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Children's reading lists

The best poetry books for children

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Best fictional schools in kid’s literature

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The best father figures in children’s literature

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Children's quizzes

Quiz: Which classic children’s book should you read next?

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14 classic audiobooks you need to listen to

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Crafts & activities

Paint your own Willy Wonka Easter egg

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12 books packed with girl power

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Features

The best places to write your novel according to authors: tried and tested

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12 kids’ books for science fans

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13 inspiring Roald Dahl quotes

There are plenty of great dads in books who set as good an example when it comes to parenting.

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The novels that taught me to be a better dad

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9 must-read classic children’s books, as chosen by our readers

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Which Roald Dahl book should you read next?

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Best books to read on World Book Day, recommended by young readers

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Make a Willy Wonka shape sorter

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Make an Enormous Crocodile word game

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Extracts

Matilda by Roald Dahl

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Reading lists

Audiobooks everyone should listen to, as chosen by our readers

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Download the Roald Dahl Story Day 2021 activity pack

Print and colour your own Father’s Day cards

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10 audiobooks for a listen-aloud adventure

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Where to start with...

Where to start with Roald Dahl’s books

Things you didn't know classic Puffin children's books

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4 things you didn’t know about these classic Puffin children’s books

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Make your own Charlie and the Chocolate Factory costumes

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The most memorable teachers in books

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5 famous books that almost had completely different endings

How to be a great storyteller | The Roald Dahl Museum

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How to be a great storyteller

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‘The King of British publishing’: Ian McEwan, Julian Barnes and more pay tribute to Tom Maschler

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Play The Twits party game

6 of the most gloriumptious Roald Dahl heroes

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The BFG by Roald Dahl

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Are you Roald Dahl’s biggest fan?

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Make a marvellous Roald Dahl Mother’s Day card

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Why the world needs more ‘girly swots’ like Matilda

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What to read next

6 Puffin books that stand the test of time

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10 hopscotchy moments in Roald Dahl books

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl

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10 phizz-whizzing quotes from The BFG

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10 wonderful classic books you must read

13 feminist kids' books that fight the patriarchy

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12 feminist kids’ books that fight the patriarchy

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How to make a worm farm

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James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl

acts you didn’t know about James and the Giant Peach

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7 juicy facts you didn’t know about James and the Giant Peach

10 immersive action and adventure stories

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10 books about epic explorations and awesome adventures

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10 stories with epic explorations and awesome adventures

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5 books to help cope with bullying

8 books to get you in the Halloween spirit

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7 scary stories to tell in the dark

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Yesterday was Beautiful by Roald Dahl

6 magical Roald Dahl bookmarks to print out

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8 books that took the stage by storm

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George’s Marvellous Medicine by Roald Dahl

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Five things we just can’t wait to see in Billy and the Minpins

5 books that will inspire kindness in readers

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5 books to inspire kindness

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Love, money and the meaning of life explained through Roald Dahl books

Seven of the most delightful, and despicable, schools in literature

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7 of the most delightful, and despicable, schools in literature

Fictional destinations you wish you could visit

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The Kumback II by Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl: Marvellous Magnet Book

What will you choose to feed the hungry tortoises? Who will you invite to a party on a fantastic peach? 
 
You're in charge! Choose your magnets to let the mischief begin! 
 
Packed with anarchy and favourite characters from the world of Roald Dahl, this interactive magnet book is perfect for little chiddlers. 
 
Look out for more brilliant books for titchy toddlers: 
 
Roald Dahl: Birthday Bonanza 
Roald Dahl: Fantastic Feelings 
Roald Dahl: Lift-the-Flap Hide and Seek 
Roald Dahl: My Mum is Magnificent 
Roald Dahl: My Dad is Fantastic 
Roald Dahl: A Phizz-Whizzing 123 Finger Trail Book 
Roald Dahl: A Phizz-Whizzing Shapes Finger Trail Book

Roald Dahl (Author) 
Roald Dahl was a spy, ace fighter pilot, chocolate historian and medical inventor. He was also the author of Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The BFG and many more brilliant stories. 
 
Quentin Blake (Illustrator) 
Quentin Blake has illustrated more than three hundred books and was Roald Dahl's favourite illustrator. In 1980 he won the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal. In 1999 he became the first ever Children's Laureate and in 2013 he was knighted for services to illustration.

What will you choose to feed the hungry tortoises? Who will you invite to a party on a fantastic peach? 
 
You're in charge! Choose your magnets to let the mischief begin! 
 
Packed with anarchy and favourite characters from the world of Roald Dahl, this interactive magnet book is perfect for little chiddlers. 
 
Look out for more brilliant books for titchy toddlers: 
 
Roald Dahl: Birthday Bonanza 
Roald Dahl: Fantastic Feelings 
Roald Dahl: Lift-the-Flap Hide and Seek 
Roald Dahl: Revolting Things to Touch and Feel

Revolting Rhymes: Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf

I bet you think you know this story . . . 
 
