The iconic children’s book writer Roald Dahl (1916–1990) concluded his last book, The Minpins (1991) with these poignant words: “And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you ...

Only a special author can enter the imaginative realm of a child to write a Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Yet this authorized biography, written by someone who knew Dahl and worked with the ...

In ‘In Search of Lost time,’Marcel Proust warns of the futility of regretting one’s past. “We are not provided with wisdom,” he writes, “we must discover it for ourselves, after a journey through the ...

Roald Dahl signing books in Amsterdam in 1988. Credit: Wikimedia Commons. “A little magic can take you a long way.” No line written by Roald Dahl is quoted more than the above. Alas, I’m not sure he ...

There is plenty of stimulation for young theatergoers in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s adaptation of Roald Dahl’s beloved book. By Houman Barekat For kids who hide indoors with a pile of books until ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It goes without saying that Roald Dahl’s impressive repertoire of children’s books are classics. Road ...

As spooky season approaches, the master of children’s horror recommends creepy-crawly classics and modern thrills for young readers. By R.L. Stine A new play in London portrays the beloved children’s ...