Books like Vile Verses by Roald Dahl
Vile Verses is a vibrant anthology of children’s songs, fairy tales, and poems. Illustrated throughout, the book offers a playful mix of narrative verse and lyrical tunes that capture Dahl’s signature humor and rhythmic charm.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Poetry/Narrative Poetry
Authors: Roald Dahl
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