Rhyme Stew

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Information

Information on identifying editions is from Richard Walker’s “Roald Dahl – A Guide to Collecting His First Editions”.

  • First editions:
    • Jonathan Cape, 1989, UK.
      • Illustrated by: Quentin Blake
      • To identify: Used a standard single statement (‘First published’ followed by the date with later printings stated underneath) and published with a dust jacket priced at £7.95.
    • Viking, 1990, USA.
      • Illustrated by: Quentin Blake
      • To identify: Used a number line and published with a dust jacket priced at $14.95.
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Description

A collection of ribald rhymes featuring characters from fairy tales,fables and nursery rhymes, as you’ve never seen them before! From the tortoise and the hare and Hansel and Gretel to Ali Baba and Aladdin, these traditional stories will never seem the same again once you have had a taste of Roald Dahl’s hilarious verse and Quentin Blake’s suitably lively illustrations.


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Covers


Dutch Covers – Rijmsoep


Norwegian Covers – Rim & Røre


Welsh Covers – Pastai Odl