Books by David Walliams

Book SynopsisFrom million-copy bestselling author David Walliams comes his first ever murder mystery with thrills, spills and laughs galore. A Waterstones Best Children''s Book of the YearDilly loves a good murder. Not a REAL murder. A made-up murder. One you would find in a murder-mystery novel.Sherlock Holmes is her favourite detective. She even named her dog Watson after his faithful companion, and trained him to sniff out clues and follow trails.So far, Dilly and Watson haven't cracked many cases beyond lost cats, or missing biscuits that turned out to have been eaten all along.But now the detective duo find themselves on a luxury ocean liner bound for London. A thousand passengers. A thousand miles of ocean around them. It''s the perfect place for a murderOr two. Or three. Or four. Or MORE!

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Book SynopsisA delightfully dreadful collection of the most gruesome grown-ups from the phenomenally bestselling David Walliams and artistic genius Tony RossThink your teachers are bad? Wait until you meet this lot. These ten tales of the world's most splendidly sinister teachers will have you running for the school gates.Dr Dread teaches science and is half man, half monster! And watch out for the always furious Miss Seethe she's on a detention rampage!From number one bestselling author David Walliams come ten delightfully dreadful tales, illustrated throughout by artistic genius Tony Ross.Trade Review Praise for The World’s Worst Children: “This really is Walliams at his most indulgently gross and silly – the perfect combination for thousands of his loyal fans… stunningly illustrated by Ross who captures the energy and chaos of the stories” Daily Mail “Laugh-out-loud funny and…downright disgusting” Daily Express “Walliams is a big author with big ideas and plenty of illustrations, all combining to make for real page-turners, even for kids who would normally look at you as if you’re mad to suggest reading for pleasure” The Independent

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Book SynopsisThe second original, touching, twisted, and most of all hilarious novel for children from David Walliams, number one bestseller and fastest growing children's author in the country beautifully illustrated by Quentin Blake.Mr Stink stank. He also stunk. And if it was correct English to say he stinked, then he stinked as wellIt all starts when Chloe makes friends with Mr Stink, the local tramp. Yes, he smells a bit. But when it looks like he might be driven out of town, Chloe decides to hide him in the garden shed.Now Chloe''s got to make sure no one finds out her secret. And speaking of secrets, there just might be more to Mr Stink than meets the eye or the nose.Trade Review“A pleasure to read. A beguilingly funny, original and thought-provoking tale… hilarious” Amanda Craig, The Times "The story is an inventive joy." – The Daily Telegraph “a delight from start to finish… a new Roald Dahl” – The Times

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Book Synopsis Enter a world of superheroes and villains in this action-packed comic caper from No.1 bestselling author David Walliams – and meet Robodog: the future of crime fighting! Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR DAVID WALLIAMS: “Dahl finally has a worthy successor” Telegraph “His books are a breath of wonderful fresh air” Sun “Walliams understands something crucial about children and stories” Metro “A great comic tale… Walliams is a natural wit” Evening Standard “Well written, funny, touching” Observer “A passionate celebration of individuality” Telegraph “Charming, funny” The Times

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Book Synopsis ‘Walliams balances high comedy with an emotional message’ Daily Mail ‘Walliams does comedy with profound, genuine heart’ Guardian Trade Review PRAISE FOR DAVID WALLIAMS: “Dahl finally has a worthy successor” Telegraph “His books are a breath of wonderful fresh air” Sun “Walliams understands something crucial about children and stories” Metro “A great comic tale… Walliams is a natural wit” Evening Standard “I absolutely love David Walliams's books … they will become classics” Sue Townsend, author of Adrian Mole “Well written, funny, touching” Observer “A passionate celebration of individuality” Telegraph “Charming, funny” The Times “Has a lovely, Dahlian fluency to it” Time Out

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Book Synopsis Read David Walliams’ bestselling children’s book, Bad Dad, a fast and furious adventure for boys and girls aged 7–12. Beautifully illustrated by artistic genius Tony Ross. Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR DAVID WALLIAMS: “I absolutely love David Walliams's books. In a few more years they will become classics.” – Sue Townsend, author of Adrian Mole “Dahl finally has a worthy successor” – Telegraph "Another triumph for David Walliams. His books are a breath of wonderful fresh air" – The Sun

