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Roald Dahl

Growing Reader

Tween

Make ‘Em Laugh: 13 Classic Comedies for Middle Graders

Each of these comic novels is a solid dose of good medicine -- not only in a big-picture kind of way, but also as a remedy for reluctant readers.

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Growing Reader

Tween

Roald Dahl Printables and Activities

If your young reader loves Roald Dahl's captivating stories, then they're sure to delight in these printable coloring pages and activities featuring some of his most beloved characters!

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Tween

A Printable Educator’s Guide to Matilda

The activities in these Common Core-aligned lesson plans emphasize reading comprehension and help young readers navigate Matilda’s tough topics.

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Growing Reader

Tween

A Roald Dahl Book for Every Kind of Kid

Which Roald Dahl book is perfect for your kid? From the budding poet to the reluctant reader, here are a few Dahl titles suited to all kinds of little personalities.

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Growing Reader

Tween

Our Mother-Daughter Book Club: The BFG

We asked Susan and her daughter Emma to share a bit about their experience reading The BFG. Here’s what they had to say about the genius of Roald Dahl, the power of belief, and the strength of the “small”.

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Growing Reader

Tween

Why The BFG Is My Daughter’s Favorite Roald Dahl Book

The BFG is not Dahl’s most famous work, so why does my kid treasure it above all of his other books? It all comes down to this universal feeling.

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Growing Reader

Tween

My BFG

Lucy Dahl opens a window into her childhood as the daughter of creative genius Roald Dahl and shares how the BFG took shape in the nightly bedtime stories he told.

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Growing Reader

Tween

Brightly's Book Club for Kids: The BFG

This month’s Family Book Club pick is big — and we mean big! The BFG, by Roald Dahl, is huge on charm, laughs, suspense, and heart.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

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Sweet Books for Your Budding Chocolatier

If your child is a card-carrying chocoholic — the kind that prefers their s’mores without the superfluous graham crackers and marshmallows — here are a few sumptuously sweet books they’re sure to eat up.

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Just For Fun

Everybody Loves a Scoundrel: Our Favorite Rogues in Children’s Literature

It’s been said that bad guys have all the fun, but do you know who REALLY has the most fun, particularly in children’s literature? The rogues, the scoundrels, the devil-may-care characters that dance on that thin line between naughty and nice.

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Tween

End “Are We There Yet?” with These 7 Entertaining Audiobooks for Tweens

Stop dreading the long drive and start planning your audio itinerary. Here are seven great listens to get you started.

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Just For Fun

Oh, the Places You’ll Go: 6 Vacation Destinations for Children’s Literature Fans

With a little effort, you can plan a vacation to the incredible real-life destinations found in famous children’s books.

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