Happy Roald Dahl Story Day! ✨

This September, we’re stepping into the wonderfully wacky worlds of Roald Dahl to celebrate Roald Dahl Story Day! Here are some top picks for this special day:

Roald Dahl Animals Sounds Story Sack with Wooden Animals

Discover the sounds made by all sorts of marvellous animals with Roald Dahl! From curious cows to excited elephants, busy little hands will discover some truly splendiferous animals and fearsome beasts

Roald Dahl Tonie The Witches

To a witch, a child smells like dogs’ droppings, and the Grand High Witch has a plan to get rid of every child in England…   Children will love this wonderful introduction to Roald Dahl’s most spine-chilling novel, The Witches.

Roald Dahl the Enormous Crocodile

The Enormous Crocodile might like to eat children, but children love listening to The Enormous Crocodile, so let them pop him on top of their Toniebox and they’re set to dive into the delicious world of Roald Dahl, with all its wonderful wordplay and memorable characters.

Roald Dahl Revolting Rhymes and Dirty Beasts Tonie

Featuring six Revolting Rhymes with names that might sound familiar – including Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk and The Three Little Pigs – these are no traditional tales, because they’ve been twisted up and turned around by fantastically funny author Roald Dahl.

Fun Roald Dahl Facts:

1. His first children's book was The Gremlins 
   Published in 1943, The Gremlins was inspired by the RAF folklore about mischievous creatures supposedly responsible for problems with aircraft.

2. He wrote in a small writing hut 
   Dahl famously wrote in a little hut in the garden of his home in Great Missenden, England. He had a special writing routine and preferred to write by hand.

3. He invented lots of unusual words 
   Dahl loved playing with language. Words such as “scrumdiddlyumptious” and “whizzcrack” helped give his stories their distinctive style.

4. He created some of the world's best-loved children's characters 
   His books introduced readers to characters such as Charlie Bucket, Matilda, James, the BFG, and Fantastic Mr Fox.

    

5. His birthday is celebrated as Roald Dahl Story Day 
   Dahl was born on 13 September, and the date is celebrated by readers and schools around the world as a day to enjoy his stories and encourage children's love of reading.

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   Roald Dahl was also a chocolate enthusiast. His love of chocolate helped inspire some of the delicious descriptions in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory!