Esio Trot
Esio Trot by Roald Dahl is a delightful re-issue published by Puffin in 2013, featuring 55 pages in English. This classic story revolves around Mr. Hoppy, who harbors a deep affection for his neighbor, Mrs. Silver, and her beloved tortoise, Alfie. When Mrs. Silver inquires about how to make Alfie grow, Mr. Hoppy devises a plan involving a magical spell and cabbage leaves, hoping to win her heart and find his own happiness.
Readers will discover a charming narrative that intertwines themes of love and creativity, as Mr. Hoppy’s inventive approach unfolds. The book touches on concepts of size and shape through the lens of a whimsical tale about animals, specifically turtles and tortoises. With a new cover illustrated by Quentin Blake, this edition presents a fresh look at a beloved story, inviting both new and returning readers to enjoy the warmth and humor that Roald Dahl is known for.
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This is the wonderful and warm-hearted Roald Dahl classic, Esio Trot.
Mr Hoppy really loves his neighbour Mrs Silver, and Mrs Silver really loves her tortoise, Alfie. One day Mrs Silver asks Mr Hoppy how to make Alfie grow, and suddenly Mr Hoppy knows the way to win her heart. With the help of a magical spell and some cabbage leaves, can Mr Hoppy be happy at last?
A brand new Quentin Blake cover gives this much-loved classic a great new look.
Listen to ESIO TROT and other Roald Dahl audiobooks read by some very famous voices, including Kate Winslet, David Walliams and Steven Fry – plus there are added squelchy soundeffects from Pinewood Studios!
Look out for new Roald Dahl apps in the App store and Google Play- including the disgusting TWIT OR MISS! inspired by the revolting Twits.
‘A true genius . . . Roald Dahl is my hero’ – David Walliams
Phizz-whizzing new branding for the world’s No.1 storyteller, Roald Dahl!
Exciting, bold and instantly recognisable with Quentin Blake’s inimitable artwork.
Look out for the whole collection of wondercrump Roald Dahl books!
The Enormous Crocodile; Fantastic Mr Fox; The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me; The Magic finger; The Twits; The BFP; Boy: Tales of Childhood; Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator; The Complete Adventures of Charlie and Mr Willy Wonka; Danny the Champion of the World; George’s Marvellous Medicine; Going Solo; James and the Giant Peach; Matilda; The Witches; Dirty Beasts; The Minpins; Revolting Rhymes
For Teens:
The Great Automatic Grammatizator and Other Stories; Rhyme Stew; Skin and Other Stories; The Vicar of Nibbleswicke; The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More
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