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Roald Dahl’s Fantabulous Facts

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Information

  • First edition:
    • Puffin Books, 2012, UK
  • Illustrated by: Quentin Blake
  • Published for World Book Day 2012

Description

It’s a trip through a year; with letters and observations by Roald Dahl himself about everything under the sun – from what he got up to as a boy and the best time of the year for conkers, to why he hated Christmas. Jam-packed with weird and wonderful facts (find out what the most expensive food in the world is, and how to cook savoury crocodile), plus jokes, quizzes and top tips, here is the stuff that every Roald Dahl fan should know.

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Roald Dahl’s Incredible Chocolate Box

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Information

  • First edition:
    • Puffin Books, 2005, UK
  • Illustrated by: Quentin Blake
  • Published for World Book Day 2005

Description

Includes a top-secret missing chapter from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in mirror writing.

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Roald Dahl’s Heroes and Villains

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Information

  • First editions:
    • Jonathan Cape Ltd., 2013
  • Illustrated by: Quentin Blake
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Fun Stuff

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Wonderful, Wicked, and Whizzpopping: The Stories, Characters, and Inventions of Roald Dahl

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Information

  • First edition:
    • Puffin Books, 2017.
  • Illustrated by: Quentin Blake
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Description

An interactive introduction and fresh new look at Roald Dahl’s world and characters!

A brilliant extension to Dahl’s wonderful stories, this book gives fascinating insights into the characters and events from Roald Dahl’s writing in a humorous, exciting and downright gloriumptious way. For the very first time, the stories behind the stories–like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The BFG, Matilda, and more–are brought to life in this brand new title. Inside, Quentin Blake’s iconic illustrations are combined with imagined letters, artifacts and news clippings, and editing notes from Dahl himself, to bring all of Roald Dahl’s characters alive. Whether you have read all of Roald Dahl’s stories, or are just beginning to enjoy them, this is a great companion book that will help you delve even deeper into Roald Dahl’s worlds!

Includes 4 booklets, 3 flaps, and 1 pull out letter.

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Matilda’s Fantastically Fine Notebook

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Information

  • First edition: Grosset & Dunlap, 2017
  • Illustrated by: Quentin Blake
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Description

Explore the magic and brilliance of Matilda in this exciting interactive notebook based on Roald Dahl’s classic story!

In Roald Dahl’s classic story, Matilda is a brilliant and sensitive five-year-old girl who uses magic and wit to stand up to her indifferent parents and her school’s cruel headmistress. Now, dive into Matilda’s world of books and magic with this interactive journal. Explore all of the things that spark your curiosity and inspire your creativity! Featuring Quentin Blake’s famous illustrations and excerpts from Dahl’s original text, this journal is the perfect space to continue Matilda’s adventures.

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The Marvelous Matilda Sticker and Activity Book

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Information

  • First edition: Grosset & Dunlap, 2017
  • Illustrated by: Quentin Blake
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Description

Add your own magic to the story of Matilda with this sticker activity book based on Roald Dahl’s beloved classic tale!

Readers of all ages have loved Roald Dahl’s Matilda since it was first published in 1988. Matilda—a quietly brilliant five-year-old bookworm—discovers she has amazing magical abilities, and uses them to save her school from the tyranny of its terrible headmistress. This sticker and activity book is filled with drawing and coloring activities, and plenty of puzzles and games to help readers relive Matilda’s wonderful story. Quentin Blake’s classic illustrations and two sheets of fun stickers round out this extraordinary activity book.

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Pop-Up Book

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Information

  • First edition:
    • Puffin Books, 2011, US.
  • Illustrated by: Quentin Blake
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Description

Willy Wonka’s famous chocolate factory is opening at last! But only five lucky children will be allowed inside – including our hero, Charlie Bucket. With his golden ticket in hand, Charlie is ready for the wildest time of his life!

Amazing pop-up visuals, lift-the-flaps, pull tabs, and more bring Roald Dahl’s timeless classic to life in a scrumdiddlyumptious new way that’s sure to amaze kids of all ages!

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French Covers – Charlie et la chocolaterie

Korean Covers – 찰리와 초콜릿 공장

The BFG’s Gloriumptious Sticker Activity Book

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Information

  • First edition: Puffin, 2016
  • Illustrated by: Quentin Blake
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Description

Little human beans will love this original collection of stickers and activities, all based around Roald Dahl’s classic children’s book, The BFG.

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Dahlmanac 2

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Information

  • First edition:
    • Puffin Books, 2007.
  • Illustrated by: Quentin Blake
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Description

It’s a Roald Dahl extravaganza! Interesting diseases, the most heroic animals, beards, disguises, quizzes and pirates – yes, it’s a second fun-filled collection of facts, activities and jokes to celebrate Roald Dahl Day on 13 September! Dahlmanac 2 is jam-packed with treats – some disgusting, some delicious – stuff that EVERY Roald Dahl fan should know! With black and white illustrations by Quentin Blake and inspired by Roald Dahl’s love of odd facts and curiosities, this is the perfect book to dip into for a quick chuckle – and it contains some long-forgotten writing from Roald Dahl!

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Dahlmanac

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Information

  • First edition:
    • Puffin Books, 2006.
  • Illustrated by: Quentin Blake
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Description

This is an almanac with a difference! This is a fun-filled compendium bursting with Dahl-tastic treats: jokes, activities, fun facts and extracts from Roald Dahl’s own letters. Split into different months, following the school year from September to August, this is the perfect book for all kids – whether they’re Roald Dahl fans or not – to dip into and pick up a funny/extraordinary/unbelievable fact.

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