Through the Looking Glass Book Reviews: September 13th is Roald Dahl Day

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Friday, September 12, 2008

September 13th is Roald Dahl Day

Every September 13th people all over the world celebrate the birth of Roald Dahl, one of the world's most beloved children's book authors. I myself grew up reading and re-reading his books. I remember clearly the first time I read about Henry Sugar in The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar. I was so captivated that my father had to practically forceably remove the book from my hands so that I could eat.

Because Roald Dahl's books made such a deep impression on me I have created

a profile for him on Through the Lookingglass Book Review. I have also reviewedmost of his books. In addition, I have reviewed several books about Roald Dahl's life and his work. You can view these on the Roald Dahl feature page. Roald Dahl fans will particularly enjoy D is for Dahl: A Gloriumptious A-Z guide to the world of Roald Dahl compiled by Wendy Cooling and illustrated by Quentin Blake.

If you want some ideas on what you can do for Roald Dahl Day take a look at the Roald Dahl Day website, and if you want to find out more about Roald Dahl and his work do visit his website. Both sites have some wonderful downloads to print out and activities to try.

2 comments:

Nicole said...: I read a poem by him the other day... it goes something like this:

So please, of PLEASE, we beg we pray
Go throw your TV set away
And in its place you can install
A lovely bookshelf on the wall!; September 12, 2008 at 7:23 PM
Marya Jansen-Gruber said...: Thank you Mr. Dahl! You said it so well. I have books in every room in my house and wish I had an annex for more.

Thank you so much for sharing the poem with us.; September 12, 2008 at 9:27 PM