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Book SynopsisDare you enter the world of MONSTERS?The beloved World's Worst series has captivated millions of readers. You've met the world's worst children, the world's worst parents, the world's worst teachers and the world's worst pets but are you ready for the world's worst monsters?If you don't like ghosts, ogres, zombies, vampires, aliens, werewolves or mummies, DO NOT READ THIS BOOK.Laugh along to these ten terrifying tales of marvellous monsters, brought to you by David Walliams, and illustrated in glorious technicolour by Adam Stower.The World's Worst Pets was the bestselling children's book of 2022 (UK TCM Chart, 27 December 2022). David Walliams was most recently UK Children's number one bestseller with Robodog (UK TCM Chart, 11 April 2023).Trade Review‘The bestselling powerhouse that is David Walliams joins forces once more with talented illustrator Adam Stower for the latest hilarious and horrifying addition to the World's Worst series’ Waterstones, Best Books of the Year PRAISE FOR THE WORLD’S WORST SERIES: “For kids who would normally look at you as if you’re mad to suggest reading for pleasure” Independent “This really is Walliams at his most silly – the perfect combination for thousands of his loyal fans” Daily Mail “Laugh-out-loud funny and…downright disgusting” Daily Express “Walliams is a big author with big ideas and plenty of illustrations, all combining to make for real page-turners, even for kids who would normally look at you as if you’re mad to suggest reading for pleasure” Independent

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Book Synopsis Million-copy bestseller David Walliams’ funniest book yet – a laugh-out-loud tale of the most blundering and lovable family in history Trade Review‘Filled with laugh-out-loud incidents and riotous mishaps, The Blunders follows the hilarious escapades of the titular upper-class family in their crumbling stately home’ Waterstones, Best Books of the Year PRAISE FOR DAVID WALLIAMS: “His books are a breath of wonderful fresh air” Sun “Walliams understands something crucial about children and stories” Metro “A great comic tale… Walliams is a natural wit” Evening Standard “Well written, funny, touching” Observer “A passionate celebration of individuality” Telegraph “Charming, funny” The Times

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Book SynopsisThe eighth novel from NUMBER ONE bestselling author, David Walliams – now available in paperback!Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR DAVID WALLIAMS:“A pleasure to read. A beguilingly funny, original and thought-provoking tale… hilarious” – Amanda Craig, The Times “I absolutely love David Walliams's books. In a few more years they will become classics” – Sue Townsend, author of Adrian Mole, Guardian “The new Roald Dahl” – Evening Standard "A triumphant mix of wit and warmth" – Telegraph Books of the Year “Ridiculously over-the-top and utterly delightful “ – Spectator "Another triumph for David Walliams. His books are a breath of wonderful fresh air" – Sun “David Walliams’ children’s books are now guaranteed bestsellers… watch this fly off the shelves” – Daily Mail “Delightfully funny” – Metro

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Book SynopsisWelcome to the Midnight Gang! Midnight is the time when all children are fast asleep, except of course for… the Midnight Gang. That is when their adventures are just beginning…Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR DAVID WALLIAMS:“A pleasure to read. A beguilingly funny, original and thought-provoking tale… hilarious” – Amanda Craig, The Times “I absolutely love David Walliams's books. In a few more years they will become classics” – Sue Townsend, author of Adrian Mole, Guardian “The new Roald Dahl” – Evening Standard "A triumphant mix of wit and warmth" – Telegraph Books of the Year “Ridiculously over-the-top and utterly delightful “ – Spectator "Another triumph for David Walliams. His books are a breath of wonderful fresh air" – Sun “David Walliams’ children’s books are now guaranteed bestsellers… watch this fly off the shelves” – Daily Mail “Delightfully funny” – Metro

