GET READY FOR SOME SUPERSIZED FUN! When is the queen not just the queen? When she is WONDERQUEEN! KAPOW! Is that an especially large bird? Is it a weirdly small plane? No: it’s THUNDERHOUND! BLAM! When her schoolteachers turn into deadly dinosaurs, who can possibly stop them? Why, DINO-KID, of course! ROAR! Be amazed by these ten thrilling adventures, featuring the bravest, strongest and silliest superheroes the world has ever seen, alongside more secret lairs, disguises and surprises than you will believe possible! Illustrated in marvellous colour, this collection is super, it’s duper and most importantly – it’s wuper.

The World’s Worst

The World’s Worst Superheroes

READ BY DAVID WALLIAMS!! Another hilarious and moving novel from David Walliams, number one bestseller and fastest growing children’s author in the country. READ BY DAVID WALLIAMS!! 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 help…

Gangsta Granny

An entire world of hilariously horrible and delightfully dreadful children! From the phenomenal number-one bestseller David Walliams, these cautionary tales are illustrated in glorious and gruesome colour by artistic genius, Tony Ross. THE WORLD’S WORST CHILDREN Are you ready to meet the World’s Worst Children? Five beastly boys and five gruesome girls! Like Sofia Sofa – a TV super-fan so stuck to the sofa that she’s turning into one!Or Dribbling Drew – a boy whose drool gets him into trouble on a school trip!And not forgetting Blubbering Bertha – a girl who bawls and tells terrible tales!THE WORLD’S WORST CHILDREN 2 Ready for more? The beastly boys and gruesome girls in this book are even ruder, even more disgusting and WORSE than you could ever imagine! The gruesome characters will make you snort with laughter and thank your lucky stars that you don’t know anyone like Gruesome Griselda or Fussy Frankie in real life. It also features a special appearance from fan-favourite Raj! THE WORLD’S WORST CHILDREN 3 Just when you thought it was safe to go back to your bookshelf, 10 more horrendously hilarious stories about the absolute worst children ever! From ten-year old Hank and his endless pranks on his poor, long-suffering family, to Tandy and her titanic tantrums – this compendium of catastrophically horrid boys and girls is the perfect companion to books 1 and 2.

The World of David Walliams: The World’s Worst Children 1, 2 & 3

The second original, touching, twisted, and most of all hilarious novel and audiobook for children performed by David Walliams, Matt Lucas and Nitin Ganatra. The characters from David’s book spring to life with fantastic voices and characters galore that will make you laugh out loud. Read by David Walliams, Matt Lucas and Nitin Ganatra. "Mr Stink stank. He also stunk. And if it was correct English to say he stinked, then he stinked as well…” Chloe sees Mr Stink every day, but she’s never spoken to him. Which isn’t surprising, because he’s a tramp, and he stinks. But there’s more to Mr Stink than meets the eye (or nose) and before she knows it, Chloe has an unusual new friend hiding in her garden shed. As Chloe struggles to keep Mr Stink a secret, and her dad tries to hide a secret of his own, the stage is set for an epic family confrontation. But there's one other person with an extraordinary secret – Mr Stink himself…

Mr Stink

Millions of young readers have loved the World’s Worst Children tales – now they will revel in this delightfully dreadful collection of the most gruesome grown-ups ever: The World’s Worst Teachers. Think your teachers are bad? Wait till 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… Watch out for the ghastly Miss Seethe. She is ALWAYS furious – and she’s on a detention rampage. And as for Phobe, he’s a teacher with a real difference. He is bone-shakingly terrified of… children! Millions of children have loved the World’s Worst Children – now they will revel in this delightfully dreadful collection of the most gruesome grown-ups ever, The World’s Worst Teachers. Brought to you by number one bestselling author, David Walliams, with every story illustrated in glorious colour by artistic genius, Tony Ross.

