“Books shouldn’t be daunting, they should be funny, exciting and wonderful; and learning to be a reader gives a terrific advantage.” Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl (1916–1990) was one of the world’s most imaginative, successful and loved storytellers. Every year the day of his birth is celebrated all over the world by remembering the astonishing characters he created which shaped his MARVELLOUS books! This year on Roald Dahl Story Day go to the official website
and learn more about the spellbinding characters, how to draw them, the incredible books and lots more about the author!
How many questions can you get right in our quiz below? As Matilda would say
"If you are going to get anywhere in life, you have to read a lot of books."
Slough Libraries has a good selection of Roald Dahl fiction books and below are details of non-fiction books which you may not of heard of!
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Roald Dahl Words of Magical Mischief
Illustarated by Quentin Blake
Non-fiction age 7+
Get ready to be bewitched and spellbound by Roald Dahl's mischievous words of magic (and much more). You can have fun with Roald Dahl's language and the brilliant Quentin Blake's illustrations while discovering how language works in this little book. Inspired by the World's No. 1 storyteller, this book will give you all you need to create your own words. If you love RoaldDahl then this is the perfect introduction to get into learning how language works - make up your own words, have fun and be bold with (magical) words!
Roald Dahl Rotsome & Repulsant Words
Illustrated By Quentin Blake
Non-fiction age 7+
Cheeky chiddlers will love foxing grown-ups with Roald Dahl's mischievously insulting language. Plus get ready to be goose-gruggled and fluckgungled by the raft of snippets of serious language facts they will learn too. This little book is full of vermicious tips, definitions and examples from the World's No.1 storyteller.
Roald Dahl's Matilda's how to be a genius / written by Lauren Holowaty ; illustrated by Quentin Blake.
Non-fiction age 7+
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!
Howtoavoidwitches / Roald Dahl ; illustrated by Quentin Blake.
Non-fiction age 7+
Witches are hiding everywhere in plain sight and want to rid the world of smelly children like YOU! This book is the ultimate guide to bringing down witch-kind, packed with activities, extracts from the original story, games, and bonus material.
Roald Dahl's creativewriting with Charlie and the chocolate factory : how to write tremendous characters
Non-fiction age 7+
Invent terrific heroes and revolting villains to star in your story! Describe believable characters with Charlie and Mr Wonka. These fun activities and writing tasks help to develop language and vocabulary skills, giving you the tools you need to write your own story. Learn how to create heroes and villains with their own interests, behaviours and backstories. 'Roald Dahl's CreativeWriting' sparks creativity, builds confidence and inspires young writers through the wonderful worlds of these best-loved stories. Filled with top tips and ideas boxes, each book introduces techniques and methods to help you plan and write a phizz-whizzing story of your own!Find out more about Roald Dahl Story Day by going on this link:
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