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His poems are characterized by playful rhymes, unexpected twists, and a touch of the macabre. They frequently feature nonsensical creatures and humorous situations, appealing to children's imaginations. Dahl's work emerged during a period of burgeoning children's literature.
- Television. ★ ★ The most important thing we've learned, So far as children are concerned, Is never, NEVER, NEVER let. Them near your television set
- The Pig. ★ ★ In England once there lived a big. And wonderfully clever pig. To everybody it was plain. That Piggy had a massive brain. ...
- Hot And Cold. ★ ★ A woman who my mother knows. Came in and took off all her clothes. Said I, not being very old, ... Read Poem.
- "Mike Teavee..." ★ ★ The most important thing we've learned, So far as children are concerned, Is never, NEVER, NEVER let. Them near your television set --
Most people don’t realize that in addition to being a fine writer, Roald Dahl was also a gifted comic poet. His children’s books are full of songs and poetry, and he even wrote three books devoted to nothing but verse. Here are all of his poems (that I know of) with links to further information.
A humorous poem by Roald Dahl about a dentist who is afraid of a crocodile with three hundred teeth. The crocodile is actually a pet of a lady who saves the dentist from being eaten.
Analysis (ai): Dahl's poem modernizes the classic fairy tale by presenting the story from the pig's perspective, adding humor and subversion. The rhyming couplets and playful language reflect Dahl's signature style.
The Tummy Beast. By Roald Dahl. One afternoon I said to mummy, “Who is this person in my tummy? “Who must be small and very thin. “Or how could he have gotten in?” My mother said from where she sat, “It isn’t nice to talk like that.” “It’s true!” I cried. “I swear it, mummy! “There is a person in my tummy! “He talks to me at night in bed,
Learn about the life and works of Roald Dahl, one of the most successful children’s writers in the world. Listen to his poem 'Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf' and explore his books of poems and stories.
