Quentin Blake Volgorde van de boeken (chronologisch)

With carefully adapted text, illustrations, language practise activities and additional online resources, the Penguin Readers series introduces language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction. The Witches, a Level 4 Reader, is A2+ in the CEFR framework. The text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, introducing more complex uses of present perfect simple, passives, phrasal verbs and simple relative clauses. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear regularly. What do witches look like? Do they have black hats and black cats? No. Be very, very careful, because witches are everywhere, and they look as normal as you and me. They also hate children and want to kill them all! Can a boy and his grandmother stop them?

Chiddlers will have splendiferous fun learning how to make shapes with the help of this fun and colourful finger trail board book. The touch-and-feel activity encourages children to trace, learn, and identify shapes. With iconic illustrations from Quentin Blake this is the perfect way to introduce chiddlers to the wonderful world of Roald Dahl. Look out for more marvellous books for titchy toddlers- Roald Dahl- Lift-the-flap Hide and Seek Roald Dahl- First 100 Words Roald Dahl- A Phizz-Whizzing 123 Finger Trail Book

One bright spring morning, after a night of gales in the great woods, Angela Bowling discovers a small helpless bird who has fallen from his nest. Determined to help, she scoops the creature up and bears him home. From that day forth, Angela lavishes all her nurturing care and attention upon the bird. Augustus is wrapped in the softest of blankets and is fed the finest of foods. He travels in style in an elaborate basket, or in his magnificent pushchair. Nothing is too good for Angela's little loveykins. And when Augustus becomes too large for his blankets, or his basket, or his pushchair, Angela builds him a shed of his very own. All is well, until one fateful night when the storms rage through the great woods once again-

Joris (8) heeft een hekel aan zijn grootmoe, die hem altijd pest en bang maakt. Maar op een dag neemt hij wraak. Voorlezen vanaf ca. 7 jaar, zelf lezen vanaf ca. 9 jaar.

A remarkable collaboration – that brings together giants of the picture book world – to create a funny, anarchic and utterly delightful picture book. A classic of the future.

Lebe lieber ungewöhnlich! Für brave Kinder verboten! – darauf werden Lesende gleich auf der ersten Seite hingewiesen. Von Roald Dahl inspiriert steckt in diesem Buch die ganze wunderbare Botschaft seines Lebenswerkes: Kinder, seid stark, geht euren eigenen Weg, egal, was die Erwachsenen sagen, schwimmt auch mal gegen den Strom, geht Risiken ein – und werdet auf gar keinen Fall erwachsen! Mit großem Witz gereimt, ist dieses Bilderbuch eine Hommage an Roald Dahl - ein wahres Schmuckstückchen, an dem auch die Vorlesenden große Freude haben werden! Unerschrockene Helden voller Kraft und Fantasie, die Kinder stark machen: Egal, wer und wo du bist, egal, wer dich kleinmachen will, mit Fantasie, Entschlossenheit und Mut kannst du deine eigene verrückte Geschichte selbst in die Hand nehmen und alles sein, was du willst! Weiteres Bilderbuch von Roald Dahl und Quentin Blake: Das riesengroße Krokodil Ausstattung: Mit fbg. Illustrationen

A remarkable collaboration - that brings together giants of the picture book world - to create a funny, anarchic and utterly delightful picture book. A classic of the future.

A remarkable collaboration - that brings together giants of the picture book world - to create a funny, anarchic and utterly delightful picture book. A classic of the future.

The perfect gift for your FANTASTIC dad this Father's Day! My Dad is FANTASTIC He's clever, kind and wise. You'll know he's really smiling By the twinkle in his eyes! A read-aloud rhyming board book that celebrates dads everywhere - from their most FANTASTIC moments to their most magnificent WHIZZPOPS! More marvellous books for titchy toddlers: Roald Dahl's Colours Roald Dahl's ABC Roald Dahl's Opposites Roald Dahl's 123

"A true genius . . . Roald Dahl is my hero" David Walliams Matilda's parents have called her some terrible things, but the truth is she's a genius and they're the stupid ones. Underestimating Matilda proves to be a big mistake as they, along with her spiteful headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, soon find out when Matilda discovers she has a very special power.

