Books by Quentin Blake

Answers questions about rumors and curiosities relating to health, such as the folk belief that toads can cause warts.

Ace Dragon flies, does stunts, sky writes with fire, and has many adventures with a boy named John.

Six poems with lots of fun and noise.

Three adventures of a little girl, Arabel, and her pet raven, Mortimer.

The injured raven Arabel's father brings home can say only "Kaark" and "Nevermore" but he still manages to make great changes in the family's life.

A celebration of different kids of beds, including submarine beds and pocket-sized beds that grow when watered. Sylvia Plath's only children's book.

A collection of humorous poems about family and a variety of daily experiences.

Kidsnatched from her orphange by a BFG (Big Friendly Giant), who spends his life blowing happy dreams to children, Sophie concocts with him a plan to save the world from nine other man-gobbling cannybull giants.

The autobiography, up to age 20, of the author of such books as CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY and JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH. The book is divided into four parts, each corresponding with the years he spent at four different schools. Readers will be able to see how Dahl's school experiences, which often involve bullying unpleasant teachers, are reflected in fictional work. B&w photographs and drawings illustrate the text.

Answers questions about rumors and curiosities relating to health, such as the folk belief that toads can cause warts.

Each of five children lucky enough to discover an entry ticket into Mr. Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory takes advantage of the situation in his own way.

Taking up where Charlie and the Chocolate Factory leaves off, Charlie, his family, and Mr. Wonka find themselves launched into space in the great glass elevator. Reissue.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL is Dickens's tender and comic tale of the Cratchit family, Tiny Tim, and Ebenezer Scrooge--a favorite ever since it was written, in 1843. Badly in need of money, Dickens produced A CHRISTMAS CAROL in six weeks; the first printing of 6,000 copies sold out instantly. In Dickens's original version, Tiny Tim was Tiny Fred, and Scrooge said "Bah!" but not "Humbug!"

A discarded yet irrepressible toy clown goes on a quest through the city to find a home for himself and his family of unwanted stuffed animals. Full-color illustrations.

When Professor Dupont's pet cockatoos decide to scatter, sharp-eyed readers are challenged to help the distraught professor find his fine feathered friends.

The enormous crocodile devises secret plans and a few clever tricks to secure his lunch only to have them foiled by his neighbors.

An illustrated collection of humorous poems on a variety of topics.

A motherless boy, living in a gypsy caravan behind his father's filling station, records the adventures he shares with his beloved parent.

A motherless nine-year-old boy named Danny, who lives in a gypsy caravan behind his father's filling station, records the adventures he shares with his beloved parent.

An entertaining assortment of animals of all shapes and sizes--from the anaconda to the zambra--populates a zany bestiary filled with a collection of witty poetry. All ages.

Poems tell the stories of a smart pig who outwits a farmer, a crocodile who likes to eat children, a hungry lion, a dangerous scorpion, an aunt-eating ant-eater, and a flying cow. Reissue.

A wacky modern-day parody of the traditional rhyme about the house-building Jack imagines that Jack is a do-it-yourself fanatic and that the house he builds is a kit sent to him in a box.

Poetry and prose about being sick, visiting the doctor, "playing" doctor, and speculating about the doctor's being sick.

The enormous crocodile devises secret plans and a few clever tricks to secure his lunch only to have them foiled by his neighbors.

Mr. Hoppu's love for the flowers he grows on his balcony is exceeded only by his love for Mrs. Silver, the lady who lives in the apartment right below his. But because of Mr. Hoppy's shyness and Mrs. SIlver's preoccupation with her pet tortoise, his love remains unrequited, until he shares four "magic" words with Mrs. Silver.

An amusing cookbook provides young readers of all ages easy-to-follow recipes to unusual but edible dishes, including Boiled Slobbages and Grobswitchy Cake. Reprint.

Two children describe their older friend, Daisy Artichoke, who is not at all like other the other people they know, as well as her pets, her household, and her highly individual way of life.

