ABOUT THE BOOK

Dirty Beasts is a funny collection of animal poems by Roald Dahl, illustrated by Quentin Blake

The book features a wild assortment of unusual beasts, including a clever pig, a singing scorpion and a giant toad, all brought to life through Roald Dahl’s playful verse and Quentin Blake’s distinctive illustrations

WHO IS IT FOR?

Recommended age: approximately 7–11 years

Children who enjoy funny and unusual stories
Roald Dahl fans
Young poetry readers
Children who enjoy animals and silly humour
Readers developing vocabulary and expressive reading

WHY WE LOVE IT

Roald Dahl’s imaginative verse combines animals, humour and unexpected situations to make poetry entertaining for children

Quentin Blake’s lively illustrations add even more personality and humour to the collection

BOOK DETAILS

Title: Dirty Beasts
Author: Roald Dahl
Illustrator: Quentin Blake
Genre: Children’s Poetry / Humour / Animals
Format: Paperback
Recommended Age: Approximately 7–11 Years
ISBN: 978-0-141-50174-1