Discover more books

ABC

By Roald Dahl

Discover Dahl’s wonderfully wacky alphabet, where every letter hides a quirky character or word.

whimsical engaging educational delightful

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 3.83

From 6 readers

What do our readers think of ABC? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

There are not enough reviews to summarise yet.

What does the Pageticker team say about ABC?

Roald Dahl's ABC gives the alphabet a gloriumptious makeover, pairing familiar characters and wonderfully odd words with Quentin Blake's lively illustrations. It is a sturdy, cheerful choice for pre-schoolers and reception, though some Dahl references may mean more to adults and older siblings. Expect plenty of pointing, page-turning and the occasional enthusiastic “again!”

Genres

Humour Non-fiction

What is ABC about?

Embark on a splendiferous journey through the alphabet with Roald Dahl's ABC! Each letter introduces you to delightful characters and quirky words from Dahl's beloved stories, all brought to life with Quentin Blake's whimsical illustrations. This sturdy board book is perfect for little hands eager to learn their ABCs in a fun and engaging way.

About the author

Roald Dahl was a brilliant British author who wrote many fantastic stories for children. He is best known for books like 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory', 'Matilda', and 'The BFG'. His stories are full of imagination, unusual characters, and exciting adventures that have delighted readers all around the world.

Discussion ideas around ABC

Favourite Letter: Which letter and picture do you like best, and what makes it stand out to you?

Funny Words: Which word sounds the silliest, and what funny word would you invent for another letter?

Dahl Characters: What do you think Fantastic Mr Fox or the Roly-Poly Bird might do if they met?

Big and Small: Which creatures in the book look big or small, and how does that change the way you feel about them?

Your ABC: If you made an alphabet book about your own world, what would you choose for A, B and C?

Pages

24 pages

Reading age

Board Book (0-3)

This edition

2019

First published

2019

Celebrate every book your child reads

Keep track of the books they've read on Pageticker and watch their reading journey grow.

Pageticker

Ready to get started?

Join thousands of readers discovering their next favourite book