In order to support his wife and their four young kits, Mr. Fox spends his days poaching food from the farms run by three nasty men--Mr. Boggis, Mr. Bunce, and Mr. Bean. These farmers, however, are fed up with Mr. Fox's thievery and so they decide to hunt him down. What these rather dim farmers don't realize however, is that Mr. Fox is not just any ordinary fox, but, rather, a fantastic fox full of clever schemes and bright ideas. With the help of his animal friends, including the loyal Badger and wily Weasel, Mr. Fox sets out to defeat Boggis, Bunce, and Bean once and for all.

In this popular Dahl story, George creates a very special medicine to cure his grandma of her nasty habits.

When a young boy grows tired of his grandmother's constantly grumpy mood, he whips up a magical remedy to cure all her problems, with surprising results. Illustrated with b&w drawings.

A small boy with a desire to own a candy shop meets a window-washing team of a giraffe, a pelican, and a monkey and together they go to work for the wealthy Duke of Hampshire, who makes all their dreams come true.

Dahl's autobiographical memoir of the years leading up to his adventures as a fighter pilot in the RAF in World War II is a sequel to his memoir of his childhood, BOY.

Illus. in full color. The meanings of "up" are conveyed with merry verse and illustrations in a happy book that celebrates the joy of life.

In these two stories the protagonists have mischievous fun with a former pirate and a band of robbers.

Poetry and prose about the hazards of breakfast time, from spilled cornflakes to the danger of hard-boiled eggs turning into hard-boiled legs.

In the further adventures of Josh McBroom, the crops grow so fast, you'd better step out of the way when you plant corn, red barns turn blue in the cold, and words freeze still in mid-air. "As fresh as ever."--Booklist.

A cowboy eager to see the sea is shanghaied onto a whaling ship whose captain is interested only in playing the bassoon.

Relates how the idle camel got a hump on his back.

James is desperately unhappy with his aunts until a magic potion changes his life.

After accidentally dropping magic crystals near the peach tree, it soon grows out of control and quickly is the size of a house, but James is intrigued and soon crawls into one piece of super-sized fruit where he meets three kind-hearted insects who make him feel right at home.

Retells the biblical story of Joseph and the coat of many colors, using the lyrics from the popular musical.

A story about Juan's great-aunt Gertrudis and her relationship with Jorge, a dancing frog.

Four whimsical tales feature the adventures of Josh McBroom on his fantastic one-acre farm.

Poor George has the rottenest grandmother in the world. She continually complains and nags. Out of desperation, George creates a fantastic bubbling brew, the perfect cure for a perfectly horrible old lady. But the effect of the brew on grandma astonishes even George!

When a young boy grows tired of his grandmother's constantly grumpy mood, he whips up a magical remedy to cure all her problems, with surprising results. Illustrated with b&w drawings.

A woman rescues a baby bird blown from his nest in a storm and proceeds to care for him with gourmet food, cozy blankets, and walks in a stroller, but eventually her "loveykins" is ready to try his wings.

Angered by a neighboring family's sport hunting, an eight-year-old girl turns her magic finger on them.

The marzipan pig eaten by a mouse starts a chain of events involving the feelings of the mouse, a grandfather clock, an owl, a bee, a flower, and another mouse who in her turn discovers another marzipan pig to eat.

Five-year-old Matilda lives with her parents and older brother Michael. Neither of her beastly parents notice that Matilda is a genius. Kind Miss Honey, Matilda's teacher, notices at once that Matilda is special, which finally makes her happy. But she encounters further problems from the cruel headmistress, Miss Trunchbull. It takes a child genius like Matilda to figure out how to deal with her.

purchased are all stacked on top of each other at the bottom of a muddy little pond, he thinks he's been bamboozled. But McBroom knows he's got the better of the bargain when the pond dries up to reveal an acre of soil so rich that seeds spring up into full-grown plants in no time and nickels grow into quarters. Illustrations.

A collection of poems about the unique experiences and emotions of childhood.

John's obsession with drawing monsters takes him to a doctor, where a startling discovery is made about the degree of reality of John's drawings.

