Issu de la 4ème de couverture : "Ce livre n'est pas un conte de fées mais une histoire de vraies sorcières. Vous n'y trouverez ni stupides chapeaux noirs, ni manches à balai : la vérité est beaucoup plus épouvantable. Les vraies sorcières sont habillées de façon ordinaire, vivent dans des maisons ordinaires. En fait, elles ressemblent à n'importe qui. Si on ajoute à cela qu'une sorcière passe son temps à dresser les plans les plus démoniaques pour attirer les enfants dans ses filets, vous comprendrez pourquoi ce livre vous est indispensable !"
Quentin Blake Livres
Quentin Blake est un dessinateur, illustrateur et auteur de livres pour enfants anglais célébré. Son œuvre se distingue par un style ludique et humoristique qui l'a rendu cher aux lecteurs du monde entier. Blake a acquis une renommée principalement grâce à ses illustrations accompagnant les œuvres d'autres auteurs, ainsi que pour ses propres créations originales. Son langage visuel unique et son esprit doux rendent ses livres vraiment mémorables.






In Boy, Roald Dahl recounts his days as a child growing up in England. From his years as a prankster at boarding school to his envious position as a chocolate tester for Cadbury's, Roald Dahl's boyhood was as full of excitement and the unexpected as are his world-famous, best-selling books. Packed with anecdotes -- some funny, some painful, all interesting -- this is a book that's sure to please.
Un amour de tortue
- 72pages
- 3 heures de lecture
Les vieux messieurs gardent parfois un cœur de jeune homme. M. Hoppy, en arrosant ses plantes, se découvre un amour fou pour sa voisine de balcon, Mme Silver... qui n'a d'yeux que pour Alfred, sa tortue! M. Hoppy met en place un stratagème ingénieux pour conquérir l'amour de sa belle.
When eccentric Professor Dupont tries to track down his troupe of brightly- coloured cockatoos, they're always just one step ahead of him. This counting book won the 1992 Smarties Children's Choice Award.
Roald Dahl's Heroes and Villains
- 240pages
- 9 heures de lecture
Enjoy four fabulous full-colour stories featuring some of Roald Dahl's most magnificent heroes and monstrous villains: The Enormous Crocodile, The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me, The Twits, George's Marvellous Medicine. In the good corner find inventive George who stands up to his grizzly, grumpy grandma by mixing a potion unlike any other. And meet Mr Muggle-Wump and his family, whose bravery and quick-thinking lead to extraordinary events. In the bad corner Mr and Mrs Twit are the most terrible twosome you could ever have the misfortune to meet. And beware the crafty, child-guzzling crocodile ..
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Whipple-Scrumptious Sticker Activity Book
- 16pages
- 1 heure de lecture
Head inside Willy Wonka's chocolate factory, where Charlie Bucket, Augustus Gloop, Veruca Salt and the rest await! In this fun collection of puzzles, you can complete the Oompa-Loompas' favourite songs, help lead Violet Beauregarde to the juicing room, and find all of Mr Wonka's finest products. This fun collection of activities includes full colour stickers and classic Quentin Blake artwork.
Roald Dahl's Little Library
- 48pages
- 2 heures de lecture
ONE enormous crocodile, TWO little mice, THREE mischievous monkeys . . . With a little help from Roald Dahl and some of his most famous characters your can learn all about: Whizzpopping numbers Splendiferous colours Glorumptious opposites Phizz-whizzing creatures A delightful treat for curious little hands, this little library is perfect for introducing titchy toddlers to new concepts, and to the imaginative world of Roald Dahl.
L'autre jour, nous avons vu Mlle Legourdin attraper une fille par ses nattes et la projeter par-dessus la barrière du terrain de jeu!--Page 4 de la couverture.
The Spiral Stair
- 62pages
- 3 heures de lecture
With Noah the boa using his coils to work the doughnut machine and with the three giraffes tangled upon the spiral stair, Mortimer's first night in a zoo was one to be remembered for a long, long time.
