Roald Dahl: On the First Day of Christmas

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Roald Dahl: On the First Day of Christmas takes readers on a festive journey filled with the whimsy and charm typical of Dahl's work. The story reinvents the classic twelve days of Christmas as envisioned by Dahl's unique storytelling style. It's a delightful and imaginative celebration of the holiday season, designed to enchant young readers and bring them a fresh twist on traditional festive tales.
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This book may appeal to you if you love imaginative tales filled with whimsical characters and a sense of wonder. It captures the magic and excitement of the festive season through the playful and creative charm that Roald Dahl is known for. Perfect for young readers and those young at heart, looking to be delightfully entertained.

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Roald Dahl: On the First Day of Christmas

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A gloriumptious twist on the classic festive rhyme.

On the first day of Christmas a chiddler gave to me . . . . . . a simply enormous CROCODILE!

Count down the twelve days of Christmas with this gloriumptious twist on the classic festive rhyme. From golden tickets to fantastic friends, this sturdy board book is the perfect way to introduce little learners to their first numbers at Christmas!

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241492888

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Board book

Date Published: 28 October 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Quentin Blake
  • Illustrated by Quentin Blake
  • Illustrated by Quentin Blake

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 187.0mm

Height: 187.0mm

Weight: 337g

Pages: 16

About the Author

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. He remains THE WORLD'S NUMBER ONE STORYTELLER. 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.

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