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The BFG by Roald Dahl
A lonely girl befriends a towering dream‑collector who bottles good dreams and battles the dark ones with courage and a trumpet like no other. The BFG is a warm, whimsical adventure that sparkles with Roald Dahl’s humor and heart.
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In The BFG, did you enjoy ...
... the playful word-bending humor and gleeful nonsense?
The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster
If you loved the BFG’s gobblefunk words, whizzpoppers, and snozzcumber silliness, you’ll feel right at home with Milo’s pun-packed journey in The Phantom Tollbooth. From Dictionopolis to Digitopolis, Milo and Tock outwit the Humbug and rescue Rhyme and Reason—every chapter brims with the same cheeky wit and language play that made the BFG’s voice so delightful.
... the tender child-and-gentle-giant friendship that grows into heroism?
The Iron Giant by Ted Hughes
As Sophie and the BFG build trust and then team up to stop the man-eating giants, Hogarth’s bond with the Iron Man follows a similarly heartwarming arc in The Iron Giant. You’ll love watching a cautious friendship deepen into courage as the Iron Man confronts the colossal space-bat-angel-dragon—and saves everyone because one small human believed in him.
... the zany, lighthearted magic that turns ordinary life into an absurd adventure?
Fortunately, the Milk by Neil Gaiman
If catching dreams in jars and flying past Buckingham Palace on the BFG’s cloak tickled you, Fortunately, the Milk delivers that same gleeful chaos. A perfectly normal dad goes out for milk and ends up time-hopping with a stegosaurus professor, dodging pirates and “wumpires”—a madcap, kid-friendly romp with the same playful sparkle.
... a clear, daring quest to outwit dangerous giants and set things right?
Odd and the Frost Giants by Neil Gaiman
If you enjoyed Sophie and the BFG crafting a plan with the Queen to stop the giants, Odd and the Frost Giants hits that same sweet spot. Young Odd must free Odin, Thor, and Loki from a giant’s scheme and restore Asgard—clever thinking, bravery, and a gentle tone make this a compact, giant-thwarting adventure.
... the luminous sense of wonder and kindness woven through a simple, magical tale?
The Magician's Elephant by Kate DiCamillo
If the BFG’s dream jars and Sophie’s audience with the Queen filled you with awe, The Magician’s Elephant offers that same hush of wonder. Peter follows a fortune-teller’s hint, a conjured elephant upends a whole town, and small acts of bravery and generosity—like Sophie’s—quietly transform lives.
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