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Original Roald Dahl sketches to go on auction in Scotland

Original drawings by children’s author Roald Dahl are set to be sold at an auction in Scotland

The National (Scotland)

14 best Christmas books for kids to read in the run-up to the big day

From audio books to festive classics, these are the best tales for little ones to read this Christmas

The Independent UK

Best toys to gift for Christmas 2024 that kids will love, from Jellycat to Sylvanian Families

Endless fun beyond Christmas morning

Evening Standard

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Best illustrated children's books

From classic stories illustrated by the likes of Quentin Blake to new contemporary tales with unique art styles

Evening Standard

Easter TV 2024: all the best shows and films to watch this bank holiday weekend

Our guide to Easter TV 2024 brings you all the best shows for the long weekend.

WhatToWatch

Quentin Blake’s Box of Treasures: where to watch, stories, cast and everything we know

Quentin Blake’s Box of Treasures added two iconic stories to their special animated collection.

WhatToWatch

Things to do in London this weekend (February 16 – 18)

From a Franco-Chinese collaboration supper to the latest young performing talent in Hackney, Mike Daw has everything to eat, see and do this weekend

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Medieval former home of artist Quentin Blake for sale for £950,000

Quentin Blake, who was best known for illustrating Roald Dahl's books, lived at the 574-year-old property for 50 years between 1972 and 2022

Evening Standard

New Quentin Blake museum to provide a London home for a booming art form

The centre – featuring the work of acclaimed artists – will be the only permanent place in Britain to learn about the history of illustration

The Guardian - UK

Simon Pegg on sequels, alcoholism and fame: ‘People always ask when I’m going on Strictly – never’

The ‘Mission: Impossible’ star is lending his voice to a Quentin Blake animation for BBC One this festive season. Annabel Nugent finds out how he mixes family life with fame, whether he’ll be a part of Tom Cruise’s ‘third act’, and how he felt about briefly becoming a ‘poster boy…

The Independent UK

The first-ever National Illustration Day is coming (and it's about time)

Thanks to The Quentin Blake Centre.

Creative Bloq

Quentin Blake: If sensitive people had their way The Twits would not exist

Sir Quentin illustrated children’s classics including Matilda, The BFG, and The Twits.

The Independent UK

New Quentin Blake art trail is set to draw half-term visitors to WWT Washington

The wildlife centre has launched a trail featuring some never-before-seen drawings by the famous Roald Dahl artist

Chronicle Live

The 100 greatest children’s books of all time, according to the BBC

Philip Pullman, CS Lewis and Roald Dahl feature in top 10

The Independent UK

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BBC names 100 greatest children’s books of all time

Philip Pullman, CS Lewis and Roald Dahl feature in top 10

Belfast Live

Renowned illustrator Sir Quentin Blake draws crowds to Co Down wetland

The events will run until February 2024

The Independent UK

Exhibition featuring Quentin Blake works to be held at Compton Verney

The exhibition will feature more than 70 of Sir Quentin’s images.

Chronicle Live

Ultimate list of over 100 brilliant books every child should read for World Book Day

Whether you've got a toddler or a teen at home, there are dozens of timeless and modern classics that they are sure to enjoy - here's a few ideas to get them started in the world of books

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The Guardian - UK

Roald Dahl threatened publisher with ‘enormous crocodile’ if they changed his words

Conversation with Francis Bacon emerges amid the row over updating controversial language in the children’s author’s books

The Independent UK

The 6 most glaring edits to Roald Dahl’s books by publisher Puffin

Author’s children’s stories have been rewritten to remove language deemed problematic

The Independent UK

The 6 most glaring edits to Roald Dahl’s books by publisher Puffin

Author’s children’s stories have been rewritten to remove language deemed problematic

Evening Standard

Best books to buy for children this Christmas

Capture the big imaginations of the little people in your life with these magical reads. Melanie McDonagh rounds up her favourites

The Conversation

Quentin Blake at 90: celebrating the joy and magic of the illustrator of Matilda, The BFG and beyond

The expression “national treasure” could have been invented for Sir Quentin Blake who celebrates his 90th birthday on December 16 – and we might also celebrate his considerable impact on the status and understanding of the art of illustration.

The Independent UK

Quentin Blake’s birthday celebrated by illustrators with drawings of 90 candles

Sir Quentin has also donated 140 new works, created in his 90th year, for an auction to raise funds for a new centre of illustration.

The Independent UK

Queen’s Birthday Honours recipients ‘reflect monarch’s qualities’

Author Sir Salman Rushdie, actor Damian Lewis and broadcaster Clare Balding were among the well-known faces recognised in the Platinum Jubilee list.

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