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Book SynopsisThe fifth screamingly funny novel from David Walliams, number one bestseller and fastest growing children’s author in the country, now available in paperback.Trade Review"Another triumph for David Walliams. His books are a breath of wonderful fresh air" – The Sun Praise for David Walliams:“I absolutely love David Walliams's books. In a few more years they will become classics.” – Sue Townsend, author of Adrian Mole "A triumphant mix of wit and warmth" – Telegraph Books of the Year

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Book SynopsisThe latest jaw-achingly funny, number-one bestselling novel from David Walliams now out in paperback. Make your appointment if you dareDarkness had come to the town. Strange things were happening in the dead of night. Children would put a tooth under their pillow for the tooth fairy, but in the morning they would wake up to find a dead slug; a live spider; hundreds of earwigs creeping and crawling beneath their pillow.Evil was at work. But who or what was behind it?Read this book and find out!Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR DAVID WALLIAMS:"Unlike other celebrity authors, Walliams can write; his energetic fairytale will be relished" – The Times “The joy of David’s books are that he completely understands how children think and feel and is never ever patronising” – The Sun “David Walliams has become a formidable force in the world of children's literature” – The Sun "Walliams manages to infuse his novels with genuine wit and sly commentary…further proof that Walliams has become a master storyteller" – Heat "Comedian David Walliams has taken the publishing world by storm" – The Metro "Open wide for another helping of hilarity" tBk Magazine

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Book SynopsisFrom Number One bestselling picture book duo, David Walliams and Tony Ross, comes this ssssspectacularly funny picture book for children of 3 and up.Miranda loves to be different, and on Bring-your-pet-to-school Day she introduces everyone to her very DIFFERENT petPenelope the snake.Miss Bloat the headmistress doesn't think snakes should be allowed in school. But Penelope has other ideasIntroducing a spectacularly slithery new picture book packed with mischief and mayhem from two superstars!Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR WALLIAMS’ PICTURE BOOKS: “Pre-schoolers will roar with laughter” – Daily Express “Part Aesop, part Spike Milligan… this is rollicking stuff” – Big Issue “Funny and with brilliant illustrations… sure to be another bestseller” – The Sun PRAISE FOR WALLIAMS: “I absolutely love David Walliams's books. In a few more years they will become classics.” – Sue Townsend, author of Adrian Mole “Dahl finally has a worthy successor” – Telgraph "Another triumph for David Walliams. His books are a breath of wonderful fresh air" – The Sun

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Book Synopsis Ten cautionary tales and a delightfully dreadful cast of characters from number one bestselling author David Walliams! Trade Review Praise for The World’s Worst Children: "'I loved it because it's so funny I laughed my head off!" Ben, aged 8 "A positively gruesome book" Guardian “This really is Walliams at his most indulgently gross and silly – the perfect combination for thousands of his loyal fans… stunningly illustrated by Ross who captures the energy and chaos of the stories” Daily Mail “Laugh-out-loud funny and…downright disgusting” Daily Express “Often described as the modern-day Roald Dahl, Walliams is a big author with big ideas and plenty of illustrations, all combining to make for real page-turners, even for kids who would normally look at you as if you’re mad to suggest reading for pleasure” Independent Praise for David Walliams’ books: “The new Roald Dahl” Evening Standard "A triumphant mix of wit and warmth" Telegraph “Ridiculously over-the-top and utterly delightful” Spectator "His books are a breath of wonderful fresh air" Sun “Delightfully funny” Metro

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Book SynopsisThe brand-new HEARTWARMINGLY HILARIOUS children's picture book from NUMBER ONE bestselling David Walliams. Illustrated by artistic genius Tony Ross.Meet Geronimo the baby penguin who has one dream and one dream only and that is to fly!But everyone knows penguins can't fly or can they?With a little help from his dad and friends, baby Geronimo discovers that even the wildest of dreams can come true.A delightfully topsy-turvy book with an uplifting message about following your dreams another blockbusting classic from David Walliams and Tony Ross!There are lots of funny pictures of penguins in this book, but please note any mention of free' penguins on the back cover is a joke and as such should be taken lightly.Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR DAVID WALLIAMS’ PICTURE BOOKS: “Pre-schoolers will roar with laughter” – Daily Express “Part Aesop, part Spike Milligan… this is rollicking stuff” – Big Issue “Funny and with brilliant illustrations… sure to be another bestseller” – The Sun PRAISE FOR DAVID WALLIAMS: “I absolutely love David Walliams's books. In a few more years they will become classics.” – Sue Townsend, author of Adrian Mole “Dahl finally has a worthy successor” – Telegraph "Another triumph for David Walliams. His books are a breath of wonderful fresh air" – The Sun

