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how to make Nishnobblers

How to make Wonka’s Nishnobblers

Posted on August 24, 2021 by jenny

My 9 year old loves to be in the kitchen. She recently asked to make something and with Roald Dahl Day coming up next month we decided to make something inspired by one of his stories. Everyone knows The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me and we loved the sound of yummy Nishnobblers (from Roald…

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7 James and the Giant Peach activities for kids

7 James and the Giant Peach activities for kids {+ a book giveaway}

Posted on August 29, 2018July 6, 2025 by jenny

We are so excited for Roald Dahl Day which is celebrated every year in September. This year Roald Dahl’s very first novel for children, James and the Giant Peach is the focus of the celebrations. It is such a great story. I’ve been re-reading it with my children and really look forward to reading a…

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James and the Giant Peach story stones

James and the Giant Peach story stones

Posted on August 14, 2018August 14, 2018 by jenny

We love making story stones and decorating rocks. We have built up quite a stash so have been taking a few out with us every day and hiding them around the neighbourhood. It’s been so lovely to see friends finding them and posting them on our local painted rocks Facebook page. It definitely encourages us…

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How to celebrate Roald Dahl Day 2018

How to celebrate Roald Dahl Day 2018 {Plans for a Peach of a Day}

Posted on August 8, 2018August 8, 2018 by jenny

Roald Dahl Day is the annual, global celebration of the world’s number one storyteller, his beloved stories and unforgettable characters. Roald Dahl Day happens on and around September 13th, which was the author’s birthday. What parent doesn’t love sharing these stories with their children? We are looking forward to all the activities next month. How to celebrate…

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Roald Dahl's Billy and the Minpins

Roald Dahl’s Billy and the Minpins

Posted on August 19, 2017August 11, 2019 by jenny

Children’s books are so special. I read with my children every night and I enjoy choosing books as much as they do. My 7 year old loves Roald Dahl so we were delighted to receive a copy of Billy and the Minpins, which we had never read before. Billy and the Minpins is a new…

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9 ways to celebrate Roald Dahl Day

9 ways to celebrate Roald Dahl Day

Posted on August 5, 2017August 19, 2017 by jenny

Roald Dahl Day is the annual, global celebration of the world’s number one storyteller, his beloved stories and unforgettable characters. Roald Dahl Day happens on and around September 13th, the author’s birthday. We love Roald Dahl and have been looking for ways to get involved. CELEBRATING ROALD DAHL’S CHILD HEROES: This year, we celebrate the iconic…

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Celebrating Roald Dahl Day

Posted on September 7, 2016January 14, 2017 by jenny

My blog seems to be receiving lots of visits from people searching for Roald Dahl crafts lately which is great as we are big fans of Roald Dahl and the characters he created. This year is a very special year for Roald Dahl fans as we are celebrating the 100th anniversary of Roald Dahl’s birth….

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The Gloriumptious Worlds of Roald Dahl

The Gloriumptious Worlds of Roald Dahl {book review}

Posted on August 5, 2016August 16, 2019 by jenny

The Gloriumptious Worlds of Roald Dahl, a spectacular scrapbook of stories, characters and creations is published later this month, part of the celebrations surrounding 100 years since the birth of the author. Don’t forget the 13th September will see the biggest ever global celebration of Roald Dahl’s birthday on Roald Dahl Day. So, have you…

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The BFG Dream Jar Trail Chinatown

Exploring The BFG Dream Jar Trail in London

Posted on July 26, 2016January 15, 2022 by jenny

We’ve had a couple of trips into the West End recently and managed to tick off some of The BFG Dream Jars that are currently in place around the country until 31st August. The majority of the sculptures are in London so we’re planning a few more trips over the holidays so we can visit…

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