The best-selling author of classics such as CHARILE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, THE BFG and MATILDA, Roald Dahl has many times been voted Britain's all-time favourite author and was described by The Times on his death in 1990 as "one of the most widely read and influential writers of our generation". His writing career began with articles for magazines such as The New Yorker and he wrote successful novellas and short stories for adults before concentrating on his outstanding children's stories. A selection of his adult stories was dramatised for television under the title TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED and many of his children's books have been adapted for film and television.

Roald Dahl's verses are unparalleled in their verve, wit and appeal and this new treasury includes familiar tales such as 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears (from Revolting Rhymes) alongside lesser known or unpublished gems such as 'The Shark'. The verses are beautifully illustrated by some of the most exciting artists working in illustration today, including, of course, Dahl's best-known and much-loved illustrator, Quentin Blake.

Featured illustrators (in alphabetical order): Russell Ayto, Peter Bailey, Quentin Blake, Geefwee Boedoe, Emma Chichester Clark, Lauren Child, Babette Cole, Alexis Deacon, Mini Grey, William Joyce, Satoshi Kitamura, John Lawrence, Neal Layton, David McKee, Helen Oxenbury, Chris Riddell, David Roberts, Tony Ross, Gerald Scarfe, Axel Scheffler, Joann Sfar, Posy Simmonds, Lane Smith, Joel Stewart, Bee Willey and Chris Wormell.