I have always liked to draw people flying, in all sorts of ways. These people just have simply little angel-type wings, which seem to work perfectly well. These are moments of everyday life transferred to the air - the boys seem to be the only ones to beexploiting the possibilities. In recent years I have found myself working increasingly in sequences of drawings which explore subjects and techniques which interest me. These sequences are the origins of the QB Papers; they vary in approach and tone, and between reality and fantasy. But I hope that in each of them in its own way will appeal to anyone who likes looking at drawings.' - Quentin Blake
The world of David Walliams. Book of stuff
- 80pages
- 3 heures de lecture
A spectacularly funny feast of all things Walliams for super-fans, new fans and anyone who likes laughing out loud a lot. In glorious colour throughout! Welcome to the World of David Walliams. This spectacularly funny book is bursting with Walliams wonderment! Insider sneak peeks, brilliant character quizzes, fabulous fun facts, design your own Walliams book cover and meet Raj in a brand new comic book adventure never seen before. You even get exclusive access to behind-the-scenes content from David Walliams himself. Hours of entertainment for all the family and the perfect companion to David's novels. Featuring colour illustrations from the iconic Sir Quentin Blake and the artistic genius Tony Ross.
Le Bon gros géant
- 265pages
- 10 heures de lecture
Mrs Armitage on Wheels
- 32pages
- 2 heures de lecture
Mrs Armitage sets off for a quiet cycle with her faithful dog, Breakspear, but she just can't help thinking of ways to improve her bicycle. Before very long she has added three very loud horns, a bucket of water to wash her hands, a complete tool kit. And by the time she has also added a seat for Breakspear, two umbrellas, a cassette player and a mouth-organ, Mrs Armitage is riding a very eye-catching contraption. But it is when she finally adds the mast and sail, that Mrs Armitage really runs into trouble. . .
The Big Drawing
- 32pages
- 2 heures de lecture
‘In recent years I have found myself working increasingly in sequences of drawings which explore subjects and techniques which interest me.These sequences are the origins of the QB Papers; they vary in approach and tone, and between reality and fantasy. But I hope that in each of them in its own way will appeal to anyone who likes looking at drawings.’ – Quentin Blake
Up with Birds!
- 29pages
- 2 heures de lecture
Magic Pencil
- 112pages
- 4 heures de lecture
This highly illustrated new book features the work of thirteen of the top children's book illustrators working in the UK today. Each chapter contains a commentary by the illustrator, introducing their work and explaining how they started to illustrate children's books, and shows several original artworks by each illustrator. Quentin Blake's introduction reflects on the complexities of providing an illustrative response to the characters and activities of a writer. Joanna Carey, formerly Children's Book Editor of The Guardian , contributes an illustrated essay on the history of children's book illustration, from the work of Cruikshank, Ardizonne, and Walter Crane, to the instantly recognisable pictures from Winnie the Pooh and the tales of Beatrix Potter. The illustrators featured Angela Barrett, Quentin Blake, Lauren Child, Patrick Benson, Raymond Briggs, Sara Fanelli, Stephen Biesty, John Burningham, Michael Foreman, Tony Ross, Posy Simmonds, Emma Chichester Clark, and Charlotte Voake.
Angelo
- 32pages
- 2 heures de lecture
Angelo and his family travel round the country playing music, singing songs and performing marvellous balancing tricks: Angelo can even dance on a rope! So when he meets Angelina, who is sad and lonely and trapped in her mean uncle's house, Angelo knows just how to help ...
PENS INK & PLACES
- 224pages
- 8 heures de lecture
FOLLOWING FROM THE ENORMOUS SUCCESS OF WORDS AND PICTURES AND BEYOND THE PAGE , THIS NEW PAPERBACK EDITION OF BLAKE'S THIRD VOLUME CONTINUES A NARRATIVE OF VISUAL ADVENTURES OF UNUSUAL DIVERSITY.
Clown
- 32pages
- 2 heures de lecture
INTERNATIONAL BOLOGNA RAGAZZI AWARD WINNER 1996 SMARTIES BOOK PRIZE CATEGORY WINNER 1996 KATE GREENAWAY MEDAL SHORTLIST TITLE 1996 'Missing: a speedy little clown with carroty fingers, blue and white trainers, a green peaked cap and saucer shaped eyes. Have you seen him anywhere?'