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Book SynopsisMillions of young readers have loved the World's Worst Children tales and revelled in the World's Worst Teachers with their delightfully dreadful deeds now prepare forTHE WORLD'S WORST PARENTS! From the phenomenally bestselling David Walliams and illustrated in glorious colour by the artistic genius, Tony Ross.Are you ready to meet the worst parents ever? Sure, some parents are embarrassing but they're NOTHING on this lot. These ten tales of the world's most spectacularly silly mums and deliriously daft dads will leave you rocking with laughter.Pinch your nose for Peter Pong, the man with the stinkiest feet in the world jump out of the way of Harriet Hurry, the fastest mum on two wheels watch out for Monty Monopolize, the dad who takes all his kids' toys and oh no, it's Supermum! Brandishing a toilet brush, a mop and a very bad homemade outfit

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Book SynopsisFly into a fiery and fantastical future with No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams, in an epic adventure of myth and legend, good and evil, and one small boy who must save the worldIllustrated by the artistic genius Tony Ross!It is 2120 and London is in ruins.The young Prince Alfred has never known a life outside Buckingham Palace but when strange goings-on breach its walls and stalk the corridors in the dead of night, he is thrust into a world of mystery, adventure and monsters.And when his mother, the Queen, is dragged away to the Tower of London, Alfred must screw up his courage and battle to save her, himself and the entire city.In a future of myths and legends, join the bestselling David Walliams and venture forth into his most enthralling tale yet!Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR DAVID WALLIAMS: “Dahl finally has a worthy successor” – Telegraph “Another triumph for David Walliams. His books are a breath of wonderful fresh air” – The Sun

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Book SynopsisFrom Number One bestselling picture book duo, David Walliams and Tony Ross, comes this explosively funny space adventure for children of 3 and up.Two big hippos.One ENORMOUS dream.Who can make it to the moon first?3 . . . 2 . . . 1 . . .BLAST OFF!Introducing a wonderfully charming and funny new picture book from two superstars!Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR DAVID WALLIAMS:“A pleasure to read. A beguilingly funny, original and thought-provoking tale… hilarious” Amanda Craig, The Times “I absolutely love David Walliams's books. In a few more years they will become classics.” – Sue Townsend, author of Adrian Mole "A triumphant mix of wit and warmth" – Telegraph Books of the Year “a new Roald Dahl” – The Times "Another triumph for David Walliams. His books are a breath of wonderful fresh air" – The Sun

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Book SynopsisThe sparkling debut children's novel from David Walliams, number one bestseller and fastest growing children's author in the country, with sparkling new cover look to tie in with later books.Trade Review‘[Walliams’ books] are brilliantly, beautifully and seemingly effortlessly written … Mr Dahl finally has a worthy successor’ Telegraph ‘Walliams understands something crucial about children and stories’ Metro “A great comic tale… Walliams is a natural wit” – Evening Standard "Well written, funny, touching" – Observer "A passionate celebration of individuality" – Telegraph "Believable characters and a story that's original and intriguing” ***** – Heat “Charming, funny” – The Times “Has a lovely, Dahlian fluency to it” – Time Out

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Book SynopsisBritain''s Got Talent is BACK . . . so it''s time to get serious with Britain''s favourite funny man.Famous comedian and actor, funniest judge on Britain''s Got Talent, high-achieving sportsman and BESTSELLING AUTHOR of The World''s Worst Children series, David Walliams is a man of many talents . . . Launched to fame with the record-breaking Little Britain, his characters - Lou, Florence, Emily, amongst others - became embedded in our shared popular culture. You couldn''t enter a playground for a long while without hearing eh, eh, eh or computer says no.And Walliams is a mystery. Often described as a bundle of contradictions, he is disarming and enigmatic, playing up his campness one minute and hinting about his depression the next.To read Camp David is to be truly shocked, as well as tickled pink: David Walliams bares his soul like never before and reveals a fascinating and complex mind.