ONE enormous crocodile, TWO little mice, THREE mischievous monkeys . . . With a little help from Roald Dahl and some of his most famous characters your can learn all about: Whizzpopping numbers Splendiferous colours Glorumptious opposites Phizz-whizzing creatures A delightful treat for curious little hands, this little library is perfect for introducing titchy toddlers to new concepts, and to the imaginative world of Roald Dahl.

What if one MARVELLOUS MEDICINE had the power to make animals ABSOLUTELY GINORMOUS? George Kranky is about to find out...

Learn your opposites with Roald Dahl's Opposites, from the world's NUMBER ONE storyteller (and with a little help from the Enormous Crocodile too...) Busy little hands can lift the flaps to discover the opposites with iconic illustrations of Dahl's much loved characters from the one and only, Quentin Blake. This sturdy board book is the perfect first baby book to introduce titchy toddlers to the world of Roald Dahl. And keep an eye out for: Roald Dahl's 123 Roald Dahl's Colours Roald Dahl's ABC

A spectacularly funny feast of all things Walliams for super-fans, new fans and anyone who likes laughing out loud a lot. In glorious colour throughout! Welcome to the World of David Walliams. This spectacularly funny book is bursting with Walliams wonderment! Insider sneak peeks, brilliant character quizzes, fabulous fun facts, design your own Walliams book cover and meet Raj in a brand new comic book adventure never seen before. You even get exclusive access to behind-the-scenes content from David Walliams himself. Hours of entertainment for all the family and the perfect companion to David's novels. Featuring colour illustrations from the iconic Sir Quentin Blake and the artistic genius Tony Ross.

Little Billy doesn't really believe his mother's stories about all the monsters living in the wood, so he is easily tempted to disobey her and go and see for himself. He doesn't find any Whangdoodles, Hornswoggles or vermicious Knigs, but the Gruncher who does chase him, billowing orange-red smoke, is even more terrifying. Billy finds this horrible Gruncher has been terrorising the other inhabitants of the wood for years- the Minpins, a tiny tree-dwelling people whose children are the size of matchsticks. But Little Billy doesn't want to spend the rest of his life up a tree, so he bravely offers to lead the Gruncher away and to his death, thus freeing the grateful Min Pins from his tyranny

Julian, Dick en Annie gaan in de vakantie logeren in Kirrin Cottage, het huis van hun oom en tante. Samen met hun nichtje George en hond Timmy vinden ze een geheimzinnig oud kistje. De aanwijzingen in het kistje leiden naar een verborgen goudschat op Kirrin Eiland. Daar belanden ze in een levensgevaarlijke situatie, als blijkt dat zij niet de enigen zijn die de schat op het spoor zijn. Lukt het ze te ontsnappen aan hun vijanden?

Head inside Willy Wonka's chocolate factory, where Charlie Bucket, Augustus Gloop, Veruca Salt and the rest await! In this fun collection of puzzles, you can complete the Oompa-Loompas' favourite songs, help lead Violet Beauregarde to the juicing room, and find all of Mr Wonka's finest products. This fun collection of activities includes full colour stickers and classic Quentin Blake artwork.

Nella seconda parte del percorso autobiografico cominciato con "Boy", troviamo Dahl ardito pilota, sempre pronto a cogliere i lati curiosi dell'esistenza, dei personaggi, delle situazioni. Passa dinoccolato tra un'esplosione e un'altra, da una missione pericolosa a un'altra, senza retorica, senza odio. Durante tutto questo periodo, dal Kenya, dall'Iraq, dall'Egitto, continua a scrivere alla sua mamma con inalterabile amore, e la successione delle foto di guerra si chiude con quella del cottage di lei, dove finalmente, miracolosamente, l'eroe riesce a tornare. Età di da 11 anni.

Brief poems, stories, sayings, and illustrations describe a variety of humorous beach experiences.