Meet Red Riding Hood as you've never seen her before in this hilarious picture book twist on a classic fairy tale. 
 
After Wolfie gobbles Grandmamma in one big bite, he turns his attention to Miss Red Riding Hood. But little does he know, this small girl has a dastardly plan of her own. 
 
With brand-new and wickedly funny illustrations, this splendiferous rhyming picture book is perfect for chiddlers who like their fairy tales with a splash of daring and danger! The first in a brand-new picture book series adaptation of Roald Dahl's iconic Revolting Rhymes. 
 
Look out for these marvellous Roald Dahl books for little readers: 
 
Roald Dahl: My Dad is Fantastic 
Roald Dahl: My Mum is Magnificent 
Roald Dahl: Revolting Things to Touch and Feel 
Roald Dahl: Disgusterous Noisy Sound Book 
Roald Dahl: On the First Day of Christmas 
Roald Dahl: Easter EGGstravaganza 
Roald Dahl: Trick or Treat 
Roald Dahl: Birthday Bonanza 
Roald Dahl: Fantastic Feelings 
Never Grow Up

Roald Dahl (Author) 
Roald Dahl was a spy, ace fighter pilot, chocolate historian and medical inventor. He was also the author of Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The BFG and many more brilliant stories. 
 
Adam Larkum (Illustrator) 
Adam studied illustration and animation, and received a BA followed by an MA from the Edinburgh College of Art. As a student he won a competition to create a short film for MOMI and Channel 4, and once his career producing animated commercials was under way, he became an illustrator as well. He has regular columns in the UK and the US.

I guess you think you know this story. You don't. The real one's much more gory. 
 
Meet Red Riding Hood as you've never seen her before in this darkly comic twist on a classic fairy tale. 
 
After Wolfie gobbles Grandmamma in one big bite, he turns his attention to Red Riding Hood. But little does he know, this girl has a dastardly plan of her own. 
 
With brand-new and wickedly funny illustrations, this splendiferous rhyming picture book is perfect for chiddlers who like their fairy tales with a splash of daring and danger! The first in a brand-new picture book series featuring Roald Dahl's iconic Revolting Rhymes. 
 
This picture book edition of Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf is a version of the original text by Roald Dahl first published in Revolting Rhymes in 1982, and as such the content reflects the attitudes and culture of the time.

Penguin Readers Level 2: Roald Dahl Revolting Rhymes (ELT Graded Reader)

Learn English with Revolting Rhymes! A Penguin Readers book. Discover fifteen famous Roald Dahl adventures, adapted for learners of English aged 7+. Can you read them all? 
 
Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With simplified text, illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online. 
 
In these Penguin Readers editions, Roald Dahl's stories have been aligned to the CEFR framework A1 to A2+, in four levels. Each book is also Lexile measured. The graded readers feature illustrated new words, language activities, and fun games between chapters, encouraging students and teachers to structure learning and make real progress. Every book also includes projects and discussions. 
 
Visit the Penguin Readers website for downloadable quizzes, worksheets and answer keys, as well as accompanying audio and a digital version of the book. 
 
Revolting Rhymes, a Level 2 Reader, is A1+ in the CEFR framework. Sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the future tenses will and going to, present continuous for future meaning, and comparatives and superlatives. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear on most pages. 
 
Do you know the famous story of Cinderella? Do you know about Little Red Riding Hood, or The Three Little Pigs? In this book, you will read these famous stories again. But they will be different, and they will be very, very funny!

Roald Dahl was a spy, ace fighter pilot, chocolate historian and medical inventor. He was also the author of Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The BFG and many more brilliant stories.

With carefully adapted text, illustrations, language practise activities and additional online resources, the Penguin Readers series introduces language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction. 
 
Revolting Rhymes, a Level 2 Reader, is A1+ in the CEFR framework. Sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the future tenses will and going to, present continuous for future meaning, and comparatives and superlatives. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear on most pages. 
 
Do you know the famous story of Cinderella? Do you know about Little Red Riding Hood, or The Three Little Pigs? In this book, you will read these famous stories again. But they will be different, and they will be very, very funny!

Penguin Readers Level 1: Roald Dahl The Enormous Crocodile (ELT Graded Reader)

Learn English with The Enormous Crocodile! A Penguin Readers book. Discover fifteen famous Roald Dahl adventures, adapted for learners of English aged 7+. Can you read them all? 
 
Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With simplified text, illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online. 
 
In these Penguin Readers editions, Roald Dahl's stories have been aligned to the CEFR framework A1 to A2+, in four levels. Each book is also Lexile measured. The graded readers feature illustrated new words, language activities, and fun games between chapters, encouraging students and teachers to structure learning and make real progress. Every book also includes projects and discussions. 
 
Visit the Penguin Readers website for downloadable quizzes, worksheets and answer keys, as well as accompanying audio and a digital version of the book. 
 
