The Magic Finger. Illustrated by William Pene Du Bois. London: George Allen and Unwin, 1968. First UK Edition. Pp, 41. Publisher’s pictorial paper boards. A nice bright copy.

Inscribed by the Author verso title page. 

Dahl’s third children’s book about an eight-year-old girl uses her magic finger to turn her badly behaved neighbors into bird-people. The tale combines humor, fantasy, and a moral lesson about empathy and the consequences of one’s actions, making it a memorable and engaging read for young audiences.

William Pène du Bois (1916–1993) was an acclaimed American author and illustrator. His illustrations often featured a playful, almost surreal quality that captivated readers of all ages.