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SEPTEMBER 12, 2008

It’s a razztwizzler. It’s gloriumptious!

I’ve got a few questions for you:

What is the only country that people-eating Giants do not visit?

How many witches were living in England before their last annual general meeting?

In which factory storeroom does Willy Wonka store his hair cream?

Whats a whizzpopper?

Don’t know?!?

Well then, pick up The Witches, The BFG, or Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, all by Roald Dahl, to find out. Today (September 13) is 'Roald Dahl Day' in honor of the late authors birthday, and its time to brush up on your Roald Dahl trivia!

I have to assume that most of you have read at least one Roald Dahl book in your lifetime, or seen one of his books recently turned into movies. If you're not sure, click on the link below to see a list of his works:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roald_Dahl#List_of_works

But, on this day I can't help but urge- READ THEM AGAIN! Or read them to your kids! In my humble opinion there are not many children's book authors that match Dahl's creativity and humor.

My very, very, very,(and it's hard to pick!) favorite is The BFG. I've read this book too many times to count, and when I was teaching I also read it to my preschoolers during nap time. For those of you who know the premise, I know what your thinking, man eating giants - sweet dreams, right!?! But the story is silly enough and sweet enough to not be scary.

So get started on your reading, let your imagination run wild, and let us know what Roald Dahl story is your favorite!

Websites to visit for some more information:

http://www.puffin.co.uk/static/cs/uk/15/minisites/dahlday/index.php

http://www.roalddahlfans.com/

http://www.roalddahl.com/

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ckubala said, on Sep. 12 at 11:03AM
Right on Megan! Most people know Dahl for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, but possibly only from from seeing the movie. If you haven't read it, take a chance and pick up the book. You won't be disappointed. Though I liked The BFG, MY favorite is Matilda. As I child I could identify with her and as an adult, you just gotta love her. Matilda has also been made into a fairly decent movie but it can't compare to the book, IMO. Alfred Hitchcock even adapted Dahl's Lamb to the Slaughter, and Dip in the Pool for his TV series, Alfred Hitchcock Presents. Roald Dahl was born September 13th, 1916, one month after my dad who loved to tell stories too and even read me a couple of Dahl books. Sadly, Dahl passed away in 1990 but his stories live on in the hearts and imagination of children and adults alike.

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Nikki (Carol's Grandaughter) said, on Sep. 13 at 10:48AM
I absolutely love Roald Dahl. His books always make me smile when i read them. There quick and fun reads. My favorite would have to be Georges marvelous medicine" :)