Yesterday, the fantastic author Roald Dahl would have been 100 years old. I was asked to share this post with you on the day to celebrate, but like a doughnut, I got the dates mixed up and thought it was on Friday. I thought it was weird when the school sent all the parents a text message to say that there was some Roald Dahl activities happening at out local library that day. I just didn’t put two and two together. Anyway, better later than never. So today I am sharing with you the brand new book that was released on 11th August called ‘The Gloriumptious Worlds of Roald Dahl’.
The book shares stories from Roald Dahl’s most famous books. Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate factory, The BFG, The Great Glass Elevator, The Witches, The Giraffe and the Pelly and me, James and the Giant Peach, Fantastic Mr Fox, The Enormous Crocodile, Esio Trot, The Magic Finger, Danny the Champion of the World, George’s Marvellous Medicine and The Twits. Roald Dahl is considered one of many people’s favourite author of children’s books and it’s no surprise, as all his story’s have a special magic to them. Most of his stories have been made into films, recently a new version of the BFG was on the cinemas. I even remember reading Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at school when I was in year 3, so I would have been 7 years old. I am now 31 and love getting the books for my children to read. My 6 year old daughter really likes Matilda, both book and film.
The book is a bit laid out like a scrapbook and includes phrases from the stories, illustrations from Quentin Blake and little facts bout Roald Dahl that you never knew. This is a great book for any Roald Dahl fan and would make a lovely present or keepsake.
The book is priced at £16.99 and is available from all good book shops and online stores and also at www.carltonbooks.co.uk
What is your favourite Rolad Dahl Book?
I received a bounded copy of this book in return for this post. All opinions are mine
11 comments on “Celebrating 100 Years Of Roald Dahl”
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we love matilda the best and always watch her movie
This looks great! My favourite is The Witches
Hi Natasha,
I much appreciate you for sharing about this books “The Glorimptious World of Roald Dahl”. I’m always great fan of Roald Dahl. I love reading novels and fun books of Roald Dahl. The world miss him due to their great personality and ability of writing wonderful story.
Honestly saying, I had no idea of Roald Dahl’s most famous books but thanks of you for sharing the some of famous and interesting books of Roald Dahl’s here. You are really awesome for me to share this. James and the Giant peach book is great.
I would like to recommend books of Roald Dahl everyone. Thanks for caring to sharing with us.
Best regards. 🙂
– Ravi.
Roald Dahl is an amazing author. I live close to Cardiff where he was born. My favourite is Charlie and the Chocolate factory
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This would make a gorgeous gift for young kids! Roald Dahl was always a favourite 🙂
I can think of several children who would enjoy this book as a Christmas present. Thank you!
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This is definitely a book I need for my girls! Thanks for sharing with #ReadWithMe
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That really looks like a lovely book. Neither my husband or brother really read as kids, but they would both read Roald Dahl! I think that proves what an incredible author he was.
This looks like such a fab book. I did a Roald Dahl related post this week too, he is still such a legend even after all these years. I have such fond memories of reading his books as a child and hope to share them again with my little boy once he’s a bit older.
I think I want this book for myself though! #readwithme
I adore Roald Dahl, such great stories from an amazing imagination.
You can never go wrong with a Roald Dahl book – they are very fun to read!