine a light on the one of the icons of our time. 
 
 Due to the age and nature of this archive material, the sound quality may vary. 
 
©2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Roald Dahl In His Own Words

In Mr Hoddy, Roald Dahl, one of the world's favourite authors, tells a comic story of human folly. Here, a man trying to convince the father of his beloved of his good prospects unwisely brings up his new career . . .

Mr Hoddy (A Roald Dahl Short Story)

In The Last Act, Roald Dahl, one of the world's favourite authors, tells a story of human darkness and frailty. Here, a woman's reconnection with an old-flame does not go as expected . . .

The Last Act (A Roald Dahl Short Story)

In Dip in the Pool, Roald Dahl, one of the world's favourite authors, tells an unsettling story of human folly. Here, a man acts rashly and life-threateningly to ensure he wins a prize . . .

Dip in the Pool (A Roald Dahl Short Story)

In The Landlady, Roald Dahl, one of the world's favourite authors, tells a sinister story about the darker side of human nature. Here, a young man in need of room meets a most accommodating landlady . . .

The Landlady (A Roald Dahl Short Story)

Dare you play a halloween game? Look under each flap to find a gloriumptious treat or a disgusterous trick! 
 
Will you find a stinky snozzcumber or a pile of scrumptious sweets? This sturdy board book, full of flaps, is perfect to introduce chiddlers to the fun of Halloween! 
 
Look out for more marvellous board books for titchy toddlers: 
 
Roald Dahl: Words 
Roald Dahl: Shapes 
Roald Dahl: Colours 
Roald Dahl: ABC 
Roald Dahl: 123 
Roald Dahl: Opposites 
Roald Dahl: Animal Sounds 
Roald Dahl: Lift-the-flap Hide and Seek

Roald Dahl: Trick or Treat

A lift-the-flap book

In The Visitor, Roald Dahl, one of the world's favourite authors, tells a funny, fruity story about one of his favourite characters, adventurer and seducer Oswald Hendryks Cornelius. Here, Uncle Oswald gets more than he bargained for in Arabia . . .

The Visitor (A Roald Dahl Short Story)

In Man from the South, Roald Dahl, one of the world's favourite authors, tells a sinister story about the darker side of human nature. Here, a man takes part in a very unusual bet, one with appalling consequences . . .

Mr Feasey (A Roald Dahl Short Story)

From cake and books to bugs and crocodiles! 
 
Learn wondercrump and revolting first words with Roald Dahl, in this sturdy board book with flaps - perfect for little hands to hold!

Roald Dahl: Words

A Lift-the-Flap Book

In Beware of the Dog, Roald Dahl, one of the world's favourite authors, tells of an injured pilot recovering in hospital who makes a disturbing discovery . . .

Beware of the Dog (A Roald Dahl Short Story)

Become a vocabulary champion and make your writing stand out! Using examples inspired by the world of Roald Dahl, add some detail to your descriptions and depth to your dialogue with this phizz-whizzing vocabulary activity book. 
 
You’ll be able to create characters and the worlds they live in, play around with similes, synonyms and homonyms, and build up your word bank with rich, descriptive language. This book supports vocabulary, grammar, language and comprehension skills for ages 7-11.

Roald Dahl Wonderful Words for Writing

Whoppsy-whiffling words to become a vocabulary champion

In The Ratcatcher, Roald Dahl, one of the world's favourite authors, tells a sinister story about the darker side of human nature. Here, a ratcatcher has a most unusual way of dealing with these pests . . .

The Ratcatcher (A Roald Dahl Short Story)

Become a reading champion and unlock the meaning of new words with this remarkable vocabulary book. Packed full of little every day words and long twisty-turny words, this book will boost your word knowledge. 
 You'll puzzle out the meaning of words, meet new ones and get tips on some terrific reading techniques. Includes four reading challenges from the world of Roald Dahl. This book supports vocabulary, grammar, language and comprehension skills for ages 7 - 11.

Roald Dahl Remarkable Words for Reading

MATILDA WORMWOOD is a genius - her brain fizzes and bubbles with brilliance. She outwits her gruesome parents, and even her terrifying head teacher, the monstrous Miss Trunchbull. 
 
YOU TOO can baffle, bewilder and bamboozle your friends and family! ASTOUND them with feats of calculation, scientific miracles, incredible creativity and fiendishly clever tricks, all with simple, step-by-step instructions. 
 
Inspired by ROALD DAHL'S terrific tale MATILDA, this is the perfect book for budding brainboxes everywhere!

Roald Dahl's Matilda's How to be a Genius

Brilliant Tricks to Bamboozle Grown-Ups

A big round sun, a whirling swirling kite and . . . 
. . . sharp, pointy teeth! 
 
Spot the shapes with Roald Dahl, in this sturdy board book with flaps - perfect for little hands to hold!

Roald Dahl: Shapes

In An African Story, Roald Dahl, one of the world's favourite authors, tells us the twisted tale of the dog killer, the missing milk, the old man and the snake.

An African Story (A Roald Dahl Short Story)

The Roald Dahl Series

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