The World’s Worst Teachers

Millions 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 for…THE WORLD’S WORST PARENTS! 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…

The World’s Worst Parents

A 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. But Joe isn't happy. Why not? Because he's got a billion pounds… and not a single friend. But then someone comes along, someone who likes Joe for Joe, not for his money. The problem is, Joe's about to learn that when money is involved, nothing is what it seems. The best things in life are free, they say – and if Joe's not careful, he's going to lose them all…

Billionaire Boy

Welcome 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… When Tom gets hit on the head by a cricket ball, he finds himself at Lord Funt Hospital, and is greeted by a terrifying-looking porter. Things go from bad to worse when he meets the wicked matron in charge of the children’s ward… But Tom is about to embark on the most thrilling journey of a lifetime! The Midnight Gang tells an extraordinarily heartwarming and, of course, funny story of five children on a hospital ward – and on a quest for adventure! It is a story of friendship and magic – and of making dreams come true. Listeners are set to be utterly spellbound by this heartfelt story that will bring magic to everyone.

The Midnight Gang

The new jaw-achingly funny novel from David Walliams, the number one bestselling author! Make your appointment if you dare… Darkness 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…? Listen to this book and find out!

Demon Dentist

Dare 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. 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 (TCM Chart, 11 April 2023). This laugh-out-loud collection solidifies Walliams' status as the last word in bestselling children's juvenile fiction, and secures his work among the great Sunday reads for kids craving New York Times top bestsellers with a delightful twist. Witness the greatness unfold in these pages filled with the most memorable and humorous short tales that teach powerful lessons about friendship. For fans of Jeff Kinney (Diary of a Wimpy Kid), Tom Fletcher (The Creakers), Roald Dahl (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) and Ben Miller (Adventures of a Christmas Elf) and Shane Devries (The Christmasaurus).

The World’s Worst Monsters

‘Walliams balances high comedy with an emotional message’ Daily Mail ‘Walliams does comedy with profound, genuine heart’ Guardian The new children’s book from No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams – an extraordinarily brilliant and rollicking mystery adventure illustrated by artistic genius, Tony Ross, and the sequel to the much-loved and bestselling Gangsta Granny. Winner, Best Children’s Audiobook, New York Festival Radio Awards Ben is getting used to life without his beloved granny. She was a cabbage enthusiast, a Scrabble partner… and an international jewel thief known as The Black Cat. Now, only the memory of their extraordinary adventure to steal the Crown Jewels lives on. Then something inexplicable happens. World-famous treasures are stolen in the dead of night and the clues point to none other than The Black Cat? But that’s impossible…? Expect the unexpected in this wonderfully entertaining and laugh-out-loud adventure, which will have readers on the edge of their seats as they join Ben on his quest to unravel the mystery of the return of The Black Cat. This first ever sequel from David Walliams will delight new fans, as well as the millions of readers that have loved Gangsta Granny.

Gangsta Granny Strikes Again!

BE WARNED! AWFUL ANIMALS LURK INSIDE… Millions 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. 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 #1 bestseller for six weeks with Gangsta Granny Strikes Again! (TCM chart: from 20 Nov 2021)

The World’s Worst Pets

The most beloved fairy tales of Danish author, Hans Christian Andersen, narrated by the very best of British stage and screen talent. Perfect for bedtime, the long car journey or rainy afternoons at home, let Andersen delight and enchant children (and adults) of all ages with characters that stand the test of time. The Princess and the Pea and the Steadfast Tin Soldier by Sir Roger Moore The Little Match Girl by Ewan McGregor The Ugly Duckling by Stephen Fry The Emperor’s New Clothes by Dame Joan Collins The Snow Queen by Joanna Lumley Little Claus and Big Claus by Sir Michael Caine The Little Mermaid by David Walliams Thumbelina by Charlotte Rampling It’s Quite True by Paul McKenna The Nightingale by Michael Ball Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish author, poet and artist. Celebrated for children’s literature, his most cherished fairy tales include "The Emperor's New Clothes", "The Little Mermaid", "The Nightingale", "The Steadfast Tin Soldier", "The Snow Queen", "The Ugly Duckling" and "The Little Match Girl". His books have been translated into every living language, and today there is no child or adult that has not met Andersen's whimsical characters. His fairy tales have been adapted to stage and screen countless times, most notably by Disney with the animated films "The Little Mermaid" and "Frozen", which is loosely based on "The Snow Queen". Due to his contribution to children's literature, Andersen's birth date, April 2, is celebrated as International Children's Book Day.

