by Roald Dahl (Author), Quentin Blake (Illustrator)
Roald Dahl had an abiding love for and interest in nature. He kept notes about the habits of moles and foxes, the colour and song of birds and the different flowers, plants and berries that blossomed in the countryside around his home, Gipsy House, throughout the year. In the last year of his life he worked on a diary. But what was originally intended to be a few lines turned into a memorable account of the passing year. Reminiscences of childhood and adolescene, combined with tips about how to rid your lawn of moles or attract birds to your garden, are interwoven with observations about the changing seasons and the festivals we celebrate.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 64
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Jonathan Cape
Published: 02 Sep 1993
ISBN 10: 0224036475
ISBN 13: 9780224036474
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
Book Overview: This book will delight adults and children equally. It is a book to linger over, to savour and enjoy, and is destined to become a classic.