Book details
The Puffin Book of Nonsense Stories
Description
The stories are a marvellous mix of nonsense. Classic stories include extracts from Roald Dahl, Lewis Carroll, Edward Lear and Margaret Mahy. These are combined with less well-known but equally anarchic material - from authors such as Jane Austen and Evelyn Waugh.
Age
7-11
Text complexity
beginner
Length
286 pages
Why to read
- Stimulates Imagination: Quentin Blake's 'The Puffin Book of Nonsense Stories' is filled with whimsical and fantastical tales that encourage readers, especially children, to expand their imagination and think creatively.
- Language Playfulness: The book offers a delightful exploration of language, with playful use of words, rhymes, and rhythms that can help develop a love for reading and writing in young readers.
- Cultural Literacy: Nonsense literature is a significant part of the literary canon, and reading this book can help readers appreciate the genre and understand references to nonsense stories in other works and popular culture.
- Artistic Appreciation: Quentin Blake is renowned for his illustrations as well as his storytelling. This book provides an opportunity to enjoy and appreciate his unique artistic style, which has captured the hearts of readers around the world.