I've reached the point in my "Year of Dahl" that I'm not even reading the backs to see what the book is about. Through – From beginning to end or from one side to the other, often used in the context of travel or progress. Overview – A summary or general understanding of a topic or situation, often used in the context of business or education.

Rhyme Stew : Dahl, Roald, Blake, Quentin, Blake, Quentin

I chose the longest poem in the book (by my count then, it was the Tortoise and the Hare) to present to my class for an assignment. Taboo – A social or cultural prohibition or restriction, often used in the context of customs or traditions. There are about 3 stories in this collection that are palatable but it's not worth going through the rest for them. I would recommend this book for children aged eight and over, because most of the rhymes can be a little rude like the poem that says ‘The vicar’s hand is up my knickers’.Withdrew – The past tense of “withdraw,” often used to describe the act of taking back or removing something. Ku – A Japanese term meaning “void” or “emptiness,” often used in the context of philosophy or spirituality. The cat urges him not to succumb and the two of them head home, deciding that whoever said London’s streets were paved with gold was telling awful lies. Hansel and Gretel, whilst wonderfully written, is a very classic adaptation of the story without the Dahlesque twists that made the above poems so fab.

A Hand in the Bird” - Roald Dahl Fans “A Hand in the Bird” - Roald Dahl Fans

Kazoo – A small, simple musical instrument that creates a buzzing sound when played, often used in the context of children’s music or novelty acts. Misconstrue – To interpret or understand something incorrectly, often used in the context of communication or language. This is a true UK first print (First Impression) with no reprint statement to the copyright page in a near fine unclipped Dust Jacket. Prompted by an interviewer, he turned an account of one of his war experiences into a short story that was accepted by the Saturday Evening Post, which were eventually collected in Over to You (1946).All of our books without an ISBN number (normally pre-1970 in date) are described individually in detail. Dahl went on to create some of the best-loved children's stories of the 20th century, such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda and James and the Giant Peach.