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When I read a children's book, I try to imagine what kind of read-aloud experience it would be for me and my children when they were small. My review reflects that scenario.

But first... this was a tree book. When I was younger I wouldn't have found the font difficult. But I could only read a few pages at a time now. Thank goodness for the smaller paragraphs and pictures.
Pictures! Why don't adult books have pictures? Even simple ones like in this book are such a blessing to tired eyes and an inspiration to the inner artist. But I don't think the pictures would have won my young critics hearts.

The story, on the other hand, would have been a tough bedtime read. Thinking of how comical it would have been for Mom to be reading the words of the giant. Word of warning to parents about to try that, READ AHEAD. That way you can pronounce the words silently before exposing innocent ears to words you didn't mean to say. No, the Giant's words are all G-rated. But there are tongue twisters I know I would have fallen for. I can see my kids now rolling on the floor laughing at Mom for the mistakes.

Some say this story is scary. I suppose that may be true but my children would have been delighted.
The child, Sophie, and the Big Friendly Giant were great characters. The bigger giants were scary but the reader feels protected by the intelligence and common sense of BFG and Sophie.

I wish, though, that the bad giants were given a chance to show they could learn to be good. All in all, this was a fun book that I was glad I got to read. Now I can watch the movie!

I was so happy to be able to read the library copy of this book.


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The BFG Roald Dahl Quentin Blake 9780141311371 Books Reviews

Truly enjoyed the book although it took a little getting used to the giant's language. Once I got the hang of it, it was quite entertaining. My granddaughter, who is an avid reader in 2nd grade, was thrilled to get the book. She loves the giant's language and now makes up her works while playing. To funny trying to guess what the words are.
My brother had this book when we were growing up. At the time, I would read anything I could get my hands on. I was immediately drawn in to Roald Dahl's amazing storytelling. Now that my daughter is a teen, I was telling her about this book. I was able to find it gently used on for a really good price. Now she's enjoying these stories too
This is a six-star story by one of the all-time best authors ever. My 6-year old says it is his favorite book in the world so far and has been using words like scrumdiddliumptious for the last week we have been reading it.

However, the copy of the book I received new gets one start because it IS MISSING THE MIDDLE 32 pages!!! I just got to page 95 reading out loud to my 6-year old, and the next page in the paper-back is 193! The book proceeds 193 to the end including the ads for other Roald Dahl books, then goes page 129 through to the end again, including a repeat of the 193 onward section. Pages 96 through 128 are missing entirely. This kind of misprint happens sometimes, but it is such a bummer in the middle of the story! I wish could send me the kindle version so I can get back to our favorite bed-time story tonight, and eventually a replacement paperback so we can have a complete copy for our younger child when he is old enough for it!
One of the best kids' books ever written. The BFG is a lovely creature whose demeanor and presence validates young readers' fears without pandering or being overly scary. Dahl had a great eye for the ludicrous in the world and invites kids in on the ridiculousness. A joy to read aloud, for as long as the young reader will let you! They almost always want to take it on for themselves before you want to let it go. Get your own copy, mom, dad...
I am a ten-year old girl and I thought The BFG was a great book. I loved how some of the chapters made me laugh out loud. It was a very creative book and I always looked forward to reading it. I've read many books and The BFG was definitely one of my favorites. I decided to read The BFG because I saw an advertisement on TV for the movie. I'm glad I did! I would definitely -and no question about it- recommend it to a friend!
Roald Dahl is a well-known children's author, but he also wrote numerous short stories for a more adult audience. This omnibus focuses on works from that aspect of his career. They are well written and engaging, and include

FROM "SOMEONE LIKE YOU"
- Taste
- Lamb to the Slaughter
- Man From the South
- The Soldier
- Dip in the Pool
- Galloping Foxley
- Skin
- Poison
- The Wish
- Neck
- Nunc Dimittis
- The Great Automatic Grammatisator
- Claud's Dog (Parts 1-4)

FROM "KISS KISS"
- The Landlady
- William and Mary
- The Way Up to Heaven
- Royal Jelly
- Georgy Peorgy
- Genesis and Catastrophe
- Edward the Conqueror
- Pig
- The Champion of the World

FROM "SWITCH BITCH"
- The Great Switcheroo
- The Last Act
- Bitch
Wow - if one would buy books by the pound, this would surely be a great deal. Bought by the page, close to 900, it is, too.
Bought for the enjoyment these stories offer - a best buy -)
Most parents have read Roald Dahl's books as youngsters themselves and later to their own children and grandchildren with much enjoyment,or they have watched some of the children's stories made into movies.
However, this 'OMNIBUS' or collection of his stories for grown ups is quite different. The byline is' Perfect bedtime stories for sleepless nights'.
As an avid reader, short stories of many kinds make great reading when on the run. These stories at times shock, have you ponder on the fickleness of humanity, add some humor and of course have you delight in the excellence of this wordsmith. ENJOY!
When I read a children's book, I try to imagine what kind of read-aloud experience it would be for me and my children when they were small. My review reflects that scenario.

But first... this was a tree book. When I was younger I wouldn't have found the font difficult. But I could only read a few pages at a time now. Thank goodness for the smaller paragraphs and pictures.
Pictures! Why don't adult books have pictures? Even simple ones like in this book are such a blessing to tired eyes and an inspiration to the inner artist. But I don't think the pictures would have won my young critics hearts.

The story, on the other hand, would have been a tough bedtime read. Thinking of how comical it would have been for Mom to be reading the words of the giant. Word of warning to parents about to try that, READ AHEAD. That way you can pronounce the words silently before exposing innocent ears to words you didn't mean to say. No, the Giant's words are all G-rated. But there are tongue twisters I know I would have fallen for. I can see my kids now rolling on the floor laughing at Mom for the mistakes.

Some say this story is scary. I suppose that may be true but my children would have been delighted.
The child, Sophie, and the Big Friendly Giant were great characters. The bigger giants were scary but the reader feels protected by the intelligence and common sense of BFG and Sophie.

I wish, though, that the bad giants were given a chance to show they could learn to be good. All in all, this was a fun book that I was glad I got to read. Now I can watch the movie!

I was so happy to be able to read the library copy of this book.