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Book SynopsisFrom Number One bestselling author David Walliams comes a hilarious and heartwarming picture book, brilliantly illustrated by the artistic genius, Tony Ross.Up at the North Pole, a big furry polar bear is swimming, fishing and eating. But when she nods off and finds herself far from home, she thinks things can't get any worse.But they canMuch worse!An outrageously funny picture book with an incredibly heartwarming message about celebrating difference in all its forms.Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR DAVID WALLIAMS’ PICTURE BOOKS: “Pre-schoolers will roar with laughter” – Daily Express “Part Aesop, part Spike Milligan… this is rollicking stuff” – Big Issue “Funny and with brilliant illustrations… sure to be another bestseller” – The Sun PRAISE FOR DAVID WALLIAMS: “I absolutely love David Walliams's books. In a few more years they will become classics.” – Sue Townsend, author of Adrian Mole “Dahl finally has a worthy successor” – Telegraph "Another triumph for David Walliams. His books are a breath of wonderful fresh air" – The Sun

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Book SynopsisFrom Number One bestselling picture book duo, David Walliams and Tony Ross, comes this bear-illiantly funny adventure for children of 3 and up.At the top of the world, surrounded by snow and ice, lives a very cheeky polar bear cub who loves to goBOO!But this little bear cub doesn't always know when to stopPresenting a mischievous new picture book packed with snow and surprises, from two standout talents!Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR FIRST HIPPO ON THE MOON: “Pre-schoolers will roar with laughter” – Daily Express “Part Aesop, part Spike Milligan… this is rollicking stuff” – Big Issue PRAISE FOR WALLIAMS: “I absolutely love David Walliams's books. In a few more years they will become classics.” – Sue Townsend, author of Adrian Mole “Dahl finally has a worthy successor” – Telgraph "Another triumph for David Walliams. His books are a breath of wonderful fresh air" – The Sun

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Book SynopsisBE WARNED! AWFUL ANIMALS LURK INSIDEMillions of readers have loved The World's Worst Children, The World's Worst Teachers and The World's Worst Parents now they will delight in this ludicrously laugh-out-loud collection of pets, brought to you by the phenomenal Number One bestselling author David Walliams, with every story illustrated in vibrant colour by Adam Stower.These ten tales of the world's craziest creatures will have you shaking with laughter. You'll never look at pets in the same way again!Marvel at Houdini, the magician's rabbit. Take a trip around the world with Zoom, the supersonic tortoise. Gasp at the chaos created by Griselda, a grizzly bear with a big secret. And RUN FOR YOUR LIVES! It's Furp, the monstrous goldfish!Good pets, bad pets, supervillain pets, pets as big as a house and pets that could eat you in one gulp these are the most hilarious and horrendous animals around.David Walliams was most recently Children's #1bestseller for six weeks withGangsta Granny Strikes Again!(TCM chart: from 20 Nov 2021)Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR THE WORLD’S WORST SERIES: “This really is Walliams at his most indulgently gross and silly – the perfect combination for thousands of his loyal fans” – Daily Mail “Laugh-out-loud funny and…downright disgusting” – Daily Express “Often described as the modern-day Roald Dahl, Walliams is a big author with big ideas and plenty of illustrations, all combining to make for real page-turners, even for kids who would normally look at you as if you’re mad to suggest reading for pleasure” – The Independent

