The World’s Worst Children 1: A collection of ten funny illustrated stories for kids from the bestselling author of SLIME
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Ten cautionary tales and a delightfully dreadful cast of characters from number one bestselling author David Walliams!
Are you ready to meet the world’s worst children? Five beastly boys and five gruesome girls!
Like Sofia Sofa, a TV superfan so stuck to the sofa that she’s turning into one! And Blubbering Bertha, a bawling big sister with a horrid habit of telling tales!
From number one bestselling author David Walliams comes this collection of deliciously mischievous tales, illustrated throughout by artistic genius Tony Ross.
David Walliams’ book ‘The World’s Worst Monsters’ was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 18-09-2023.
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Additional information
| Publisher | HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks (2 Mar. 2023) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Paperback | 272 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0008197059 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0008197056 |
| Reading age | 7 – 10 years, from customers |
| Dimensions | 12.9 x 2.1 x 19.8 cm |
by Ana Luiza
My niece enjoyed the book.
by foz
Niece liked it
by Ana Luiza
I Liked the illustrations that Tony Ross used in this book and checkout The World Worst Children 2 and 3 ,Also the World worst Teachers, Parents, Pets and the scariest of them all The WORLD WORST MONSTERS
BEWARE OF THAT BOOK
by david green
As described
by Scott Daniels
Being a massive fan of Walliams’ written work, and having all his books and audiobooks to date, I could not wait to get my hands on this upon its release – but my partner amazingly beat me to it by giving it to me as a surprise gift! At first, I felt a little disappointed, as I’m not a lover of short stories of any kind, and was rather hoping it was another full length novel. Having said that though, I was puzzled at the release being so soon after his last, as Mr. Walliams tends to release new novels yearly, and it is only six months or so since the last release. (but then I’m somewhat greedy and impatient for his work) However, I should not have worried, as just like the rest of his great work, this was hilarious too!
If I had to choose several of the best stories from this volume, these are the most entertaining kids for me;
BERTHA THE BLUBBERER (can’t help laughing now – just visualising her as bald as a coot!)
NIGEL NIT-BOY
PETULA PERPETUAL-MOTION
BRIAN WONG
WINDY MINDY
SOFIA SOFA
It needs to be said; several of these are even funnier on the CDs!!)
My joint favourites of all had to be ‘Petula Perpetual-Motion’, and ‘Bertha The Blubberer’, as I just could not stop laughing at these ones; the latter being even funnier when heard on the audiobook, as David Walliams is a master at doing the voices, and making them sound even more hilarious!
There’s a hint at the end of the book that there may be a second volume in store, but whether this will come before or after his next full novel we shall have to wait and see. In the meantime; the only one story I did not like that much here in this first, (though again, it was much funnier on CD) was ‘Peter Picker’. (for obvious reasons) Just a little too graphic for me – but I suspect due to its revolting subject matter will be loved by most kids…
Those out there that have not yet given Walliams a chance, should really try his books; they are a real up-lifting tonic! I collect all his hardbacks, paperbacks, special editions, audiobooks and DVD movies of the books – never done it with any other writer before! Whatever his other talents or short-comings, the man is a genius when it comes to writing!
I’m somewhat irritated when he’s constantly compared to Roald Dahl – not like others; because they think Dahl is better, but because to me, Walliams is unique – and there will never be anybody quite like him… He is able to mix old-fashioned styles and values somehow in his characters, and merge them with up-to-date modern times and culture. I would not have thought this possible to work so successfully, had I not discovered it for myself in all of his books! There’s always something anyone and everyone can relate to – and at any age. It would be a crime to say his books are for kids only.
Long may he reign supreme!
by George
My daughter loved this book. Purchased a new one every time David Walliams had a new release/series out. Short stories to keep the reader engaged. Daughter enjoyed this book overall.
by Gillian McNamara
Bought this and other David Walliams books for my Autistic Stepson, he loves them and wants every new book that is released. I have read it myself and I think it is a really great book, funny and witty, was very hard to put down and I read most of it in one sitting.
by FAMOUS NAME
Perfect book, paper quality is very good. Happy daughter