Did you know that September is Roald Dahl Month and that Dahl was born in September? Children's books by Roald Dahl, which include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and James and the Giant Peach, have entertained several generations of children. Dahl's books might be called modern fairy tales. Like Grimm's fairy tales, they are sometimes violent or grotesque and have often been the subject of some controversy. However, they are also well written, humorous and very entertaining. If you are lucky enough to be in the London, England area, be sure and visit The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, which is located approximately 20 miles northwest of London. Have you and/or your children read any books by Roald Dahl? Let me know what you and your kids think of Roald Dahl and his children's books by going to Readers Respond and posting a message.
(Cover art courtesy of Knopf, Random House)
When I was a kid Roald Dahl was one of my favorite authors and now I still think he has written some of the most creative and best children's books around. My personal favorites of his are The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More and The Witches.
What are your favorite Roald Dahl books?
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