All the mice in the granary band together to protect a big tabby from the grumpy old miller.

With the help of a spirit called the Gratch, an artist becomes very successful by changing his style of painting.

Even though Mister Magnolia is very talented and owns many amazing things, he has only one boot.

Mrs. Armitage equips her ordinary bicycle with bells, buckets, baskets, and umbrellas and becomes embroiled in an extraordinary and hilarious adventure.

When the car her uncle gave her loses parts all over the road, Mrs. Armitage takes it in stride, but a gang of friendly motorcyclists is impressed with the results.

From the internationally acclaimed illustrator of such award-winning children's books as "The Witches" and "Matilda" comes this winsome tale of a woman and her dog who love to surf. Mrs. Armitage and her dog, Breakspear, paddle out to surf the Big Wave. Full color.

A posthumous publication of the celebrated English writer's journal chronicles a year of observing and reflecting on nature.

A collection of whimsical stories and poems about such creatures as a word wizard, a poetical cat, and a very small ghost who lives inside a book.

This study is intended for use in Grades Two and Three. Like other Roald Dahl selections, the questions ask the student to evaluate personal feelings for both themselves and the characters in the story.

A collection of poems dealing with such aspects of modern life as computers, atomic bombs, space travel, transplants, and pollution.

When Old Mother Hubbard complains to her dog about the ragged condition of his coat, he resorts to wearing a variety of disguises and drives her to distraction.

When Old Mother Hubbard suggests her dog learn to play, rather than read all day, he takes her words literally, driving her crazy by enthusiastically playing a variety of musical instruments.

Old Mother Hubbard's dog feigns a series of illnesses to escape the threat of taking some exercise.

When Old Mother Hubbard criticizes her dog for being lazy, he begins playing a variety of sports, creating havoc around the house and leaving Old Mother Hubbard exhausted.

A collection of poems introducing the memorable residents of a village, including the baker, Mr. Crumb, absent-minded Dotty Lou, and Mr. Mandolini and his dancing bear.

Quentin Blake gathered the 127 poems in this collection from a host of famous writers that include Lewis Carroll, Edward Gorey, John Updike, Ogden Nash, Shel Silverstein, Roald Dahl, and others.

Rhyming text and illustrations depict objects for each letter of the alphabet, from apples and breakfast in bed to a hairy yak and plenty of zippers.

An illustrated selection of some less familiar nursery rhymes, including those about Gregory Griggs of the twenty-seven wigs and Terence McDiddler the three-stringed fiddler.

Who but Roald Dahl could think up such mouthwatering and deliciously disgusting foods as Lickable Wallpaper, Stink Bugs Eggs, and Eatable Pillows? Now theres a practical guide to making these and other delicacies featured in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,James and the Giant Peach, and Dahl's other books, with easy, step-by-step recipes that range from the delectable to the truly revolting. Quentin Blake's illustrations combine with full-color photographs of the luscious results to perfectly capture Roald Dahls wicked sense of fun. "Deliciously playful.Dahl, one suspects, would have been tickled." -- Publishers Weekly The late Roald Dahl was one of the most beloved storytellers of all time. Quentin Blake has illustrated more than a dozen books by Roald Dahl.

This is a collection of rhymes that give new and rather unexpected endings to such familiar stories as CINDERELLA and THE THREE LITTLE PIGS. Color illustrations accompany the verses.

An illustrated collection of fifteen parodies ranging from skewered nursery rhymes to epic slapstick sagas.

A collection of riddles in rhyming verse form.

Four of the author's most beloved, best-selling books--Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator, James and the Giant Peach, and Fantastic Mr. Fox--are packaged together in one gift set for longtime fans and newcomers alike. Original.

Think you know everything there is to know about Roald Dahl's books? Test your knowledge of Dahl trivia with over 300 questions and answers based on six of his best-loved titles: "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, George's Marvelous Machine, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Esio Trot, The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me" and "Matilda".