The Hans Christian Andersen Treasury: Bedtime Fairytales

From the phenomenal number-one bestseller David Walliams comes another collection of more hilariously horrible children! Just when you thought it was safe to go back to your bookshelf, 10 more horrendously hilarious stories about the absolute worst children ever! From ten-year old Hank and his endless pranks on his poor, long-suffering family, to Tandy and her titanic tantrums – this brand new collection is the perfect companion to World’s Worst Children books 1 and 2 and an ideal gift for the worst children in your life! This compendium of catastrophically horrid boys and girls is brought to you by the phenomenal number-one bestseller David Walliams and a brilliant cast of comedy gold! 2018 marks the 10th anniversary of the publication of David Walliams’ first novel, The Boy in the Dress.

The World’s Worst Children 3

The heart-warming and hilariously brilliant story, beautifully read by number one bestselling author David Walliams. Dads come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. There are fat ones and thin ones, tall ones and short ones. There are young ones and old ones, clever ones and stupid ones. There are silly ones and serious ones, loud ones and quiet ones. Of course, there are good dads, and bad dads . . . A high-speed cops and robbers adventure with heart and soul about a father and son taking on the villainous Mr Big – and winning! This riches-to-rags story will have you on the edge of your seat and howling with laughter! Bad Dad is a fast and furious, heart-warming story of a father and son on an adventure – and a thrilling mission to break an innocent man into prison!

Bad Dad

Four of David Walliams’ amazing picture books in one spectacular collection for the first time! Read by the author himself. 33 minutes of side-splitting stories for the very young, hilariously read by David Walliams. This unabridged compilation includes: THE SLIGHTLY ANNOYING ELEPHANT What’s big, blue, bossy, and turns up uninvited? A slightly annoying elephant, of course! THE FIRST HIPPO ON THE MOON Two big hippos. One ENORMOUS dream. Who can make it to the moon first? 3 . . . 2 . . . 1 . . .BLAST OFF! THE BEAR WHO WENT BOO! At the top of the world, surrounded by snow and ice, lives a very cheeky polar bear cub who loves to go…BOO! But this little bear cub doesn’t always know when to stop… THERE’S A SNAKE IN MY SCHOOL! Miranda loves to be different, and on Bring-your-pet-to-school Day she introduces everyone to her very DIFFERENT pet…Penelope the snake.

Spectacular Stories for the Very Young

Million-copy bestseller David Walliams’ funniest book yet – a laugh-out-loud tale of the most blundering and lovable family in history Meet the Blunders: Bertie, Betsy, their children, Brutus and Bunny, along with their beloved grandma Old Lady Blunder, and their pet ostrich, Cedric. An ostrich is not a sensible pet, but then the Blunders are not sensible people. This family of upper-class twits lives in a crumbling country house named Blunder Hall. When their home comes under threat, they must embark on a series of comic misadventures to save it. Absurd and hilarious, The Blunders is David Walliams’ funniest book yet. A laugh-out-loud tale of the most blundering and lovable family in history. David Walliams was most recently Children’s number one bestseller with The World’s Worst Monsters (TCM Chart, 22 August 2023). Credit: 'Classical music – Audio Network'

The Blunders

Go back to the Space Race with No.1 bestselling author David Walliams for a breathless cinematic adventure full of mystery, action, laughs and surprises – and a secret that could change the course of history… America. The 1960s. Stuck on a remote farm with her awful aunt, twelve-year-old orphan Ruth spends every night gazing at the stars, dreaming of adventure. One night she spots a flying saucer blazing across the sky… before crash-landing in a field. When the spaceship opens and reveals a mysterious alien, all Ruth’s dreams come true. But does this visitor from another planet have a giant secret? Spaceboy is a hilarious and action-packed tale for readers in any solar system. David Walliams was most recently Children’s #1 bestseller with The World's Worst Pets (TCM chart: 30 April 2022)