Zagazoo is a baby like no other. In this quite exceptional picture book young readers will be delighted by the hilarious and unexpected changes in his behaviour as Zagazoo grows up. Parents may detect some strange echoes of family life. There have been many classic picture books from the incomparable pen of Quentin Blake, but never one more extraordinary.
Quentin Blake's ABC.
- 32pages
- 2 heures de lecture
With a simple rhyming text and characteristically brilliant illustrations from Quentin Blake, this wonderful ABC is an absolute must for young children just getting to grips with their alphabet. “A is for Apples, Some green and some red B is for Breakfast We’re having in bed.”
The Great Piratical Rumbustification
- 80pages
- 3 heures de lecture
Wild and wonderful, these stories will appeal to all readers of fine children's literature, and Blake's illustrations, full of spirit and exuberance, are the perfect accompaniment of Mahy's vigorous tales. The Great Piratical Rumbustification introduces us to Alpha, Oliver, and Omega Terrapin, alone for an evening of devilish fun and none other than Orpheus Clinker, a reformed pirate cleverly transformed into a respectable babysitter. Or has he reformed? Before you can say "Yo Ho Ho" the Terrapin household has become headquarters of the century's biggest pirate party. The Librarian and the Robbers is an equally tickling tale of a band of wicked robbers who one day carry off Serena Laburnum, a beautiful librarian. Follow what happens as the lovely and learned Miss L. not only outwits the robbers, turning them into outstanding citizens, but also teaches them the everlasting pleasures of library science.
The Fabulous Foskett Family Circus
- 32pages
- 2 heures de lecture
Roll up, roll up for the Fabulous Foskett Family Circus! There are Milly and Willy who perform with young Fred, who does a back flip and lands on his head. Uncle Phoenix Foskett who blows smoke rings, Jess and Bess with their conjuring tricks, not to mention singing dogs and birds and performing parrots.Quentin Blake originally created the images of the eccentric and multi-talented Foskett family to decorate a hospital ward. They are combined here with a specially commissioned text by John Yeoman to create a glorious book, which will be enjoyed and treasured by book lovers of all ages.
Revolting Rhymes
- 52pages
- 2 heures de lecture
Presents humourous retellings of six well-known fairy tales featuring surprise endings in place of the traditional happily-ever-after.
«Le métier de visseur de capuchons de tubes de dentifrice ne permettait pas à Mr Bucket de subvenir aux besoins de sa nombreuse famille : Mrs Bucket son épouse, grand-maman Joséphine et grand-papa Joe, grand-papa Georges et grand-maman Georgina. Sans oublier son fils Charlie dont le rêve le plus fou était de manger du chocolat ! Aussi, quelle ne fut pas l'émotion du jeune garçon en apprenant que Willy Wonka invitait cinq enfants à visiter sa merveilleuse chocolaterie, la plus célèbre du monde entier. Les cinq enfants qui découvriraient un ticket d'or caché dans cinq bâtons de chocolat...»Entouré de quatre comédiens qui donnent vie à ces étonnants personnages, Claude Villers raconte l'une des histoires les plus célèbres de Roald Dahl. Une interprétation exceptionnelle au service d'un texte d'une grande drôlerie !
Each of these short stories was written specifically for Christmas. They combine concern for social ills with the myths and memories of childhood and traditional Christmas spirit-lore. The stories include "A Christmas Carol", "The Chimes", "The Battle of Life" and "The Cricket on the Hearth".
Chiddlers will have splendiferous fun learning how to make shapes with the help of this fun and colourful finger trail board book. The touch-and-feel activity encourages children to trace, learn, and identify shapes. With iconic illustrations from Quentin Blake this is the perfect way to introduce chiddlers to the wonderful world of Roald Dahl. Look out for more marvellous books for titchy toddlers- Roald Dahl- Lift-the-flap Hide and Seek Roald Dahl- First 100 Words Roald Dahl- A Phizz-Whizzing 123 Finger Trail Book
A delightful rhyming story about Mister Magnolia, a man who plays a trumpet with a unique 'rooty-toot' sound (though he only wears one boot)! This is a new paperback edition in the 'Quentin Blake Classic' series, originally published in 1980.
