About This Book
Roald Dahl's Revolting Rhymes is a collection of six classic fairy tales, including Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Little Red Riding Hood, retold in rhyming verse with a mischievous, often dark, sense of humor. Dahl subverts the traditional 'happily-ever-after' endings, replacing them with surprising, sometimes violent, but always comical twists. Parents should be aware that the book contains elements like decapitation, characters being eaten, and a pistol-wielding Little Red Riding Hood, all presented with an absurd, over-the-top tone that aims for laughs rather than genuine fright. It's perfect for children aged 4-11 who enjoy wordplay and are ready for a clever, irreverent take on beloved stories.
Presents humorous retellings of six well-known fairy tales featuring surprise endings in place of the traditional happily-ever-after
Violence
Character Death
Scary Scenes
Discussion Prompts
1
How are these stories different from the original fairy tales you know? Which changes surprised you the most?
2
Do you think the characters in Roald Dahl's versions are more clever or brave than in the traditional stories? Why or why not?
3
Which of these 'revolting rhymes' was your favorite and why?
4
Roald Dahl often uses humor, even when things are a bit dark. How does he make these stories funny?
5
If you could rewrite a fairy tale with a 'revolting' twist, which one would it be and what would happen?
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