Spaceboy

The brilliant follow-up to David Walliams’ bestseller The World’s Worst Children! Ten more stories about a brand new gang of hilariously horrible kids from everyone’s favourite children’s author. If you thought you had read about the World’s Worst Children already, you’re in for a rather nasty shock. The beastly boys and gruesome girls in this book are even ruder, even more disgusting and WORSE than you could ever imagine! This glorious collection of ten stories from the master himself, David Walliams, will make you snort with laughter and thank your lucky stars that you don’t know anyone like Gruesome Griselda or Fussy Frankie in real life. It also features a special appearance from fan-favourite Raj! The World’s Worst Children 2 is a side-splitting companion to David’s blockbuster hit, The World’s Worst Children, perfect for fans aged 9 and up.

The World’s Worst Children 2

The hilarious children’s book from No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams. On a volcanic island, in the middle of shark-infested waters, stands The Cruel School. The lessons are appalling, the school dinners are revolting and the teachers are terrifying – especially the mysterious Science teacher Doctor Doktur. When Larker is sent to the school, she quickly realises something very odd is going on… something involving Doctor Doktur, a pair of strange spectacles, and a ‘Monsterfication Machine’. And ultimately she finds herself face to face with a real life Megamonster. There seems to be no escape – but for Larker, nothing is impossible…

Megamonster

From number one bestselling author David Walliams comes another heartfelt but hilarious hoot of an adventure Stella Saxby is the sole heir to Saxby Hall. But awful Aunt Alberta and her giant owl will stop at nothing to get it from her. Luckily Stella has a secret – and slightly spooky – weapon up her sleeve…

Awful Auntie

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! Welcome to the city of Bedlam. Enter if you dare! Bedlam is one of the most dangerous places on Earth – home to a host of wicked villains. Nothing and nobody is safe from these evil criminals. The city needs its own superhero to defeat the supervillains. But who? Robodog! He’s the newest recruit at the Police Dog School, and supercharged for adventure. But can he stop the most feared duo in Bedlam, and their evil plans to ruin the city . . .? David Walliams was most recently Overall Market bestseller with Spaceboy (TCM chart: week ending 8 October 2022)

Robodog

Fly 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 world… 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!

The Beast of Buckingham Palace

The debut children’s novel from David Walliams, number one bestseller and fastest growing children’s author in the country.Brilliantly performed by David Walliams, Matt Lucas, Sharmistha Michaels, Oscar Michaels and Nitin Ganatra Dennis was different. Why was he different, you ask? Well, a small clue might be in the title of this book… Charming, surprising and hilarious – David Walliams’s beautiful first novel will touch the hearts (and funny bones) of children and adults alike. Now David teams up with an all star cast to produce an audiobook with a difference. This lavish production brings the hilarious voices behind Little Britain to your nearest earphones. And it tells a fantastic story too…

The Boy In The Dress

From No. 1 bestselling children’s author David Walliams comes his biggest and most epic adventure! This is the story of a ten-year-old orphan and a 10,000-year-old mammoth… Read 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 more… A 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!

The Ice Monster

The 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. 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.

Fing

The fifth screamingly funny novel from David Walliams, number one bestseller and fastest growing children’s author in the country. Hot on the heels of bestselling Gangsta Granny comes another hilarious, action-packed and touching novel – the story of a little girl called Zoe. Things are not looking good for Zoe. Her stepmother Sheila is so lazy she gets Zoe to pick her nose for her. The school bully Tina Trotts makes her life a misery – mainly by flobbing on her head. And now the evil Burt from Burt’s Burgers is after her pet rat! And guess what he wants to do with it? The clue is in the title… From the author that is being called ‘a new Roald Dahl’, Ratburger is not to be missed!

Ratburger

The brand-new HEARTWARMINGLY HILARIOUS picture book from NUMBER ONE bestselling David Walliams.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!

