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Songs and Verse (Hardcover)

by Roald Dahl (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Jonathan Cape Ltd; 2nd Impression edition (6 Oct 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 022407038X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0224070652
  • Product Dimensions: 25.6 x 20 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 83,279 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The book is divided into seven sections: 1) There are Things to See and Do, (2) Best Behaviour, (3) Unlikely Creatures, (4) Poisonous Possibilities, (5) Look Who's Here, (6) All Together Now, (7) And a Few Surprises. Each section opens with three pages of illustration from Dahl's best-known and much-loved illustrator, Quentin Blake; then follow visual treats from some of the most exciting artists working in illustration today. Familiar tales such as 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears' (from Revolting Rhymes) feature alongside lesser-known or unpublished gems such as 'The Shark'. These verses are unparalleled in their verve, wit and appeal and the marvellous illustrations really do them justice, making this the perfect gift choice for Dahl fans and lovers of children's books and illustration everywhere.Featured illustrators (in alphabetical order): Russell Ayto, Peter Bailey, Quentin Blake, Geefwee Boedoe, Emma Chichester Clark, Lauren Child, Babette Cole, Alexis Deacon, Mini Grey, William Joyce, Satoshi Kitamura, John Lawrence, Neal Layton, David McKee, Helen Oxenbury, Chris Riddell, David Roberts, Tony Ross, Gerald Scarfe, Axel Scheffler, Joann Sfar, Posy Simmonds, Lane Smith, Joel Stewart, Bee Willey and Chris Wormell.


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Think of your favourite Roald Dahl moment and surely a song or a verse cannot be far away . . .
Exuberant rhymes are an intrinsic part of the great appeal of Roald Dahl's books, and Songs and Verse is a joyful celebration of some of these magical moments. From the strange and scrumptious dishes enjoyed by James' centipede, to George and his marvellous medicine; from Augustus Gloop to the Giraffe and the Pelly and Me, there are many classics here, together with some previously unpublished treats.

Packed into these pages are seven themed sections bursting with monsters, ghastly children, magical creatures, unpleasant adults and a few surprises. Quentin Blake, with whom Roald Dahl will always be linked, provides the opening illustrations for each section, together with the foreword to this book.
Songs and Verse is illustrated by an international and award-winning line-up of some of the most exciting and talented artists working today. Many of the artists are new to Roald Dahl; some have illustrated his work before. The result is a visual feast, zinging with colour and wit, that no Roald Dahl fan will want to be without.


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5.0 out of 5 stars Songs and verse., 15 Dec 2005
A book to treasure.
Roald Dahls' work is superbly illustrated to hold the attention of the reader. This is one book that is exceptionally difficult to put down part way through any piece.
Warning - if you read one of these gems as a bedtime story to younger children you are likely to have them hanging on to every word right to the very last one. The imagination will be fired up for questions, and repeats will be wanted. Sleep is unlikely. You have been warned.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastis book, 24 Jul 2009
By Ms. L. Turner (London, England) - See all my reviews
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I bought this book for a year 2 class I was working in, after we finished our topic on the BFG. The rhymes and verses in this book were a great way to round up the topic and will also prove a good way to introduce more work by Roald Dahl.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb, but to be expected!, 16 Sep 2008
By G. Munday "www.myspace.com/garymunday" (London, UK) - See all my reviews
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A varied and wonderfully imaginative collection of work, from possibly the most famous and well-loved children's author. Split into several categories, each song or verse is opened with illustrations from the notorious artist Quentin Blake, then followed by other graphic masters.

Old tales are given a twist, including the race of the hare and the tortoise, which is loaded with opinions on capitalism and power-struggles. But because of Dahl's accessible style and infamous dark eccentricities, none of the stories come across as pompous or badly disguised vessels to convey the author's own agenda. Instead, the pleasantly heavy, hard-backed book will offer inspiration to readers of all ages, whilst demonstrating a strong command of the tools of poetry.

There are countless ways in which the teacher could use this book. Perhaps most obvious of all, the class could use a poem as a foundation to build a single composition, or entire play. Poems could be unpicked to reveal the rules of rhythm, whilst art classes could be devoted to either replicating the art within the book, or to give pupils the opportunity to make their own illustrations. Due to the wide mix of work within `Songs & Verse', it is one of those rare occasions where it could be used across the entire Primary School age range, depending on how the teacher presents it.
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