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Dirty Beasts

By Roald Dahl
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Dirty Beasts by Roald Dahl is a collection of humorous and mischievous poems featuring a variety of fantastical and peculiar creatures. Each beast is brought to life with spirited language and captivating illustrations, making it a delightful read for children, filled with silly adventures and unexpected twists. Through playful rhymes, the book presents a world where animals like carnivorous pigs and rhinos with peculiar habits run amok, providing endless amusement for young readers.
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You might enjoy this book if you love imaginative and humorous poems that introduce you to a world of mischievous and quirky creatures. It's perfect for children who delight in playful rhymes and the quirky illustrations by Quentin Blake.

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Dirty Beasts

A collection of humorous poems about amazing or nasty creatures, including a flying cow, a pig who turns the tables on a farmer, and crocodiles, lions, and anteaters who delight in devouring people.

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A collection of (mainly) grisly beasts out for human blood, ranging from Crocky-Wock the crocodile to Sting-A-Ling the scorpion. Described in verse with all Dahl's usual gusto and illustrated in a suitably wicked style by Quentin Blake.

Was that CROCKY-WOCK galumphing up the stairs?
Is STING-A-LING hiding in your bed?
And what foul fate has PIGGY planned for Farmer Bland?

WARNING! This book contains wickedly funny verse, prickly surprises and the most despicable creatures you could ever hope (not) to meet.

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Dirty Beasts by Roald Dahl is praised for its imaginative, witty, and playful poetry that entertains both children and adults. The book's clever use of language and quirky illustrations by Quentin Blake add to its charm, making it a delightful read that appeals to fans of Dahl's unique storytelling style.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241568729

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 February 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Contributors:

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

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 74g

Pages: 80

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Roald Dahl

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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