Geronimo

From the world’s favourite author, David Walliams – ten cautionary tales and a delightfully dreadful cast of characters! Are you ready to meet the World’s Worst Children? Five beastly boys and five gruesome girls! Like Sofia Sofa – a TV super-fan so stuck to the sofa that she’s turning into one!Or Dribbling Drew – a boy whose drool gets him into trouble on a school trip!And not forgetting Blubbering Bertha – a girl who bawls and tells terrible tales!Also featuring a special appearance from fan-favourite Raj! From Number One bestselling author David Walliams comes this collection of wickedly funny, deliciously mischievous tales.

The World’s Worst Children

The hilarious children’s book from No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams – a fantastically funny tale. WELCOME TO THE ISLE OF MULCH… This little island is home to a large number of horrible grown-ups. The school, the local park, the toy shop and even the island’s ice-cream van are all run by awful adults who like nothing more than making children miserable. And the island is owned by the most awful one of all – Aunt Greta Greed! Something needs to be done about them. But who could be brave enough? Meet Ned – an extraordinary boy with a special power. SLIMEPOWER!

Slime

Go back in time with No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams for a whizz-bang epic adventure of action, laughter and secret plots – and the extraordinary friendship between a little boy and a huge gorilla that just might save the day… 1940. Britain is at war with Nazi Germany. Eleven-year-old Eric spends his days at the place that makes him most happy: London Zoo. And there’s one animal in particular he loves: Gertrude the gorilla. With bombs falling all over London, Eric must rescue Gertrude. Together with his Uncle Sid, a keeper at the zoo, the three go on the run. But while hiding out at the seaside they uncover a top-secret Nazi plot… Join David Walliams on this action-packed, laugh-out-loud adventure for all the family!

Code Name Bananas

The hotly-anticipated next novel from NUMBER ONE bestselling author, David Walliams, with audio hilariously read by the author himself! Jack’s Grandpa… *wears his slippers to the supermarket *serves up Spam à la Custard for dinner *and often doesn’t remember Jack’s name But he can still take to the skies in a speeding Spitfire and save the day… An exquisite portrait of the bond between a small boy and his beloved Grandpa – this book takes readers on an incredible journey with Spitfires over London and Great Escapes through the city in a high octane adventure full of comedy and heart.

Grandpa’s Great Escape

Hailed as “the heir to Roald Dahl” by The Spectator, the UK’s #1 bestselling children’s author, David Walliams, will have fans of Jeff Kinney and Rachel Renee Russell in stitches! David Walliams burst on to the American scene with his New York Times bestseller Demon Dentist, and now he’s bringing his signature humor to the sick ward in The Midnight Gang. Tom lands in the hospital with a nasty bump on the head after a gym class accident. And things only get worse when he meets the hospital staff, including the wicked matron of the children’s ward.. But luckily, Tom’s time in the hospital will be anything but boring when he discovers that his fellow patients turn the awful ward into the most wondrous world after lights out Join the Midnight Gang as they make their wildest dreams come true!

This New York Times bestseller from David Walliams, the UK’s #1 bestselling children’s author and “the heir to Roald Dahl” (The Spectator), launched his books stateside in a big way! Walliams makes going to the dentist a wacky adventure with his signature humor—this is one dentist appointment you don’t want to miss. Something strange is happening in Alfie's town. Instead of shiny coins from the Tooth Fairy, kids are waking up to dead slugs, live spiders, and other dreadfully icky things under their pillows. Who would do something so horrific? Alfie is sure that Miss Root, the creepy new dentist in town, is behind it all. There's nothing Alfie hates more than going to the dentist, but to solve this mystery, he may have to book a dreaded appointment….

From 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 pet… Penelope the snake. Miss Bloat the headmistress doesn’t think snakes should be allowed in school. But Penelope has other ideas… Introducing a spectacularly slithery new picture book packed with mischief and mayhem from two superstars!

There’s a Snake in My School!