Danny the champion of the world
- 240pages
- 9 heures de lecture
A new edition of the well-loved story of Danny and his father who outwit their greedy, rich neighbour, Mr Victor Hazell. With a great new cover by Quentin Blake as well as a whole new exciting end section about Roald Dahl and his world.
What about growing horns then? challenged Melanie. I will then! shouted Billy. Immediately he has taken up the challenge to grow horns Billy Dexter passionately wished that he hadn't, after all he could only fail. However, the next morning Billy's head feels itchy and then no doubt about it, there are bumps on the head. Within a week the boy has the most splendid head of antlers ever. Everyone gets used to them - Billy and his friends, his parents and even his teacher and the head but will the antlers stay for ever, or will Billy find a way to get rid of them? A charming and humorous story about the power of the mind and daring to be different.
Roald Dahl´s Fantabulous Facts
- 119pages
- 5 heures de lecture
A trip through the year, with letters and observations by Roald Dahl himself about everything under the sun, from what he got up to as a boy and the best time of the year for conkers to why he hated Christmas.
Mr Stink
- 267pages
- 10 heures de lecture
Chloe sees Mr Stink every day, but she's never spoken to him. Which isn't surprising, because he's a tramp, and he stinks. But there's more to Mr Stink than meets the eye (or nose) and before she knows it, Chloe has an unusual new friend hiding in her garden shed.
Quentin Blake is one of the best loved of children's illustrators. This book selects and illustrates his favourite comic verse. His unique style of drawing brings a fresh perspective to each poem. It combines classic writers such as Lewis Carroll and Edward Lear with more contemporary talents such as Roger McGough, Margaret Mahy and Russell Hoban.
Mrs Armitage Queen of the road
- 32pages
- 2 heures de lecture
When Uncle Cosmo buys himself a motorbike and gives Mrs Armitage his boring old car, it soon becomes obvious that her driving skills leave a lot to be desired. Mrs Armitage and Breakspear cause havoc bumping into bollards, bedsteads, lorries, a crane and bedoinging over some extremely uneven roads. As the bumper, the doors, the mudguard and even the roof disappear along the way, the car is transformed into a mean machine and Mrs Armitage becomes Queen of the Road!
Patrick
- 30pages
- 2 heures de lecture
Welcome to the wonderful world of Patrick! For when he plays his violin, the most extraordinary things start to happen: fish can fly, and cows can dance and trees grow cakes instead of apples. There's fireworks and fun and colours everywhere, when Patrick performs his magical tunes...
Michael Morpurgo has brought together this collection of memorable poems that will set fire to kids' imaginations.
The Roald Dahl Cunning Quiz Book
- 128pages
- 5 heures de lecture
The Dahlmanac : a year with Roald Dahl fun facts and jokes
- 155pages
- 6 heures de lecture
This volume contains jokes, activities, fun facts and extracts from Roald Dahl's own letters. It is split into different months, following the school year from September to August.
Je n'ai que huit ans, me disais-je. Jamais un petit garçon de huit ans n'a tué quelqu'un. C'est impossible. [4e de couv.]
James et la grosse pêche
- 144pages
- 6 heures de lecture
Le petit James vit chez ses deux méchantes tantes depuis le décès de ses parents, avalés par un rhinocéros. Un jour, un curieux personnage lui donne un sac rempli de petites choses vertes. Les aventures commençent quand James renverse son contenu... Au fil d'événements fabuleux et de rencontres extraordinaires, on vibre et on s'amuse avec le petit garçon! Bref on adore!
Dennis was different. Why was he different, you ask? Well, a small clue might be in the title of this book!
Reverend Lee doesn't realise that his dyslexia is affecting his sermons. His parishioners are at first amused and then shocked by the garbled messages coming from the pulpit. Finally a cure is found. The Vicar must walk backwards for the rest of his life. By the author of The Witches.
