The Giraffe and The Pelly and Me. Illustrated by Quentin Blake. London: Jonathan Cape, 1985. First Edition. Folio. Unpaginated. A nice bright copy in laminated boards.

This delightful and quick-paced story follows a young boy named Billy who dreams of owning a sweetshop. His dream takes a strange turn when he discovers an abandoned building has been transformed into a window-washing company run by a trio of animal friends: the Giraffe, the Pelican (Pelly), and the Monkey.

Filled with Dahl’s signature wordplay, nonsense songs, and whimsical fun, it’s a story about teamwork, friendship, and dreams coming true in the most unexpected ways.