Twelve of the best-loved picture book stories to get your little ones through the longest journeys this summer. Worried about how to keep your little ones occupied this Summer? . . . Worry no more with this compilation of twelve of the best-loved picture book stories. One hour of audio fun to keep your children entertained on even the longest journeys – keeping at bay the dreaded question, ARE WE THERE YET? Featuring some of the biggest names in children’s stories – David Walliams, Oliver Jeffers, Judith Kerr and Emma Chichester Clark – this collection has it all. Full of laughter, and tonnes of fun. A must-have for the Summer Holidays. Playlist: Oliver Jeffers: STUCK – read by Terence Stamp Judith Kerr: ONE NIGHT IN THE ZOO – read by Susan Sheridan David Walliams: THE BEAR WHO WENT BOO! – read by David Walliams Emma Chichester Clark: MELROSE AND CROC: FRIENDS FOR LIFE – read by Emilia Fox David Mackintosh: MARSHALL ARMSTRONG IS NEW TO OUR SCHOOL – read by Stephen Mangan Jez Alborough: CAPTAIN DUCK – read by Matt Lucas Rob Scotton: SPLAT THE CAT – read by Anthony Head Simon Puttock: THE LOVE BUGS – read by Cassandra Harwood Rachel Bright: LOVE MONSTER – read by David Walliams Jez Alborough: DUCK IN THE TRUCK – read by Harry Enfield Jackie French: DIARY OF A BABY WOMBAT – read by Finty Williams Oliver Jeffers: UP AND DOWN – read by Richard E Grant Copyright: STUCK © 2013 Oliver Jeffers (P) 2013 HarperCollins Publishers Limited; SPLAT THE CAT © 2012 Rob Scotton (P) 2012 HarperCollins Publishers Limited; LOVE MONSTER © 2012 Rachel Bright (P) 2012 Harpercollins Publishers Limited; MARSHALL ARMSTRONG IS NEW TO OUR SCHOOL © 2011 David Mackintosh (P) 2012 HarperCollins Publishers Limited; CAPTAIN DUCK © 2002 Jez Alborough (P) 2013 HarperCollins Publishers Limited; THE LOVE BUGS © 2010 HarperCollins Publishers Limited (P) 2010 HarperCollins Publishers Limited; DIARY OF A BABY WOMBAT © 2010 Jackie French (P) 2011 HarperCollins Publishers Limited; MELROSE AND CROC: FRIENDS FOR LIFE © 2006 Emma Chichester Clark (P) 2013 HarperCollins Publishers Limited; THE BEAR WHO WENT BOO! © 2015 David Walliams (P) 2015 HarperCollins Publishers Limited; UP AND DOWN © 2011 Oliver Jeffers (P) 2011 HarperCollins Publishers Limited; DUCK IN THE TRUCK© 1999 Jez Alborough (P) 2013 HarperCollins Publishers Limited; ONE NIGHT IN THE ZOO© 2010 Judith Kerr (P) 2010 HarperCollins Publishers Limited

HarperCollins Children’s Books Presents: Stories for Summer Holidays for age 2+

A warm and witty story featuring Love Monster, who now appears in his own animated television show on CBeebies! It can be tough being the only funny-looking Monster in Cutesville, but this Monster is not one to hang around and feel sorry for himself, so he’s off – out into the big wide world to look for someone to love him. He looks high, he looks low and he looks everywhere in-between, but it’s only when he’s just about to give up that he finally finds what he is looking for… Featuring an instantly charming main character who will appeal to children and adults alike, LOVE MONSTER is a warm and witty tale about the power of taking action from a terrific talent new to the HarperCollins list.

Love Monster

Howl with laughter and squeal with delight at this monstrously exciting new story from number one bestselling author David Walliams! Howler is a SMALL werewolf with a BIG problem. He is just not SCARY! And that makes him the odd one out at Monster School… But when Howler finds some new friends, he discovers that being the ODD one out might just make him the COOLEST one of all… With giggles on every page, this hilarious new picture book is perfect for ALL little monsters.