The Enormous Crocodile, a Level 1 Reader, is A1 in the CEFR framework. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the past simple tense and some simple modals, adverbs and gerunds. Illustrations support the text throughout. 
 
The Enormous Crocodile is hungry, and children are his favourite food! Can he f ind a child for his lunch? Or can the Hippopotamus, the Elephant, the Monkey and the Bird stop him?

With carefully adapted text, illustrations, language practise activities and additional online resources, the Penguin Readers series introduces language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction. 
 
The Enormous Crocodile, a Level 1 Reader, is A1 in the CEFR framework. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the past simple tense and some simple modals, adverbs and gerunds. Illustrations support the text throughout. 
 
The Enormous Crocodile is hungry, and children are his favourite food! Can he f ind a child for his lunch? Or can the Hippopotamus, the Elephant, the Monkey and the Bird stop him?

Penguin Readers Level 3: Roald Dahl The BFG (ELT Graded Reader)

Learn English with The BFG! A Penguin Readers book. Discover fifteen famous Roald Dahl adventures, adapted for learners of English aged 7+. Can you read them all? 
 
Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With simplified text, illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online. 
 
In these Penguin Readers editions, Roald Dahl's stories have been aligned to the CEFR framework A1 to A2+, in four levels. Each book is also Lexile measured. The graded readers feature illustrated new words, language activities, and fun games between chapters, encouraging students and teachers to structure learning and make real progress. Every book also includes projects and discussions. 
 
Visit the Penguin Readers website for downloadable quizzes, worksheets and answer keys, as well as accompanying audioand a digital version of the book. 
 
The BFG, a Level 3 Reader, is A2 in the CEFR framework. The text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, introducing first conditional, past continuous and present perfect simple for general experience. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear on most pages. 
 
Giants are frightening and dangerous, and they eat children. Or do they? Meet the BFG, the Big Friendly Giant! Sophie becomes friends with the BFG. But there are other giants in the world, who eat people every night. Can Sophie and the BFG think of a plan to stop them?

With carefully adapted text, illustrations, language practise activities and additional online resources, the Penguin Readers series introduces language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction. 
 
The BFG, a Level 3 Reader, is A2 in the CEFR framework. The text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, introducing first conditional, past continuous and present perfect simple for general experience. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear on most pages. 
 
Giants are frightening and dangerous, and they eat children. Or do they? Meet the BFG, the Big Friendly Giant! Sophie becomes friends with the BFG. But there are other giants in the world, who eat people every night. Can Sophie and the BFG think of a plan to stop them?

Penguin Readers Level 1: Roald Dahl The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me (ELT Graded Reader)

Learn English with The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me! A Penguin Readers book. Discover fifteen famous Roald Dahl adventures, adapted for learners of English aged 7+. Can you read them all? 
 
Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With simplified text, illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online. 
 
In these Penguin Readers editions, Roald Dahl's stories have been aligned to the CEFR framework A1 to A2+, in four levels. Each book is also Lexile measured. The graded readers feature illustrated new words, language activities, and fun games between chapters, encouraging students and teachers to structure learning and make real progress. Every book also includes projects and discussions. 
 
Visit the Penguin Readers website for downloadable quizzes, worksheets and answer keys, as well as accompanying audio and a digital version of the book. 
 
The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me, a Level 1 Reader, is A1 in the CEFR framework. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the past simple tense and some simple modals, adverbs and gerunds. Illustrations support the text throughout. 
 
Billy loves the old sweet shop. But who is living there now? It's the Giraffe, the Pelican and the Monkey! The animals are window cleaners. But then, they see a burglar in a window. How can they stop him?

With carefully adapted text, illustrations, language practise activities and additional online resources, the Penguin Readers series introduces language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction. 
 
The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me, a Level 1 Reader, is A1 in the CEFR framework. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the past simple tense and some simple modals, adverbs and gerunds. Illustrations support the text throughout. 
 
Billy loves the old sweet shop. But who is living there now? It's the Giraffe, the Pelican and the Monkey! The animals are window cleaners. But then, they see a burglar in a window. How can they stop him?

Roald Dahl

Quentin Blake

Have fun learning about shapes with your favourite Dahl characters in this interactive board book! 
 
Chiddlers will have splendiferous fun learning how to make shapes with the help of this fun and colourful finger trail board book. 
 
Look out for more marvellous books for titchy toddlers: 
 
Roald Dahl: ABC 
Roald Dahl: Opposites 
Roald Dahl: Lift-the-flap Hide and Seek 
Roald Dahl: First 100 Words 
Roald Dahl: A Phizz-Whizzing 123 Finger Trail Book

Roald Dahl

Best-loved Roald Dahl tales

Where to start with Roald Dahl’s books

13 inspiring Roald Dahl quotes

Which Roald Dahl book should you read next?

The Roald Dahl Puffin collection

Classic editions

Roald Dahl activity books

The Roald Dahl classic collection

Learn with Roald Dahl