A fire-breathing dragon takes a boy on a fantastic sky-high adventure in this irresistible Hoban and Blake classic. From the inimitable duo of Russell Hoban and Quentin Blake, the pair behind the hilarious tales of Captain Najork, comes a story about a little boy, a fire-breathing dragon, and their sky-high adventure! "I can make fire come out of my nose and mouth," the dragon under the pavement tells John. "I can fly. I can spin gold into straw if you have any gold." John doesn't have any gold - and he doesn't need any straw. (Not yet, anyway.) The dragon tells John that if he fights the dragon and wins, the dragon will take him flying." What a challenge! Where will it lead? John soon finds out - and he also finds out that you just never know when a bundle of straw might come in handy... With sword-flashing excitement, a moon landing and plenty of magic, this irresistible page-turner is brought back into print in a bigger format - and a beautiful, more colourful, new edition.

Na een mislukte oogst is er geen geld meer op de boerderij van boer Knappert. De tweeling Vicky en Bertje gaat met hun paardje naar Londen om fortuin te maken. Dat paardje blijkt over verborgen talenten te beschikken waarmee het de held van dit verhaal wordt. leeftijd 4+ Vertaald door Lidewij van den Berg

Sinds járen verschijnt er een nieuwe titel van Roald Dahl! In september 2016 zou Roald Dahl 100 jaar geworden zijn. Ter ere van dit jubileumjaar brengt Van Dale deze unieke uitgave uit. In dit Roald Dahl Woordenboek staan gniffelgave gewone woorden en alle door Roald Dahl bedachte woorden. Je vindt er de enige echte omschrijvingen van Dahl-vindsels als mensbaksel, fropskottel en knotszwabber. Bij alle woorden staan fantabuleuze voorbeeldzinnen uit klassiekers als Matilda en De GVR. In kadertjes wordt uitgelegd hoe Dahl speelt met taal en hoe je dat zelf ook kunt doen. Een vrolijk én inspirerend boek, geïllustreerd met tekeningen van Quentin Blake. Voor kinderen vanaf 8 jaar en volwassenen die dol zijn op Roald Dahl. "Met Oempa-Loempa's, wangdoedels en flitspoppers! Wat een mooi eerbetoon aan deze wereldberoemde verhalenverteller!"

Průvodce úžasnými příběhy mistra vypravěče, tvůrce roztodivných postaviček, fantastických bytostí, příšer a příšerek je určena pro všechny dětské a dospělé lidské bytosti s dětskou duší nebo sklony k dětinskosti. Tato pozoruhodná kniha vznikla následkem magického kouzla a její čtení je jen na vlastní nebezpečí! Co jsou to fňokurky? Jak připravit obávaný lektvar Zpožděný myšotvor? K čemu je dobré Pevnědrželovo lepidlo? Proč je nejlepší volbou patentovaný model kočárku „Pytlák“? Jaké jsou doopravdické prevítí fígly? Podle čeho poznáte skutečnou čarodějnici? To všechno a spoustu dalších pozoruhodných a zábavných informací najdete v obrázkovém průvodci příběhy Roalda Dahla.

Roll up, roll up for the Fabulous Foskett Family Circus! There are Milly and Willy who perform with young Fred, who does a back flip and lands on his head. Uncle Phoenix Foskett who blows smoke rings, Jess and Bess with their conjuring tricks, not to mention singing dogs and birds and performing parrots.Quentin Blake originally created the images of the eccentric and multi-talented Foskett family to decorate a hospital ward. They are combined here with a specially commissioned text by John Yeoman to create a glorious book, which will be enjoyed and treasured by book lovers of all ages.

Enjoy four fabulous full-colour stories featuring some of Roald Dahl's most magnificent heroes and monstrous villains: The Enormous Crocodile, The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me, The Twits, George's Marvellous Medicine. In the good corner find inventive George who stands up to his grizzly, grumpy grandma by mixing a potion unlike any other. And meet Mr Muggle-Wump and his family, whose bravery and quick-thinking lead to extraordinary events. In the bad corner Mr and Mrs Twit are the most terrible twosome you could ever have the misfortune to meet. And beware the crafty, child-guzzling crocodile ..