Little Monsters

The UK's #1 bestselling children's author, David Walliams, is back with a fantastical tale of myth and legend, good and evil, and one small boy on a quest to save the world—chock-full of Walliams’s unmistakable humor and perfect for fans of Jeff Kinney and Roald Dahl. The kingdom has fallen into darkness. Prince Alfred has never left the safety of Buckingham Palace. But there are strange goings on inside the palace walls—and Alfred’s life is about to change forever. In the dead of night something terrible stalks the corridors. When Alfred’s beloved mother the queen is dragged off to the Tower of London, the boy must summon all his courage to embark on an epic quest to save her… and the entire world.

Hailed as “the heir to Roald Dahl” by The Spectator, the UK’s #1 bestselling children’s author, David Walliams, will have fans of Jeff Kinney and Rachel Renee Russell in stitches! Performed by a wonderful cast: David Walliams, Peter Serafinowicz, Nitin Ganatra, Sarah Alexander, and Jocelyn Jee Esien. David Walliams burst on to the American scene with his New York Times bestseller Demon Dentist, and now he’s bringing his signature humor to this raucous tale of prison breaks and heists gone wrong in Bad Dad. Frank’s dad was a champion hot-rod racer, Gilbert the Great. But when a terrible accident sees him go from hero to zero, Frank and Gilbert are left with nothing—and in the grips of a wicked crime boss and his henchmen. After Gilbert is thrown in prison, only Frank can come to his rescue. . .

David Walliams, hailed as “the heir to Roald Dahl” by The Spectator, burst onto the American scene with the New York Times bestseller Demon Dentist. Now the UK’s #1 bestselling children’s author is back with this high-flying adventure about a boy and his grandfather, perfect for fans of Jeff Kinney and Rachel Renee Russell. Grandpa is Jack’s favorite person in the world. It doesn’t matter that he wears his slippers to the supermarket, serves Spam à la Custard for dinner, and often doesn’t remember Jack’s name. But then Grandpa starts to believe he’s back in World War II, when he was a Spitfire fighter pilot, and he’s sent to live in an old folk’s home run by the sinister Matron Swine. Now it’s up to Jack to help Grandpa plot a daring escape!

Grandpa's Great Escape

From Number One bestselling author David Walliams comes a hilarious and heartwarming picture book. 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 can… Much worse! An outrageously funny picture book with an incredibly heartwarming message about celebrating difference – in all its forms.

Boogie Bear

Seven delightful stories from the inimitable Dr. Seuss! The amazing stories are full of typical Seuss humour, rhyme and rhythm. They include 'The Bippolo Seed,' in which a scheming cat leads an innocent duck to make a bad decision; 'The Rabbit, the Bear, and the Zinniga-Zanniga,' about a rabbit who is saved from a bear via a single eyelash; 'Gustav the Goldfish,' about a fish that grew and grew; 'Tadd and Todd,' a tale about twins; 'Steak for Supper,' about fantastic creatures who follow a boy home in anticipation of a steak dinner; 'The Strange Shirt Spot,' about a spot of dirt that gets everywhere; and 'The Great Henry McBride,' about a boy whose far-flung career fantasies were bested only by those of Dr. Seuss himself. The perfect book for any Seuss fan, young or old!

Dr. Seuss

The Bippolo Seed and Other Lost Stories

From Number One bestselling picture book duo, David Walliams and Tony Ross, comes this bear-illiantly funny adventure for children of 3 and up. Experience the whole story in glorious sound, with audio hilariously performed by the author himself. At the top of the world, surrounded by snow and ice, lives a very cheeky polar bear cub who loves to go… BOO! But this little bear cub doesn’t always know when to stop… Presenting a mischievous new picture book packed with snow and surprises, from two standout talents!

The Bear Who Went Boo!

Get 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!

Little Monsters Rule!

Number one bestselling author David Walliams presents this explosively funny space adventure for children of 3 and up. Hilariously read by the author himself. Warning: very silly sound-effects included! 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 book from a superstar author!