A musical interpretation of some of Quentin Blake's favourite stories, including "All Join In", "Mr Magnolia", "Mrs Armitage on Wheels", "Quentin Blake's Nursery Rhymes", "ABC" and "The Dancing Frog".
The box of delights
- 388pages
- 14 heures de lecture
"Strange things begin to happen the minute young Kay Harker boards the train to go home for Christmas and finds himself under observation by two very shifty-looking characters. Arriving at his destination, the boy is immediately accosted by a bright-eyed old man with a mysterious message: "The wolves are running." Soon danger is everywhere, as a gang of criminals headed by the notorious wizard Abner Brown and his witch wife Sylvia Daisy Pouncer gets to work. What does Abner Brown want? The magic box that the old man has entrusted to Kay, which allows him to travel freely not only in space but in time, too. The gang will stop at nothing to carry out their plan, even kidnapping Kay's friend, the tough little Maria Jones, and threatening to cancel Christmas celebrations altogether. But with the help of his allies, including an intrepid mouse, a squadron of Roman soldiers, the legendary Herne the Hunter, and the inventor of the Box of Delights himself, Kay just may be able rescue his friend, foil Abner Brown's plot, and save Christmas, too"--Publisher's description.
Dirty Beasts
- 32pages
- 2 heures de lecture
A collection of humorous poems about amazing or nasty creatures, including a flying cow, a pig who turns the tables on a farmer, and crocodiles, lions, and anteaters who delight in devouring people.
Fantastique Maître Renard
- 128pages
- 5 heures de lecture
Dans la vallée vivent trois riches fermiers, éleveurs de succulentes volailles. Boggis, Bunce, Bean, le gros, le petit, le maigre, laids comme des poux, sont mesquins, avares et méchants et chacun dans le voisinage les craint - tout particulièrement les enfants et les animaux. Or, au-dessus de la vallée, dans le bois, une famille de renards a établi son terrier. Maître Renard, Dame Renard et leurs quatre renardeaux affamés et malins ont trouvé un astucieux moyen de se ravitailler : Maître Renard va tranquillement se servir dans les poulaillers des trois compères. Dindes dodues et tendres poulets figurent ainsi tous les soirs au menu. Mais les trois grigous méditent une terrible vengeance... Féroce, savoureux et drôle : du meilleur Roald Dahl !
The Twits
- 96pages
- 4 heures de lecture
How do you outwit a Twit? Mr. and Mrs. Twit are the smelliest, ugliest people in the world. They hate everything -- except playing mean jokes on each other, catching innocent birds to put in their Bird Pies, and making their caged monkeys, the Muggle-Wumps, stand on their heads all day. But the Muggle-Wumps have had enough. They don't just want out, they want revenge.
Ars Armitage arrives on the beach with her surfboard and her faithful dog Breakspear, and paddles out to sea to wait for the Big Wave. And when the Big Wave finally arrives, Mrs Armitage certainly surfs with style!
Rhyme Stew
- 96pages
- 4 heures de lecture
Exciting new branding for Roald Dahl, the world's top storyteller!
Three Little Monkeys and the Grand Hotel
- 32pages
- 2 heures de lecture
A remarkable collaboration – that brings together giants of the picture book world – to create a funny, anarchic and utterly delightful picture book. A classic of the future.
Snuff
- 29pages
- 2 heures de lecture
Snuff cant wait to be a knight and have lots of adventures, but Sir Thomas Magpie despairs of him - Snuff just doesnt always get things right. But when the bootmaker is raided by thieves, Snuff might just have an idea of how to save the day.
From chocolate-covered chickens to grizzly grouchy grandmas and the disgusting Twists, this fantabulous book of fantastically funny jokes will keep you and your friends chuckling for hours. And it's all for a very good cause - royalties from the sale of this very special book go towards Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity, helping to make seriously ill children's lives better. Which famous writer goes well with a hot dog? Roll Dahl! What's green and goes up and down? A Snozzcumber in a lift! What's a rabbit's favourite music? Hip-hop!