La vigilia di Natale, mentre tutti fanno festa, una piccola fiammiferaia sta per morire di fame e di freddo. Preparate i fazzoletti. Anzi, no, preparatevi a ridere come non vi è mai capitato leggendo un libro. Perché la storia non va a finire come pensate. La povera bambina è un tipetto molto intraprendente e avrà la sua rivincita contro il mondo degli adulti egoisti grazie al dono di una fata molto originale, un anello magico che scatenerà una serie di avventure cosi buffe da farvi ridere fino alle lacrime. Preparate i fazzoletti!

When James accidentally drops some magic crystals by the old peach tree, strange things start to happen. The peach at the top of the tree begins to grow, and before long it's as big as a house. When James discovers a secret entranceway into the fruit and crawls inside, he meets wonderful new friends--the Old-Green-Grasshopper, the dainty Ladybug, and the Centipede of the multiple boots. After years of feeling like an outsider in his aunts' house, James finally found a place where he belongs. With a snip of the stem, the peach household starts rolling away--and the adventure begins! Roald Dahl's first and most widely celebrated book for young people continues to thrill readers around the world. "This is a stunning book to be cherished for its story, a superb fantasy."-- Chicago Tribune "A beautifully written, fantastic book."-- Christian Science Monitor

Wild and wonderful, these stories will appeal to all readers of fine children's literature, and Blake's illustrations, full of spirit and exuberance, are the perfect accompaniment of Mahy's vigorous tales. The Great Piratical Rumbustification introduces us to Alpha, Oliver, and Omega Terrapin, alone for an evening of devilish fun and none other than Orpheus Clinker, a reformed pirate cleverly transformed into a respectable babysitter. Or has he reformed? Before you can say "Yo Ho Ho" the Terrapin household has become headquarters of the century's biggest pirate party. The Librarian and the Robbers is an equally tickling tale of a band of wicked robbers who one day carry off Serena Laburnum, a beautiful librarian. Follow what happens as the lovely and learned Miss L. not only outwits the robbers, turning them into outstanding citizens, but also teaches them the everlasting pleasures of library science.

From chocolate-covered chickens to grizzly grouchy grandmas and the disgusting Twists, this fantabulous book of fantastically funny jokes will keep you and your friends chuckling for hours. And it's all for a very good cause - royalties from the sale of this very special book go towards Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity, helping to make seriously ill children's lives better. Which famous writer goes well with a hot dog? Roll Dahl! What's green and goes up and down? A Snozzcumber in a lift! What's a rabbit's favourite music? Hip-hop!

A trip through the year, with letters and observations by Roald Dahl himself about everything under the sun, from what he got up to as a boy and the best time of the year for conkers to why he hated Christmas.

Beatrice, the ewe, and Vanessa, the nanny-goat, have spent their whole lives chomping and nattering in the same field. One dull day they decide to go on holiday, only taking with them some balloons and something more surprising, both of which turn out to be very handy.

Échte heksen hebben geen puntmutsen en bezemstelen. Ze hebben gewone kleren aan en zien eruit als gewone vrouwen. Onder leiding van de gruwelijke Opperheks willen ze alle kinderen laten verdwijnen!

A humorous and incisive reflection on education - the autobiography of a dunce who became a brilliant teacher and a bestselling author.

Welcome to the wonderful world of Patrick! For when he plays his violin, the most extraordinary things start to happen: fish can fly, and cows can dance and trees grow cakes instead of apples. There's fireworks and fun and colours everywhere, when Patrick performs his magical tunes...

Snuff cant wait to be a knight and have lots of adventures, but Sir Thomas Magpie despairs of him - Snuff just doesnt always get things right. But when the bootmaker is raided by thieves, Snuff might just have an idea of how to save the day.

This spectacularly special anniversary edition is illustrated in glorious colour for the very first time and contains a unique introduction from the author.Mr Stink was the second David Walliams book to be illustrated by the inimitable Quentin Blake, and won unanimous critical acclaim. Mr Stink remains one of his most beloved characters - in a tale that continues to touch the hearts of readers everywhere. A highly collectable edition for fans old and new.