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Book SynopsisHowl with laughter and squeal with delight at this monstrously exciting new picture book from number one bestselling author David Walliams, illustrated by the awesome Adam Stower!Howler is a SMALL werewolf with a BIG problem.He is just not SCARY! And that makes him the odd one out at Monster SchoolBut when Howler finds some new friends, he discovers that being the ODD one out might just make him the COOLEST one of allWith giggles on every page, this hilarious new picture book is perfect for ALL little monsters.* Perfect Halloween Picture Book From Sunday Times bestselling author David Walliams* Ideal Halloween Gift and Keepsake Perfect for adding to a Halloween basket!* Parent & Educator Approved Quality The story is aligned with EYFS guidelines to encourage imaginative play and social-emotional learningTrade Review PRAISE FOR DAVID WALLIAMS’ PICTURE BOOKS: “Pre-schoolers will roar with laughter” – Daily Express “Part Aesop, part Spike Milligan… this is rollicking stuff” – Big Issue “Funny and with brilliant illustrations… sure to be another bestseller” – The Sun PRAISE FOR DAVID WALLIAMS: “I absolutely love David Walliams's books. In a few more years they will become classics.” – Sue Townsend, author of Adrian Mole “Dahl finally has a worthy successor” – Telegraph "Another triumph for David Walliams. His books are a breath of wonderful fresh air" – The Sun

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Book Synopsis The brilliant follow-up to the bestselling The World’s Worst Children! Ten more stories about hilariously horrible kids! Trade Review Praise for The World’s Worst Children: “This really is Walliams at his most indulgently gross and silly – the perfect combination for thousands of his loyal fans… stunningly illustrated by Ross who captures the energy and chaos of the stories” Daily Mail “Laugh-out-loud funny and…downright disgusting” Daily Express “Often described as the modern-day Roald Dahl, Walliams is a big author with big ideas and plenty of illustrations, all combining to make for real page-turners, even for kids who would normally look at you as if you’re mad to suggest reading for pleasure” Independent Praise for David Walliams’ books: “The new Roald Dahl” Evening Standard "A triumphant mix of wit and warmth" Telegraph “Ridiculously over-the-top and utterly delightful” Spectator "His books are a breath of wonderful fresh air" Sun “Delightfully funny” Metro

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Book SynopsisFrom phenomenal number-one bestseller David Walliams comes another collection of more hilariously horrible children!Look out! It?s more badly behaved boys and ghoulish girls!Like Boastful Barnabas who is so big-headed he might just explode! And Tandy and her titanic tantrums and who will be crowned bully of the year!From number one bestselling author David Walliams come ten more hilarious and horrendous tales, illustrated throughout by artistic genius Tony Ross.Trade Review Praise for The World’s Worst Children: “This really is Walliams at his most indulgently gross and silly – the perfect combination for thousands of his loyal fans… stunningly illustrated by Ross who captures the energy and chaos of the stories” Daily Mail “Laugh-out-loud funny and…downright disgusting” Daily Express “Often described as the modern-day Roald Dahl, Walliams is a big author with big ideas and plenty of illustrations, all combining to make for real page-turners, even for kids who would normally look at you as if you’re mad to suggest reading for pleasure” Independent Praise for David Walliams’ books: “The new Roald Dahl” Evening Standard "A triumphant mix of wit and warmth" Telegraph “Ridiculously over-the-top and utterly delightful” Spectator "His books are a breath of wonderful fresh air" Sun “Delightfully funny” Metro

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Book SynopsisSing your heart out with a whole choir of characters, in the showstopping new picture book from number one bestselling author David Walliams, illustrated by the artistic genius, Tony Ross!Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR DAVID WALLIAMS’ PICTURE BOOKS: “Pre-schoolers will roar with laughter” – Daily Express “Part Aesop, part Spike Milligan… this is rollicking stuff” – Big Issue “Funny and with brilliant illustrations… sure to be another bestseller” – The Sun PRAISE FOR DAVID WALLIAMS: “I absolutely love David Walliams's books. In a few more years they will become classics.” – Sue Townsend, author of Adrian Mole “Dahl finally has a worthy successor” – Telegraph "Another triumph for David Walliams. His books are a breath of wonderful fresh air" – The Sun

