Get ready to enter the wonderful world of whangdoodles, snozzberries and whizpoppers! Here are some age-appropriate, fantabulous ideas to bring Roald Dahl's beloved characters and stories to life for your kids.

Reception

Read Charlie and the Chocolate Factory out loud to your child, or listen to it together on CD. Then, come up with your own Willy Wonka-inspired sweets.

Years 1-2 (Age 6-7)

Help your child dress up as their favourite Roald Dahl character, and pretend to be that character for the day. For instance, your child can try to speak like the BFG, or remember all the adventures in the giant peach.

If you’re stuck for costume ideas, here are some home-made Roald Dahl Day dress-up suggestions.

Years 3-4 (Age 8-9)

Lots of Dahl’s books have been turned into films, so how about inviting friends to a Roald Dahl film party? Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (either version), James and the Giant Peach, Fantastic Mr.Fox and Matilda are all great choices.

Liven things up with a special Roald Dahl quiz – you can prepare questions, winners’ certificates and more.

Years 5-6 (Ages 10-11)

If your kids already know the Roald Dahl books really well, bring the author himself to life by visiting the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre in Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire.

See the area Dahl lived and wrote in for more than 30 years, and take part in storytelling, craft sessions and special events scheduled for each month.

Year 7 (Age 12)

Set your children a challenge to see how many Roald Dahl books they can read in a week, especially if there are any titles they haven’t picked up yet. There are well over 40 books and short story collections – over 20 aimed at children – so there’s plenty to choose from! How about turning it into a way to raise money for Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity by getting friends and family to pledge a certain amount of money for each book your kids read?

Or, participate in the Roald Dahl Reading Relay. Keep track of the books you read, and be in with the chance of winning a fantabulous prize!

Other ideas:

• It’s the 50th anniversary of the publication of James and the Giant Peach, and to celebrate you can post or email a peach to friends and family.

• Visit the Roald Dahl Day website to download party packs, quizzes and more.

• See Quentin Blake live – over the internet! The renowned Roald Dahl illustrator will draw your favourite characters from the books, and talk about what it was like to work with Dahl.

Photo credit: Quentin Blake illustrations from James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl, published by Puffin books.