The First Hippo on the Moon

“The final masterpiece from one of the greatest storytellers and illustrators of all time” – David Walliams The story of one boy, one rabbit, and a whole lot of bad luck… From the one and only Judith Kerr, and lovingly and hilariously narrated by the incredible talent of David Walliams! “Is there a more perfect children’s writer for this generation than Judith Kerr?” Spectator “A lovely conclusion to [Judith Kerr’s] life in books” Evening Standard “Funny [and] poignant” The Times It all started with the school rabbit… Snowflake is the school rabbit, and Snowflake is TROUBLE. At least that’s what Tommy thinks. And when Snowflake unexpectedly comes to stay just before Christmas and EVERYTHING starts to go wrong, it looks like Tommy might be right. With a sick sister left in bed, a snobby actor left with suspiciously damp trousers, and no rabbit anywhere to be seen, Tommy and his family may just be DOOMED. Is Tommy suffering the curse of the school rabbit? Or can all this bad luck turn good in the end? A fantastically funny and exquisitely illustrated young fiction title from much-loved author and illustrator Judith Kerr.

The Curse of the School Rabbit

Sing your heart out with a whole choir of characters, in the showstopping new book from number one bestselling author David Walliams! There’s more than one star of the show… In fact, there’s a whole choir of them! Warble the walrus LOVES to sing. Unfortunately, she is not very good at it! And when her atrocious warbling causes an avalanche, the other walruses leave her all alone. But when you SING like no-one is listening, SOMETIMES, they start to hear you… The perfect story for anyone who loves to laugh or sing, this brand-new story from David Walliams is a delightfully wonderful warble about doing what makes you HAPPY, and being LOUD about it!

The Creature Choir

Six wonderfully fun and festive audio stories to entertain little ones over the Christmas season. Six entertaining audio readings of best-loved festive stories for children of three years and over to enjoy at Christmas. Compiled by HarperCollins Children’s Books, this audio download is a magical collection showcasing some of the best-loved characters in children’s literature – perfect for families and friends to share at Christmas time! Playlist: The Creature Choir by David Walliams, read by David Walliams, Lizzie Waterworth and James Goode Three Little Monkeys at Christmas by Quentin Blake, read by Olivia Colman An Odd Dog Christmas by Rob Biddulph, read by Paul Panting The Winter Wish by Helen Mortimer, read by Harriet Carmichael Little Elf’s Christmas Surprise by Helen Baugh, read by Harriet Carmichael One Snowy Night by Nick Butterworth, read by Jim Broadbent Copyright: The Creature Choir text © David Walliams 2019; Three Little Monkeys at Christmas text © Quentin Blake 2021; An Odd Dog Christmas text © Rob Biddulph 2021; The Winter Wish text © Helen Mortimer 2022; Little Elf’s Christmas Surprise text © Helen Baugh 2022; One Snowy Night text © Nick Butterworth 1989

Even More Stories for Christmas

Seven of the best-loved springtime stories to entertain your little one over Easter. Seven entertaining audio readings of best-loved children’s springtime stories for children of three years and over to enjoy over Easter! This audio download is a heritage-rich collection showcasing some of the best-loved characters in children’s literature. Compiled by HarperCollins Children’s Books, it features popular stories by John Bond, Nick Butterworth, Judith Kerr, David Walliams and Rob Biddulph. Full of heart-warming stories, this wonderful audio collection is perfect for families and friends to share over the Easter holidays! Playlist: Mini Rabbit – Not Lost by John Bond, read by Lizzie Waterworth Santo One Springy Day by Nick Butterworth, read by Jim Broadbent If I Were the Easter Bunny read by Cassandra Harwood Mog and the Baby by Judith Kerr, read by Andrew Sachs The Slightly Annoying Elephant written and read by David Walliams Tad by Benji Davies, read by Dawn O'Porter Grrr! by Rob Biddulph, read by Paul Panting Copyright: Mini Rabbit – Not Lost Text © John Bond 2018; One Springy Day text © Nick Butterworth 2019; If I Were the Easter Bunny text © HarperCollinsPublishers Ltd 2009; Mog and the Baby text copyright © Kerr-Kneale Productions Ltd 1980; The Slightly Annoying Elephant text copyright © David Walliams 2013; Tad text © Benji Davies 2019; Grrr! by Rob Biddulph text copyright © Rob Biddulph 2015

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