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Book SynopsisAnother hilarious and moving novel from David Walliams, number one bestseller and fastest growing children's author in the country.A story of prejudice and acceptance, funny lists and silly words, this new book has all the hallmarks of David's previous bestsellers.Our hero Ben is bored beyond belief after he is made to stay at his grandma's house. She's the boringest grandma ever: all she wants to do is to play Scrabble, and eat cabbage soup. But there are two things Ben doesn't know about his grandma.1) She was once an international jewel thief.2) All her life, she has been plotting to steal the Crown Jewels, and now she needs Ben's helpTrade Review"An enjoyable read with an unexpected bittersweet ending" – The Sun "Hugely entertaining… a comic, touching and at times sad story” – Daily Express “This is possibly David’s funniest book ever.” – Heat "Anyone who thinks that all grannies do is wear mauve…will laugh out loud at David Walliams's new book" – Telegraph Magazine

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Book SynopsisA hilarious, touching and extraordinary new fable from David Walliams, number one bestseller and one of the fastest growing children's author across the globe.Joe has a lot of reasons to be happy. About a billion of them, in fact.You see, Joe''s rich. Really, really rich. Joe''s got his own bowling alley, his own cinema, even his own butler who is also an orangutan. He''s the wealthiest twelve-year-old in the land.Yes, Joe has absolutely everything he could possibly want. But there's just one thing he really needs: a friendTrade Review"A triumphant mix of wit and warmth" – Telegraph Books of the Year "Witty, warm and enjoyable" – Daily Express “David William’s third book for children is a neat combination of hilarity and morality in the best spirit of the master story-teller of the genre, Roald Dahl” – Julia Eccleshare

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Book SynopsisFrom number one bestselling author David Walliams comes another heartfelt but hilarious hoot of an adventureTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR DAVID WALLIAMS:“A pleasure to read. A beguilingly funny, original and thought-provoking tale… hilarious” Amanda Craig, The Times “I absolutely love David Walliams's books. In a few more years they will become classics.” – Sue Townsend, author of Adrian Mole, Guardian "A triumphant mix of wit and warmth" – Telegraph Books of the Year "Another triumph for David Walliams. His books are a breath of wonderful fresh air" – Sun

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Book SynopsisThe number one bestselling picture book, now available in paperbackWhat's big, blue, bossy, and turns up uninvited?A slightly annoying elephant, of course!Introducing a magnificently warm and funny picture book from two remarkable talents.Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR DAVID WALLIAMS’S FICTION: “A pleasure to read. A beguilingly funny, original and thought-provoking tale… hilarious” – Amanda Craig, The Times “I absolutely love David Walliams's books. In a few more years they will become classics.” – Sue Townsend, author of Adrian Mole "A triumphant mix of wit and warmth" – Telegraph Books of the Year “a new Roald Dahl” – The Times "Another triumph for David Walliams. His books are a breath of wonderful fresh air" – The Sun PRAISE FOR TONY ROSS’S PICTURE BOOKS: “Children’s favourite Tony Ross triumphs again” – The Times “ Tony Ross is a master at capturing the humour in childhood” – Books Magazine “Hilarious and a godsend to parents” – Daily Mail “A must for any parent and child” – Guardian “Brilliant touches of characterisation and silliness” – Books for Keeps

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Book SynopsisFrom No. 1 bestselling children's author David Walliams comes his biggest and most epic adventure! Illustrated by the artistic genius Tony Ross.This is the story of a ten-year-old orphan and a 10,000-year-old mammothRead all about it! Read all about it!ICE MONSTER FOUND IN ARCTIC!When Elsie, an orphan on the streets of Victorian London, hears about the mysterious Ice Monster a woolly mammoth found at the North Pole she's determined to discover moreA chance encounter brings Elsie face to face with the creature,and sparks the adventure of a lifetime from London to the heart of the Arctic!Heroes come in all different shapes and sizes in David Walliams' biggest and most epic adventure yet!Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR DAVID WALLIAMS: “I absolutely love David Walliams's books. In a few more years they will become classics.” – Sue Townsend, author of Adrian Mole “Dahl finally has a worthy successor” – Telegraph "Another triumph for David Walliams. His books are a breath of wonderful fresh air" – The Sun

