On the First Day of Christmas

by Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake (Illustrator)

Overview

Count down the twelve days of Christmas with your favorite Roald Dahl characters in this sturdy board book!

On the first day of Christmas a chiddler gave to me...

...a simply enormous CROCODILE!

From golden tickets to fantastic foxes, this board book is perfect for introducing young readers to numbers and introducing the gloriumptious fun of Christmas.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780593662120
Publisher:	Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date:	10/03/2023
Sold by:	Penguin Group
Format:	eBook
Pages:	16
File size:	4 MB
Age Range:	1 - 3 Years

About the Author

Roald Dahl was a spy, ace fighter-pilot, chocolate historian, and medical inventor. He was also the author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The BFG, and many more brilliant stories. He remains the World's No.1 storyteller.

Quentin Blake is a well-known artist whose work has made him popular on both sides of the Atlantic. He has illustrated most of Roald Dahl's children's books as well as many others. He lives in London, where he teaches illustration at the Royal College of Art.

Date of Birth:

September 13, 1916

Date of Death:

November 23, 1990

Place of Birth:

Llandaff, Wales, England

Place of Death:

Oxford, England

Editorial Reviews

10/13/2023

Baby-Toddler—A lively colorful board book that counts the 12 days leading up to Christmas. This eye-catching counting book features a varied cast of characters and items taken from Dahl's many books. For instance, Matilda sits atop a pile of tomes for "12 books a-balancing," and "5 golden tickets" are from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The illustrated man on the spread with "4 fizzy drinks" and "3 noisy whizzpops" is from The BFG, and the "2 sneaking foxes" are from Fantastic Mr. Fox. As with many of Dahl's famous children's books, this one is beautifully illustrated by Blake. The font and text are big enough for little ones who are learning to discern and decipher words. This would be a nice introduction of Dahl's works to a younger audience who, as they get older, can continue to enjoy these characters. VERDICT A great initiation to Dahl's many beloved characters from some of his greatest and well-known titles. A good choice for collections.—Annmarie Braithwaite

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