Due amiche, un'adulta e una bambina, stanche dei loro appartamenti di città, decidono di andare a vivere insieme su un albero. Costruiscono una casa tra i rami e si dedicano alle attività piú divertenti, convinte di essere le uniche abitanti di quell'universo verde e accogliente. Ma scopriranno presto che l'albero non è un'isola deserta: che bisogna dividerlo con condomini poco amichevoli, che bisogna accogliervi neonati abbandonati e animali mutanti, che bisogna difenderlo da persone malintenzionate. Cosí, in una girandola di scontri e di incontri, di situazioni assurde, di paura e di risate, la piccola comunità impara a convivere, recitando per il lettore un esilarante teatrino.

Dennis was different. Why was he different, you ask? Well, a small clue might be in the title of this book!

Aristide est en vacances au bord de la mer avec sa grand-mère. Par un bel après-midi, il essaye son matelas pneumatique tout neuf. Il regarde les poissons a travers le hublot transparent. Lorsqu'il relève la tète, la plage est déjà loin, et la chaleur du soleil l'endort. La nuit tombe, de grosses vagues se forment, commence alors pour Aristide une périlleuse navigation solitaire. Une aventure désopilante merveilleusement illustrée par Quentin Blake

A joyous celebration of the art of ageing from the masterly pen of a favorite illustrator that will appeal to adult and child alike Quentin Blake's drawings have been entertaining children and their parents for decades, but this is the first time he has illustrated a book specifically for his own generation. Characteristically, it is humane and extremely funny at the same time, and for any reader who is 60 or over—or even thinking about it—this book is required reading.

‘Two of the greatest children’s books ever written’ – The Times on Box of Delights and The Midnight Folk. 'And now, Master Harker, now that the Wolves are Running, perhaps you could do something to stop their Bite?' A magical old man has asked Kay to protect the Box of Delights, a Box with which he can travel through time. But Kay is in danger: Abner Brown will stop at nothing to get his hands on it. The police don't believe Kay, so when his family and the Bishop are scrobbled up just before Christmas, he knows he must act alone . . . John Masefield’s classic children’s book is considered to be one of the great works of modern children’s fiction. Magical, fantastical and filled with vivid, rich characters – brought to life in this edition by Quentin Blake’s stunning artwork – The Box of Delights and The Midnight Folk are a must-read for any child.

Talking paintings and animals help Kay in his attempt to outwit the witches and locate his great-grandfather's buried treasure.

In Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Mr Willy Wonka opened the gates of his amazing factory to Charlie Bucket, our hero, and four repulsive children. They are Augustus Gloop (greedy), Veruca Salt (spoiled), Violet Beauregard (gum- chewer) and Mike Teavee (TV addict).

In this remarkable and beautiful anthology featuring the likes of Maurice Sendak, Robert Sabuda, Rosemary Wells, and Eric Carle, twenty-three of the most honored and beloved artists in children’s literature talk informally to children—sharing secrets about their art and how they began their adventures into illustration. Fold-out pages featuring photographs of their early work, their studios and materials, as well as sketches and finished art create an exuberant feast for the eye that will attract both children and adults. Self-portraits of each illustrator crown this important anthology that celebrates the artists and the art of the picture book. An event book for the ages. Proceeds from the book will benefit the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst, MA.

In Boy, Roald Dahl recounts his days as a child growing up in England. From his years as a prankster at boarding school to his envious position as a chocolate tester for Cadbury's, Roald Dahl's boyhood was as full of excitement and the unexpected as are his world-famous, best-selling books. Packed with anecdotes -- some funny, some painful, all interesting -- this is a book that's sure to please.

Seven stories of fantasy and fun by the fantastic Roald Dahl. The Boy Who Talked With Animals - in which a stranded sea turtle and a small boy have more in common than meets the eye. The Hitchhiker - proves that in a pinch a professional pickpocket can be the perfect pal. The Mildenhall Treasure - a true tale of fortune found and an opportunity lost. The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar - in which a modern-day Robin Hood brings joy to the hearts of orphans - and fear to the souls of casino owners around the world.

Joris (8) heeft een hekel aan zijn grootmoe, die hem altijd pest en bang maakt. Maar op een dag neemt hij wraak. Voorlezen vanaf ca. 7 jaar, zelf lezen vanaf ca. 9 jaar.

Ook al heeft een 7-jarige jongen (ik-figuur) van zijn oma geleerd hoe hij heksen kan herkennen, toch lukt het hen om hem in een muis te veranderen. Vanaf ca. 10 jaar.