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Book SynopsisGet your claws into this fiendishly funny new picture book from David Walliams and Adam Stower the sequel to Little Monsters!Furball is a loveable little yeti on his first day at Monster School. He can't wait to learn how to be scary, but it's hard when you look like a cuddly toy.When the big monsters at the school make fun of Furball, Howler the little werewolf comes to the rescue. Together, can they prove that little monsters RULE?A feel-good, funny story, packed full of monsters BIG and SMALL!Trade Review PRAISE FOR DAVID WALLIAMS’ PICTURE BOOKS: “Pre-schoolers will roar with laughter” – Daily Express “Part Aesop, part Spike Milligan… this is rollicking stuff” – Big Issue “Funny and with brilliant illustrations… sure to be another bestseller” – The Sun PRAISE FOR DAVID WALLIAMS: “I absolutely love David Walliams's books. In a few more years they will become classics.” – Sue Townsend, author of Adrian Mole “Dahl finally has a worthy successor” – Telegraph "Another triumph for David Walliams. His books are a breath of wonderful fresh air" – The Sun

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Book SynopsisThe jaw-achingly funny children's book from No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams a deliciously daft Tall Story of a child who had everything, but still wanted more. Illustrated by artistic genius, Tony Ross.Meet the Meeks!Myrtle Meek has everything she could possibly want. But everything isn't enough. She wants more, more, MORE! When Myrtle declares she wants a FING, there's only one problem What is a FING?Mr and Mrs Meek will do anything to keep their darling daughter happy, even visit the spooky library vaults to delve into the dusty pages of the mysterious Monsterpedia. Their desperate quest leads to the depths of the jungliest jungle where the rarest creatures can be found. But will they ever find a FING?An explosively funny, totally surreal Tall Story about two perfectly nice parents and their unbelievably monstrous daughter from the phenomenal bestselling author David Walliams.Trade Review PRAISE FOR DAVID WALLIAMS: “I absolutely love David Walliams's books. In a few more years they will become classics.” – Sue Townsend, author of Adrian Mole “Dahl finally has a worthy successor” – Telegraph "Another triumph for David Walliams. His books are a breath of wonderful fresh air" – The Sun

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Book SynopsisThe jaw-achingly funny children's book from No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams a deliciously daft Tall Story of a child who had everything, but still wanted more. Illustrated by artistic genius, Tony Ross.Meet the Meeks!Myrtle Meek has everything she could possibly want. But everything isn't enough. She wants more, more, MORE! When Myrtle declares she wants a FING, there's only one problem What is a FING?Mr and Mrs Meek will do anything to keep their darling daughter happy, even visit the spooky library vaults to delve into the dusty pages of the mysterious Monsterpedia. Their desperate quest leads to the depths of the jungliest jungle where the rarest creatures can be found. But will they ever find a FING?An explosively funny, totally surreal Tall Story about two perfectly nice parents and their unbelievably monstrous daughter from the phenomenal bestselling author David Walliams.Trade Review PRAISE FOR DAVID WALLIAMS: “I absolutely love David Walliams's books. In a few more years they will become classics.” – Sue Townsend, author of Adrian Mole “Dahl finally has a worthy successor” – Telegraph "Another triumph for David Walliams. His books are a breath of wonderful fresh air" – The Sun

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Book SynopsisThe hilarious children's book from No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams a fantastically funny tale illustrated by artistic genius Tony Ross.WELCOME TO THE ISLE OF MULCHThis little island is home to a large number of HORRIBLE grown-ups who like nothing more than making children miserable. The most AWFUL one of all is Aunt Greta Greed who owns the whole island.Something needs to be done about them. But who could be brave enough?Meet Ned an extraordinary boy with a special power. SLIMEPOWER!David Walliams was most recently Children's #1 bestseller with The World''s Worst Pets (TCM chart: 30 April 2022)Trade Review PRAISE FOR DAVID WALLIAMS: “I absolutely love David Walliams's books. In a few more years they will become classics.” – Sue Townsend, author of Adrian Mole “Dahl finally has a worthy successor” – Telegraph "Another triumph for David Walliams. His books are a breath of wonderful fresh air" – The Sun

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