This compendium of writing by the well-known author includes excerpts from his biographies, a rough draft of "The BFG", the complete text of such short stories as "Esio Trot", and excerpts from previously published works including "The Witches", "Fantastic Mr. Fox", and "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory". Also included are recipes from the collection "Revolting Recipes" and previously unpublished materials including poems and letters written to his children. Illustrations by such artists as Quentin Blake, Lane Smith, Raymond Briggs, and Anthony Browne accompany the text.

Collects the author's humorous retellings in verse of six well-known fairy tales featuring surprise endings in place of the traditional happily-ever-after.

Originally a part of the Arabian Nights stories, the adventures of Sinbad the Sailor are set in the historic lands of the Middle East. On each of Sinbad's journeys there is some disaster and Sinbad must call upon his last ounce of strength to escape the many dangers he finds. 36 black-and-white & 35 color illustrations.

As the irrepressible Simpkin goes from warm to chilly, from sensible to silly, young readers can only be sure that he is up to no good. By the award-winning illustrator for Matilda.

A retelling of eleven animal folktales, includes "The crocodile and the jackal," "The coyote and the ravens," "The turkey girl," and "The impudent little bird"

Brief poems and illustrations describe a variety of humorous beach experiences.

A young page who daydreams of becoming a knight proves his worth to his master by scaring the four horrible Boot Thieves.

A story about Jo's Great-aunt Gertrude and her relationship with George, a dancing frog, their life on the vaudeville stage, the Paris Follies, the Ballets Russes, and on Broadway, and their retirement together in the south of France.

When Megafright International flattens their beautiful mountain to put up a hitech plastic theme park, the O'Saurus family uses faith and lots of MonstaGloo to put things right.

In this delightful spoof, a young woman sends daily thank-you letters to her unseen admirer. At first grateful for the charming partridge in the lovely little pear tree, she is ultimately driven to legal recourse after the arrival of the French hens, pipers piping, and maids-a-milking. Color illustrations.

After one too many evil-spirited jokes by their owners, Mr. and Mrs. Twit, the nastiest and ugliest couple in town, their captive monkeys, the Muggle-Wumps, decide that it is time to teach them an important lesson and so organize the perfect plan for revenge.

Poetry and prose about bedtime and sleep, from both children's and parents' viewpoints.

The Reverend Robert Lee triumphed over dyslexia as a child, but when he becomes the new vicar of Nibbleswicke, he is so nervous that his dyslexia returns--in a new form. He doesn't realize it, but some of the words he speaks come out backward. "Just a dram of Dahl, but vintage".--Kirkus Reviews.

Danny's epilepsy doesn't really bother him until he encounters a teacher who is frightened by it and bans him from swimming and gymnastics.

The progeny of a squirrel and a mouse, Willie the Squowse, now retired from his career as an acrobat and living quietly in the wall of an apartment, becomes the unwitting link between two feuding families.

Left an orphan at age 7, the hero of this story is sent to live with his Norwegian grandmother. After mistakenly wondering into the annual convention of the Witches of England, the boy overhears the witches horrible plot to turn all the children of England into mice. Now he and his grandmother, an expert in all things witchy, must stop the witches from carrying out their dastardly deed. Illustrated with b&w drawings.

Wizzil, a witch, is bored stiff. So, with some coaxing from Beatrice, her parrot, she turns herself into a common housefly and heads over to Frimp farm to stir up trouble. Little does she know, DeWitt Frimp absolutely hates all breeds of fly, especially Musca domestica, and Wizzil narrowly escapes a life threatening swatting. Wasting no time at all, she cooks up a nasty plan to teach DeWitt a lesson: she turns herself into a glove, which DeWitt finds and proudly wears, but which also deprives him of the ability to aim his flyswatter.

An account of how the author came to be a writer and selections from his writer's notebook augment stories juxtaposing fantasy and truth, and peopled with outrageous and courageous characters.

A pretty pink creature, a zagazoo, arrives at George and Bella's house--bringing the couple much joy until one morning Zagazoo turned into a screeching vulture, then an accident-prone elephant, and later a mud-loving warthog.