This volume contains jokes, activities, fun facts and extracts from Roald Dahl's own letters. It is split into different months, following the school year from September to August.

Contiene i seguenti romanzi:- L'incredibile storia di Lavinia- La bambola dell'alchimista- Una scuola per Lavinia- La bambola vivaRiunite per la prima volta in un unico volume tutte le storie, vecchie e nuove, di Lavinia, del suo magico anello e della magica bambola dell'alchimista. Si sconsiglia questo libro alle persone troppo schizzinose.

Willy Wonka's famous chocolate factory is opening at last! But only five lucky children will be allowed inside. And the winners are: Augustus Gloop, an enormously fat boy whose hobby is eating; Veruca Salt, a spoiled-rotten brat whose parents are wrapped around her little finger; Violet Beauregarde, a dim-witted gum-chewer with the fastest jaws around; Mike Teavee, a toy pistol-toting gangster-in-training who is obsessed with television; and Charlie Bucket, Our Hero, a boy who is honest and kind, brave and true, and good and ready for the wildest time of his life!

Celebrate fifty years of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with this gorgeous, full-color gift edition. Brimming with Quentin Blake’s vibrant full-color artwork, this wonderful anniversary edition is perfect for longtime Roald Dahl fans or readers discovering him for the very first time. With its oversized pages and beautiful design, it’s an ideal book for family sharing—and a go-to gift for birthdays and holidays.

This is an adapted, illustrated edition of The Seven Voyages of Sinbad.

When Uncle Cosmo buys himself a motorbike and gives Mrs Armitage his boring old car, it soon becomes obvious that her driving skills leave a lot to be desired. Mrs Armitage and Breakspear cause havoc bumping into bollards, bedsteads, lorries, a crane and bedoinging over some extremely uneven roads. As the bumper, the doors, the mudguard and even the roof disappear along the way, the car is transformed into a mean machine and Mrs Armitage becomes Queen of the Road!

Michael Morpurgo has brought together this collection of memorable poems that will set fire to kids' imaginations.

Dit is een boek voor iedereen die graag wil beginnen met tekenen, beter wil leren tekenen, op zoek is naar nieuwe ideeën, troost en aanmoediging nodig heeft, of wil ontdekken hoe je een grote stekelvarkentekening maakt. Het behandelt onderwerpen zoals perspectief, hoe neuzen veranderen in snuiten, en hoe je de harigste man ter wereld kunt tekenen. Het leert je het essentiële vast te leggen, mensen te laten zweven en wanneer je moet stoppen. Dit tekenboek van de grote Quentin Blake maakt gebruik van de vaak onderschatte "Gewoon Beginnen"-methode en zit vol met goede tips, charmante ideeën en onweerstaanbare humor, waardoor het jonge kunstenaars van alle leeftijden zal inspireren.

This highly illustrated new book features the work of thirteen of the top children's book illustrators working in the UK today. Each chapter contains a commentary by the illustrator, introducing their work and explaining how they started to illustrate children's books, and shows several original artworks by each illustrator. Quentin Blake's introduction reflects on the complexities of providing an illustrative response to the characters and activities of a writer. Joanna Carey, formerly Children's Book Editor of The Guardian , contributes an illustrated essay on the history of children's book illustration, from the work of Cruikshank, Ardizonne, and Walter Crane, to the instantly recognisable pictures from Winnie the Pooh and the tales of Beatrix Potter. The illustrators featured Angela Barrett, Quentin Blake, Lauren Child, Patrick Benson, Raymond Briggs, Sara Fanelli, Stephen Biesty, John Burningham, Michael Foreman, Tony Ross, Posy Simmonds, Emma Chichester Clark, and Charlotte Voake.

What about growing horns then? challenged Melanie. I will then! shouted Billy. Immediately he has taken up the challenge to grow horns Billy Dexter passionately wished that he hadn't, after all he could only fail. However, the next morning Billy's head feels itchy and then no doubt about it, there are bumps on the head. Within a week the boy has the most splendid head of antlers ever. Everyone gets used to them - Billy and his friends, his parents and even his teacher and the head but will the antlers stay for ever, or will Billy find a way to get rid of them? A charming and humorous story about the power of the mind and daring to be different.

