GIVEAWAY & Book Review - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Pop-Up Book

While this was one of my favorite titles when I was younger, Dumpling and I first chanced upon this famous Roald Dahl story on DVD. I bought a bundle set of the classic title and the new one starring Johnny Depp. I had thought that it was too whimsical for her but it turns out that she loves the hilarity of it. From the Oompas Loompas to the strange Mr Wonka, and from empathizing with young Charlie Bucket to ogling at all the marvelous candilicious creations, Dumpling was totally entertained.

So that was what started us on a chocolate unit study journey with extension into a chocolate workshop where we then read the book too.

I came across the Pop-Up version recently and I was totally sold! I decided to buy it for Dumpling and this is her first pop-up book. And boy, was it a right choice!

:: Illustrations
The illustrations are the true originals by Quentin Blake. What this version added on was the clever use of cutouts for the popups and usage of special materials and embossing techniques. These made the characters more 3D and the story interesting.

Above: the pop-up from pages 1 & 2

I was also particularly impressed with the pop up from the last 2 pages where the Glass Elevator 'shot' out from the pages as we flipped them. Dumpling went "Wow" and "Wow" it was.

While a 'pop-up' book does just that - pops up from the book, what I really like are the interactive parts of the title. There are fold out flaps... 

and pull out flaps which also feature the Oompa Loompas' Songs on the various golden ticket winners. 

Best of all, we even have our very own GOLDEN TICKET! How cool is that? :D

 :: Storyline
This is, of course, an abridged version of the original story but the beauty is that the main gist of the tale is captured. The storyline is kept straight to the point with the introduction of Charlie Bucket, a boy who loves chocolate. And, Mr. Willy Wonker, the most wondrous inventor in the world, who decided to open the gates of his factory to five lucky winners!

Along the way are the hilarious tales of how each winner meets his/her 'end' which are of course, accompanied by the Oompa Loompas' songs. Entertaining, funny and certainly a beautiful book. This is definitely a keeper and would be great as a gift! Here's a video clip to share

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