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A hilarious and moving story of old age, adventure, stolen jewels and swimming the Thames, from David Walliams, number one bestseller and fastest growing children's author in the country."e;I absolutely love David Walliams's books. In a few more years they will become classics."e; - Sue Townsend, author of Adrian MoleOur 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...
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...
READ BY DAVID WALLIAMS, with Nitin Ganatra as Raj - listen to David perform these ten cautionary tales introducing a delightfully dreadful cast of characters.Are you ready to listen to 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!From Number One bestselling author David Walliams comes this collection of wickedly funny, deliciously mischievous tales, read by the author himself and Nitin Ganatra as Raj.
The second original, touching, twisted, and most of all hilarious novel and audiobook for children performed by David Walliams and Matt Lucas. This wonderful story is told by two of Britain's best loved comedians and 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 and MATT LUCAS"e;Mr Stink stank. He also stunk. And if it was correct English to say he stinked, then he stinked as well..."e;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 a an extraordinary secret - Mr Stink himself...
'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 - a timeless adventure illustrated by artistic genius, Tony Ross.
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! From the phenomenally bestselling David Walliams and illustrated in glorious colour by the artistic genius, Tony Ross.
From the phenomenal number-one bestseller David Walliams comes another collection of more hilariously horrible children! Illustrated in glorious and gruesome colour by artist genius, Tony Ross, these stories will appal and delight young readers.
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, illustrated in glorious full colour by Tony Ross.
From Number One bestselling author David Walliams comes a hilarious and heartwarming picture book, brilliantly illustrated by the artistic genius, Tony Ross.
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!
Jacks farfar er blevet noget forvirret på sine gamle dage, og han går rundt og forestiller sig, at han er tilbage i Anden Verdenskrig, hvor han var en berømt Spitfire-pilot i det britiske flyvevåben.Farfar ender på plejehjemmet Tusmørketårnet, som bestyres af den onde fru Svin, men da det går op for Jack, at farfar ikke trives på det nye sted, planlægger de en dristig og eventyrlig flugt.Men fru Svin er lige i hælene på dem.
Ben har verdens kedeligste farmor. Hun spiller Kriblekryds og spiser kålsuppe dagen lang, hendes tv er i stykker, og så prutter hun hele tiden uden at indrømme det. Det ville også være fint nok, hvis ikke lige Ben var tvunget til at blive passet hjemme hos hende hver eneste fredag aften, fordi mor og far skal se Vild med dans.Men det viser sig, at Ben ikke ved alt om sin farmor. Faktisk er hun en international mestertyv, og nu drømmer hun om at lave det helt store kup med Bens hjælp. Bens farmor er nemlig en rigtig GANGSTER FARMOR!Bogen er perfekt til oplæsning fra 6-7 år og selvlæsning fra 9 år."Jeg har læst alle David Walliams romaner og det her er en af mine yndlings! Den er både hylende morsom og rørende." - SilverFish, The Guardian UK.
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. From the phenomenally bestselling David Walliams and illustrated in glorious colour by the artistic genius, Tony Ross.
Number one bestselling author David Walliams presents this explosively funny space adventure for children of 3 and up. Illustrated by artistic genius Tony Ross and 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 picture book from two superstars!
Ben er ved at vænne sig til et liv uden sin elskede farmor. Hun var hans partner i Kriblekryds og en stor kålsuppeentusiast. Og så var hun en international mestertyv kendt som Den Sorte Kat. Nu er kun minderne om deres fælles eventyr tilbage. Men så sker der noget besynderligt. Verdensberømte skatte begynder at forsvinde i ly af natten, og alle sporene peger på Den Sorte Kat. Men det er jo ikke muligt…? Forvent det utrolige i denne længe ventede efterfølger af David Walliams, som vil begejstre nye fans såvel som de millioner af læsere, der elskede Gangster farmor. DAVID WALLIAMS er en britisk forfatter, komiker, skuespiller og tv-vært med en mission om at få børn til at læse bøger. Med 50 millioner solgte børnebøger på 55 forskellige sprog må man sige, at han har haft succes med sit forehavende. Der er altså rigtig, rigtig mange børn, der – ligesom dig selv – griner sig igennem hans sjove og skønne bøger.
Livet kører ikke helt på skinner for Sofie. Hendes stedmor Melissa er så doven, at hun får Sofie til at pille hendes næse for hende. Skolens bølle, Tina Trods, gør livet surt for Sofie – mest fordi hun sender en harker i hovedet på hende hver dag. Og nu er den onde Bengt fra Bengts Burger ude efter Sofies kælerotte! Og gæt, hvad han så vil med den? Tjah, du får et fingerpeg i bogens titel ...David Walliams er en britisk forfatter, komiker, skuespiller og tv-vært, som har som sin mission at få børn til at læse bøger. Med mere end 45 millioner solgte børnebøger på 55 forskellige sprog må man sige, at han har haft succes med sit forehavende. Der er altså rigtig, rigtig mange børn, der – ligesom dig selv – griner sig igennem hans sjove og skønne bøger.
The new children's book from No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams - a fantastically funny tale illustrated by artistic genius, Tony Ross.
Cuddle up and laugh with this heart-warming and funny children's picture book from number-one bestselling author David Walliams, gloriously illustrated by the awesome Adam Stower!
London, England, 1940Under anden verdenskrig regner bomberne ned over den engelske hovedstad, London. Samtidig – nede i byen - udvikler den forældreløse dreng Erik et helt særligt venskab med den meget specielle gorilla, Gertrud. Erik tilbringer alle sine dage på det sted, hvor han er allermest glad: i Londons zoologiske have. Men en dag bliver det for farligt at opholde sig i zoo, og så må Erik begive sig ud på et storslået eventyr for at redde Gertrud.De to flygter sammen med Eriks onkel Monty, som er dyrepasser. De finder et skjulested ude ved kysten, og her får de færten af et tophemmeligt nazistkomplot ... undslipper med nød og næppe skurkenes lange kløer ... og ender med at klare ærterne!David Walliams er en britisk forfatter, komiker, skuespiller og tv-vært, som har som sin mission at få børn til at læse bøger. Med 40 millioner solgte børnebøger på 53 forskellige sprog må man sige, at han har haft succes med sit forehavende. Der er altså rigtig, rigtig mange børn, der – ligesom dig selv – griner sig igennem hans sjove og skønne bøger.
VELKOMMEN TIL KOMPOSTØEN …Der bor forholdsvis mange helt forfærdelige voksne på den lille ø. Skolen, den lokale park, legetøjsbutikken og tilmed øens isbil bliver alle bestyret af grufulde voksne, hvis vigtigste mission i livet er at gøre livet surt for børn. Og øen tilhører den væmmeligste af dem alle sammen – tante Greta Grisk. Nogen må gøre noget! Men hvem kunne tænkes at være modig nok til det? Hils på Niller – en usædvanlig dreng med en endnu mere usædvanlig superkraft: SLIMKRAFT!David Walliams er en britisk forfatter, komiker, skuespiller og tv-vært, som har som sin mission at få børn til at læse bøger. Med mere end 35 millioner solgte børnebøger på 53 forskellige sprog må man sige, at han har haft succes med sit forehavende. Der er altså rigtig, rigtig mange børn, der – ligesom dig selv – griner sig igennem hans sjove og skønne bøger.
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