L'Enorme Crocodile
- 48pages
- 2 heures de lecture
"Rien n'est plus délicieux qu'un enfant !" dit l'énorme crocodile. Heureusement, ce n'est pas facile pour un crocodile de trouver un enfant à manger lorsque les autres animaux de la forêt s'en mêlent. Dès 5 ans
My Dad Is Fantastic
- 16pages
- 1 heure de lecture
The perfect gift for your FANTASTIC dad this Father's Day! My Dad is FANTASTIC He's clever, kind and wise. You'll know he's really smiling By the twinkle in his eyes! A read-aloud rhyming board book that celebrates dads everywhere - from their most FANTASTIC moments to their most magnificent WHIZZPOPS! More marvellous books for titchy toddlers: Roald Dahl's Colours Roald Dahl's ABC Roald Dahl's Opposites Roald Dahl's 123
Three Little Monkeys at Christmas
- 32pages
- 2 heures de lecture
A remarkable collaboration - that brings together giants of the picture book world - to create a funny, anarchic and utterly delightful picture book. A classic of the future.
Loveykins
- 32pages
- 2 heures de lecture
One bright spring morning, after a night of gales in the great woods, Angela Bowling discovers a small helpless bird who has fallen from his nest. Determined to help, she scoops the creature up and bears him home. From that day forth, Angela lavishes all her nurturing care and attention upon the bird. Augustus is wrapped in the softest of blankets and is fed the finest of foods. He travels in style in an elaborate basket, or in his magnificent pushchair. Nothing is too good for Angela's little loveykins. And when Augustus becomes too large for his blankets, or his basket, or his pushchair, Angela builds him a shed of his very own. All is well, until one fateful night when the storms rage through the great woods once again-
La potion magique de Georges Bouillon
- 148pages
- 6 heures de lecture
La plupart des grands-mères sont d'adorables vieilles dames, gentilles et serviables. Hélas, ce n'est pas le cas de la de Georges ! Grincheuse, affreuse et égoïste, elle ressemble trop à une sorcière. Et puis elle a de curieux goûts : elle aime se régaler de limaces, de chenilles... Un jour, alors qu'elle vient une fois de plus de le terroriser, Georges décide de lui préparer une terrible potion magique. Une potion aux effets surprenants, extraordinaires, hilarant.
Colourfully illustrated, humorous picture story book learning about opposites with the little boy Simkin. Minimal text. Suitable for reading aloud. The author/illustrator's other publications include 'Mr Magnolia' and illustrations of much of Roald Dahl's work.
The giraffe with an infinitely expandable neck, the pelican with a magical retractable beak, and the dancing monkey are among Roald Dahl's most popular characters. Together with Billy, a small boy with a dream, they team up to make the most amazing ladderless window-cleaning company ever invented.
Les Minuscules
- 66pages
- 3 heures de lecture
L'histoire de ces petits êtres qui vivent au coeur de la forêt ... A lire et à écouter.
The Midnight Folk
- 282pages
- 10 heures de lecture
Talking paintings and animals help Kay in his attempt to outwit the witches and locate his great-grandfather's buried treasure.
Three Little Monkeys Ride Again
- 32pages
- 2 heures de lecture
A remarkable collaboration - that brings together giants of the picture book world - to create a funny, anarchic and utterly delightful picture book. A classic of the future.
Le doigt magique
- 72pages
- 3 heures de lecture
M. Cassard le fermier et ses fils Richard et Bernard aiment chasser : le samedi, ils s'amusent à tirer sur les canards. Ils savent que cela met très en colère la petite fille qui vit à côté de chez eux ; mais ce qu'ils ignorent, c'est qu'elle a un doigt magique... Si vous détestez la bêtise et la méchanceté, alors cette histoire de Roald Dahl est vraiment pour vous.
Puffin Story Books: Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator
- 160pages
- 6 heures de lecture
Now that Charlie has won the chocolate factory, what's next? Even wilder adventures, that'swhat! Join him, Grandpa Joe, and, of course, Willy Wonka for the amazing, intergalactic sequel to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory!