Para niños a partir de los 8 años.

Flip (8), Willem (11) en hun ouders willen altijd op eenden jagen. Hun 8-jarige buurmeisje (ik-persoon) vindt dat vreselijk. Ze besluit de familie Kreitjes een lesje te leren. Daarbij komt haar tovervinger goed van pas. Voorlezen vanaf ca. 7 jaar, zelf lezen vanaf ca. 8 jaar.

Una madre vedova, depressa e totalmente succube della televisione, tutto il denaro della famiglia inghiottito dalle televendite, il frigorifero vuoto e una montagna di bollette da pagare, l'undicesimo compleanno senza torta e senza candeline... È proprio quando a Colomba sembra di aver toccato il fondo, che le cose si mettono a girare vorticosamente e la sua vita diventa più movimentata e interessante di qualsiasi programma televisivo. Solo uno sceneggiatore impazzito potrebbe infatti mescolare nella stessa storia una banda di ragazzini chiamati Mostri Selvaggi, in guerra contro i Predators per il possesso della Ostinata Dimora, con una scimmia destinata allo zoo vaticano che non arriva mai a destinazione. E con una Beauty Farm dove avvengono strabilianti metamorfosi, un suonatore nero di jazz pronipote di un principe-schiavo di stirpe carabalì, un patrigno che è il divo più famoso della televisione, una gatta innamorata di un gallo, un'isola che emerge all'improvviso dalle onde dell'Oceano Pacifico, un livido uomo politico che dai teleschermi incita al razzismo e all'odio contro gli stranieri, un'orfanella dai capelli rossi che vola per le strade su una bicicletta azzurra disseminata di stelle... E dappertutto telecamere indiscrete che cercano di spiare e manipolare le vostre emozioni. Riusciranno i nostri eroi a mantenere il controllo della propria vita, a rimanere fedeli ai propri ideali e a sbaragliare gl'insidiosi nemici?

With Noah the boa using his coils to work the doughnut machine and with the three giraffes tangled upon the spiral stair, Mortimer's first night in a zoo was one to be remembered for a long, long time.

Zagazoo is a baby like no other. In this quite exceptional picture book young readers will be delighted by the hilarious and unexpected changes in his behaviour as Zagazoo grows up. Parents may detect some strange echoes of family life. There have been many classic picture books from the incomparable pen of Quentin Blake, but never one more extraordinary.

Mrs Armitage sets off for a quiet cycle with her faithful dog, Breakspear, but she just can't help thinking of ways to improve her bicycle. Before very long she has added three very loud horns, a bucket of water to wash her hands, a complete tool kit. And by the time she has also added a seat for Breakspear, two umbrellas, a cassette player and a mouth-organ, Mrs Armitage is riding a very eye-catching contraption. But it is when she finally adds the mast and sail, that Mrs Armitage really runs into trouble. . .

Quentin Blake, geb. 1932 in England, gehört zu den international bekanntesten Kinderbuchillustratoren. Für sein Bilderbuch Clown erhielt er 1996 den Kinderbuchpreis Bologna Ragazzi Award Fiction. Als Alice und ihr Bruder in den geheimnisvollen, verwilderten Park eindringen, ist ihnen ganz schön unheimlich zumute - vor allem, als auf einer Lichtung plötzlich ein Schiff vor ihnen auftaucht. Bei näherer Betrachtung erweist es sich, daß das Schiff aus zurechtgestutzten Büschen und Bäumen besteht. Seine Besitzerin, Mrs. Trenegar, freut sich über den Besuch, genau wie ihr Gärtner, der „Bootsmann“. An Bord des grünen Schiffes verleben die Kinder herrliche Ferientage. Sie bereisen die Arktis, erleben eine Äquatortaufe und stehen sogar einen schrecklichen Sturm durch. Auch in den kommenden Jahren werden die Kinder die alte Dame besuchen, und von Jahr zu Jahr verändert sich das grüne Schiff ein wenig mehr. Ein poetisches, stimmungsvolles Bilderbuch über den Zauber der Kindheit und die Kraft der Phantasie.