Rhyme Stew

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Imbue – To inspire or fill someone with a particular quality or feeling, often used in the context of art or creativity.

Rhyme Stew by Roald Dahl | Goodreads Rhyme Stew by Roald Dahl | Goodreads

I loved this, I found it very funny... my children were mildly amused. This may have been in part the slightly old fashioned words and slang that they didn't understand and needed explaining. Rhyme Stew is a collection of poems by Roald Dahl with illustrations by Quentin Blake. The poems are humorous and imaginative. Askew – Crooked or not straight, often used in the context of something being off-kilter or unbalanced. Coup – A sudden and decisive action or maneuver, often used in the context of politics or military strategy. The only downside is the poems sometimes have big words that some children – even me – might not understand. One of my favourite poems is called ‘The Price of Debauchery‘ which is about a girl who lets a boy kiss her behind her house although her Mum told her not to. I learnt what debauchery means.Roald Dahl basically took some well-known fables and tales and turned them into silly rhymes. We all know how Roald Dahl had quite the imagination, so this collection can be crazy and hilarious. Some of the rhymes are a bit too risqué and aren't really suited for kids as they reference sex, adultery, and even cannabalism, but I think some of it would likely go unnoticed. Definitely read at your own risk! Others are completely harmless. Quentin Blake's iconic illustrations are absolutely perfect in every Roald Dahl book we've read. They magically work together with his stories, creating interesting characters. The kids have grown used to seeing his illustrations in most of their favorite Dahl books. Halloo – An archaic term meaning “to shout” or “to call out,” often used in the context of hunting or outdoor activities. Undo – To reverse or cancel an action or process, often used in the context of computer programs or editing. Glue – A substance used to bond materials together, often used in the context of crafting or construction.

The Dentist and the Crocodile by Roald Dahl | Poetry Foundation The Dentist and the Crocodile by Roald Dahl | Poetry Foundation

Ru – A Chinese term meaning “confusion” or “chaos,” often used in the context of philosophy or politics. I remember having a copy of Roald Dahl's Revolting Rhymes when I was little but I've never read this one.Debut – The first public performance or appearance of something, often used in the context of music or sports. Pu – A Chinese term meaning “simplicity” or “purity,” often used in the context of philosophy or aesthetics.