Smelly Jelly Smelly Fish
The Seaside Book
Thirteen Things You Cannot Really Manage Without
- 32pages
- 2 heures de lecture
'These originated in a set of drawings of objects for display in a shop in Aldeburgh, called “Objects.” These are thirteen of the more eccentric ones.In recent years I have found myself working increasingly in sequences of drawings which explore subjects and techniques which interest me.These sequences are the origins of the QB Papers; they vary in approach and tone, and between reality and fantasy. But I hope that in each of them in its own way will appeal to anyone who likes looking at drawings.’ – Quentin Blake
The title was suggested by the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. I have many, often quite serious, pictures of people drawing animals or (more often) birds. Here they are just simply adapted to provide a handful of visual jokes. I hope they’re amusing. In recent years I have found myself working increasingly in sequences of drawings which explore subjects and techniques which interest me. These sequences are the origins of the QB Papers; they vary in approach and tone, and between reality and fantasy. But I hope that in each of them in its own way will appeal to anyone who likes looking at drawings.’ – Quentin Blake
It may just have been an accident that I drew a man looking at a line on the floor. After that I drew a lot more, and after that I edited and redrew some so that the line took on a character of its own and one can believe (I hope) that it's actually moving, with its observer reacting appropriately. I thought it became almost like a simple, tiny animated film. In recent years I have found myself working increasingly in sequences of drawings which explore subjects and techniques which interest me. These sequences are the origins of the QB Papers; they vary in approach and tone, and between reality and fantasy. But I hope that in each of them in its own way will appeal to anyone who likes looking at drawings.' - Quentin Blake
I drew all these in bed one morning. I'm not sure why I chose this kind of person, but once again the interest for me is the variations on a fixed set of features (bald head, spectacles, moustache). In recent years I have found myself working increasingly in sequences of drawings which explore subjects and techniques which interest me. These sequences are the origins of the QB Papers; they vary in approach and tone, and between reality and fantasy. But I hope that in each of them in its own way will appeal to anyone who likes looking at drawings.' - Quentin Blake
The Weed
- 32pages
- 2 heures de lecture
The Weed is a new title from the highly acclaimed author/illustrator Quentin Blake. An inspiring fable about the power of nature, encouraging children and adults alike to care for the environment and each other.
The Language of the Fan
- 28pages
- 1 heure de lecture
Another idea which came from I don’t know where, though I have drawn fans before, and they serve to emphasise gesture. These are drawn in a simplified style, and the costume is a mime artist’s costume.In recent years I have found myself working increasingly in sequences of drawings which explore subjects and techniques which interest me.These sequences are the origins of the QB Papers; they vary in approach and tone, and between reality and fantasy. But I hope that in each of them in its own way will appeal to anyone who likes looking at drawings.’ – Quentin Blake
Night Thoughts
- 32pages
- 2 heures de lecture
A catalogue of drawings showing strange night creatures, drawn using watercolour marker. Quentin writes, `In recent years I have found myself working increasingly in sequences of drawings which explore subjects and techniques which interest me. These sequences are the origins of The QB Papers; they vary in approach and tone, and between reality and fantasy. But I hope that each in its own way will appeal to anyone who likes looking at drawings.¿
I enjoy drawing mountains and rocky landscapes, especially with people riding through them on eccentric vehicles; and so of course it's natural that some of them should meet. (Not always at themost convenient place or moment). In recent years I have found myself working increasingly in sequences of drawings which explore subjects and techniques which interest me. These sequences are the origins of the QB Papers; they vary in approach and tone, and between reality and fantasy. But I hope that in each of them in its own way will appeal to anyone who likes looking at drawings.' - Quentin Blake
Mr. Filkins in the Desert
- 32pages
- 2 heures de lecture
When Mr Filkins sets off for his 90th birthday party he has no idea how eventful the journey will be. With this characteristically beautiful new story, celebrated author and illustrator Quentin Blake shows us, with the wisdom born of a lifetime observing human and other creatures, that small acts of kindness are the stuff of life.

























































