Just how did Roald Dahl get into writing? Where did he get his ideas from? What ingredients in his life turned him into the kind of writer he was? Michael Rosen
- poet broadcaster & former Children's Laureate comes up with some of the answers to these key questions in his lively biography of the world's Number 1 storyteller. Full of stories & funny anecdotes from Roald Dahl's school days & family life Michael Rosen's fascinating observations creates a vivid picture of one of the most famous writers of all time.
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Fantastic Mr Fox" is the legendary tale of the most cunning fox in the world by Roald Dahl. Every time Mr Fox steals a chicken from the farm Farmers Boggis Bunce & Bean grow wild with rage! They're the nastiest crooks in the valley & they've concocted a cunning plan to dig him out of his hole once & for all. But it never occurs to them that Mr Fox has a fantastic plan of his own..."A true genius... Roald Dahl is my hero" (David Walliams). With an exciting look into Roald Dahl's world. Roald Dahl the best-loved of children's writers was born in Wales of Norwegian parents. After school in England he went to work for Shell in Africa. He began to write after "a monumental bash on the head" sustained as an RAF pilot in World War II. Roald Dahl died in 1990. Quentin Blake is one of the best-known & best-loved children's illustrators & it's impossible now to think of Roald Dahl's writings without imagining Quentin Blake's illustrations." ...

Fantastic Mr Fox" is the legendary tale of the most cunning fox in the world by Roald Dahl. Now with Quentin Blake's illustrious illustrations in magnificent full colour! Every time Mr Fox steals a chicken from the farm Farmers Boggis Bunce & Bean grow wild with rage! They're the nastiest crooks in the valley & they've concocted a cunning plan to dig him out of his hole once & for all. But it never occurs to them that Mr Fox has a fantastic plan of his own.. ."A true genius.. . Roald Dahl is my hero". David Walliams with an exciting look into Roald Dahl's world. Roald Dahl the best-loved of children's writers was born in Wales of Norwegian parents. After school in England he went to work for Shell in Africa. He began to write after "a monumental bash on the head" sustained as an RAF pilot in World War II. Roald Dahl died in 1990. Quentin Blake is one of the best-known & best-loved children's illustrators & it's impossible now to think of Roald Dahl's writings without imagining Quentin Blake's illustrations." ...

Boggis Bunce & Bean are just about the nastiest & meanest three farmers you could meet. & they HATE Mr Fox. So they lie in wait outside his hole ready to shoot starve or dig him out. But clever Mr Fox has other plans! Find out what those plans are in this hilarious story wonderfully brought to life by Martin Jarvis. ...

Every time Mr. Fox steals a chicken from the farm Farmers Boggis Bunce & Bean grow wild with rage! They're the nastiest crooks in the valley & they've concocted a cunning plan to dig him out of his hole once & for all. But it never occurs to them that Mr Fox has a fantastic plan of his own... ...

This amazing collection of stories written by the hilarious Terry Jones & illustrated by Michael Foreman will have both children & parents rolling with laughter. Meet a man who has eyes all over his body & sees everything but what is most important a boy who is the best tickler in all of the land & a gigantic ogre where the only thing bigger than him is his idiocy. * A fabulous new edition of the classic story collection from Monty Pythons Terry Jones. Published alongside an entirely new collection of tales * Amazing marketing & publicity schedule including an author tour festival appearances readings on the Monty Pythons You Tube channel (which has over 125 000 subscribers) & newspaper & magazine features * Illustrated by favourite award-winning illustrator Michael Foreman * stunning new hardback editions that children will treasure Other titles in the series: Fairy Tales & Animal Tales. ...

Full of arts & crafts games & activities. Theres lots & lots inside to keep every Hello Kitty fan entertained! This book is packed full of Hello Kittys favourite things to do when shes bored. With art & craft ideas games to play with friends activities to try & fun food & drink ideas youll always have something to do whatever the weather! ...

Gino is passionate about Italian food & believes that you should be able to achieve maximum satisfaction with minimum effort. You do not need hundreds of ingredients & complicated techniques to achieve fantastic results. By following the 100 recipes in this book you too will be able to make great Italian food. Gino offers classic Italian recipes such as Linguine with Prawns as well as his own version of Shepherds Pie & Italian-style Spring Rolls. Full of Ginos characteristic humour & enthusiasm & encompassing the influences of the countrys famous cuisine this is a book filled with delicious modern Italian food. ...

Gino DAcampo is passionate about Italian food. He is equally passionate about how to cook but also believes that you dont need hundreds of ingredients & complicated haute cuisine techniques to achieve fantastic food. His maxim is minimum effort maximum food & if you cook the 100 recipes in his book following his tips NOT breaking his 10 rules
- such as not mixing onion & garlic
- & joining in his enthusiasm & humour you will soon learn how to make great Italian food. This is a cookbook filled with modern Italian food infused with Ginos style & encompassing the myriad influences that have pervaded the countrys cuisine.

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The How to Draw" series takes a highly visual & practical approach to drawing. Learn how to draw assorted archetypal creatures from fantasy literature such as ogres trolls wizards witches & undead warriors. The titles feature step-by-step instructions for each art project. Duotone line illustrations highlight each step. Different drawing materials are used including pencil pen crayon paints & charcoal with clear instructions for each. The series covers a comprehensive range of rudimentary techniques
- with sections on materials composition & perspective."
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