What great fun it is to read!

Roald Dahl has an amazing talent for taking well-known stories and transforming them into outrageously hilarious rhymes.

The unexpected twists he adds make the reading experience even more engaging and entertaining.

I am so captivated by this book that I can't wait to read it again, but this time out loud.

I truly found this book to be delightful, funny, and perfectly harmless.

It's the kind of book that can bring a smile to your face and brighten up your day.

Whether you're a child or an adult, you're sure to enjoy the unique charm of Roald Dahl's writing.

So, go ahead and pick up this book and let the laughter begin!

Another collection of 'altered' fairy tales has emerged, and it is truly a cause for concern.

While "Revolting Rhymes" was somewhat delightful, this particular collection is simply awful. It is classified as a children's book, yet it shouldn't even be accessible to adults. Roald Dahl, the author, was a blatant misogynist, and many of his books contain themes of rape. These supposed children's stories also have undercurrents of such disturbing themes. In an attempt to be funny, they instead left a sour taste in my mouth.

Out of the entire collection, there are only about 3 stories that are somewhat palatable. However, it is not worth wading through the rest of the book just for those few. The overall content and tone of this collection are inappropriate and do a disservice to both children and adults alike. It is important to be critical of the media we consume, especially when it comes to books that are intended for young minds.

Parents and educators should be cautious when selecting books for children and ensure that they are of a high quality and promote positive values. This collection of 'altered' fairy tales is a prime example of what not to choose.

Rated 3 / 5 stars

Synopsis:

This is an illustrated collection that features fifteen parodies. The range is wide, going from skewered nursery rhymes to epic slapstick sagas. It offers a unique take on familiar stories that we all know and love.

Review:

I've never been a huge fan of books with short stories. However, this one, Rhyme Stew, is an exception. It contains fifteen parodies of original short stories. This is my first encounter with Roald Dahl's work, and I have to say it wasn't a letdown. Mr. Dahl has an incredibly wild imagination when it comes to his stories.


My favorite stories in this book were The Emperor's New Clothes, The Tortoise and the Hare, and The Dentist and the Crocodile. With The Emperor's New Clothes, although you might initially think there's not much difference from the original, I still really enjoyed Dahl's version. The Tortoise and the Hare was by far my absolute favorite. In this story, Mr. Dahl completely transformed the ending and the storyline, making it feel like an entirely original tale. The Dentist and the Crocodile was just a hilarious story for me. I mean, if I were in the dentist's shoes checking the crocodile's teeth, I'd be truly scared.


I loved reading the rhymes in this book. It's a fun, whimsical, and hilarious experience. This book would be great for storytelling to your children, nephews, or nieces. Overall, I enjoyed reading this book, but I doubt I'll reread it anytime soon. I would most likely recommend it to my younger nieces or nephews or read it to them.


This review is posted for the 13 Days Reading Children and Young Adult's Literature.


Read my full review on http://booksoverall.blogspot.com/2015...

A collection of poems by Dahl, seemingly intended for children, presents an interesting mix. The longer poems, which subvert well-known stories such as Dick Whittington, the Tortoise and the Hare, the Emperor's New Clothes, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, Hansel and Gretel, and Aladdin, are generally of a much higher quality. They offer fresh perspectives and interpretations that can engage and amuse both children and adults. However, the shorter poems often seem to be little more than doggerel encoding a club-room joke. They frequently lack good taste and may not appeal to the target audience as much as they could. This collection is perhaps a product of a different era. Although it was published in 1989, when things were already changing, it still retains some of the characteristics of an earlier time.

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