About this episode

Mike and David discuss Roald Dahl's Matilda and its adaptations, introducing a new feature comparing books to their movie or musical versions.

Mike and David read Matilda by Rao—Raold—Roaold—Mr. Dahl. And illustrated illustriously by Quentin Blake. Mike suggested Dahl, and David saw the musical, and the rest is history. Or literature. And despite the book’s youth, it’s a classic. A fantastic story that has spawned two movies and countless productions of the musical. In fact, it inspired the Dads to come up with a new DoB feature: B v. M or Book versus Movie (or Musical). Who won the first one? Both. But one thing the Dads couldn’t figure out? How to say Rauold, Raoold, Ruaoulde—Mr. Dahl’s name. Never could figure it out. Auoalt? Aoooout? You get the picture. In any event, the Dads have three words for you: Check it out! And now a word from our sponsors. (Well, not really sponsors, just places we get books and hope that you'll go to if you need one). Books in Stock in Wooster, OH A House with Books in Keller, TX Talking Animals Books in Grapevine, TX River Forest Public Library in River Forest, IL Grapevine Public Library Keller Public Library Questions? Comments? Concerns? Have a great library or independent book store you love? Email us at dadsonbooks@gmail.com

People in this episode

Hosts: Mike, David

Topics covered

• children's literature
• book vs movie
• Roald Dahl
• musicals
• classic stories

Keywords

• Matilda
• Roald Dahl
• Quentin Blake
• book adaptations
• musicals
• children's books
• Dads on Books

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Books in Stock, A House with Books, Talking Animals Books, River Forest Public Library, Grapevine Public Library, Keller Public Library

Places: Wooster, OH, Keller, TX, Grapevine, TX, River Forest, IL

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