The first ever official David Walliams annual, packed with fun activities and featuring characters from his laugh-out-loud stories.

With spectacular stories, fantastically fun activities and devilishly difficult puzzles, this official David Walliams annual is stuffed with laughs and the perfect Christmas gift for children everywhere!

Learn to draw Gangsta Granny, create your own character profiles, practise your creative writing and colouring skills and test your knowledge with the MEGA QUIZ.

A delightfully dreadful collection of the most gruesome grown-ups – from the phenomenally bestselling David Walliams and artistic genius Tony Ross

Think 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!

Number One for Fiendish Fun! Join Horrid Henry in another bumper book of mischief. Horrid Henry loves the summer, but even the balmiest of summer days have a way of turning into chaos when he's around . . . Discover six of the funniest and best Horrid Henry stories, including a wedding that goes wrong, a disastrous school fair and a rather eventful trip to a theme park! An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure, with six illustrated stories plus a joke and activity section - the perfect gift for Horrid Henry fans everywhere, and ideal entertainment for school holidays and journeys.

'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. 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.

Number One for Fiendish Fun! Join Horrid Henry in another bumper book of mischief. Horrid Henry and his next-door neighbour, Moody Margaret, are sworn enemies - as are the rest of Henry's Purple Hand Gang and Margaret's Secret Club. Here are six of the best and funniest stories about Henry and Margaret's rivalry! An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure, with six illustrated stories plus a joke and activity section - the perfect gift for Horrid Henry fans everywhere, and ideal entertainment for school holidays and journeys.

This 10 Book Collection includes an audio CD and the following giggle-inducing stories:
- I Want My Potty!
- I Want My Dinner!
- I Want My Tooth!
- I Want My Mum!
- I Don't Want to go to Hospital!
- I Don't Want to Wash my Hands!
- I Don't Want to go to Bed!
- I Want my Dummy!
- I Want a Friend!
- I Want to Be!

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!

Another 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 help…

Jy kry allerhande soorte pa’s. Daar is vettes en maeres, langes en kortes. Daar is lawwe pa’s en ernstige pa’s, pa’s wat bulder en pa’s wat sag praat.

Daar is natuurlik goeie pa’s.

En daar is slegte pa’s …

Frank se pa was ’n kampioen-stampkarrenjaer, die koning van die renbaan. Gilbert die Grote! Maar ná ’n aaklige ongeluk noem mense hierdie topjaer ’n flopjaer. Nou is Frank en Gilbert platsak – en in ’n wrede boewebaas en sy trawante se kloue. En wanneer Gilbert in die tronk gegooi word, kan net Frank hom red … David Walliams se tiende roman is ’n doller-as-kopaf-rit saam met ’n pa en seun op ’n opwindende avontuur om die bose meneer Groot op sy plek te sit!

The 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 MULCH... This 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)

‘Walliams balances high comedy with an emotional message’ Daily Mail ‘Walliams does comedy with profound, genuine heart’ Guardian 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 Gangsta Granny. 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.

A collection of three fun-filled, dynamic and dramatic stories. These are tales that every aspiring boy-adventurer should want to read, from Jason's dangerous voyage to find the legendary Golden Fleece and Arthur's discovery of his kingly heritage, to Ali Baba's life-threatening encounter with the 40 thieves and their stash of stolen treasure.

Three fantastic, fun-filled, dynamic and dramatic stories, to follow on from the story of Jason and the Argonauts and Ali Baba, published in February. These are tales that every aspiring boy-adventurer will want to read, from Robin outwitting the evil sheriff and William Tell's astounding shot that pierced an apple at one hundred yards, to Aladdin's discovery of his very own magic lamp complete with genie. Illustrated throughout with Tony Ross's energetic, bold and brilliant line drawings.

A collection of three fun-filled, dynamic and dramatic stories. These are tales that every aspiring boy-adventurer should want to read, from Jason's dangerous voyage to find the legendary Golden Fleece and Arthur's discovery of his kingly heritage, to Ali Baba's life-threatening encounter with the 40 thieves and their stash of stolen treasure.

Billy Goat and his best friend Cyril are messing about with the farmer's mobile phone, taking selfies and playing games... until they discover the number for a troll. Grandpa Gruff says all trolls are bad, so Billy and Cyril decide to get their own back by sending mean messages. After all, trolls really do stink! Don't they?

Three fantastic, fun-filled, dynamic and dramatic stories, to follow on from the story of Jason and the Argonauts and Ali Baba, published in February. These are tales that every aspiring boy-adventurer will want to read, from Robin outwitting the evil sheriff and William Tell's astounding shot that pierced an apple at one hundred yards, to Aladdin's discovery of his very own magic lamp complete with genie. Illustrated throughout with Tony Ross's energetic, bold and brilliant line drawings.

A collection of three fun-filled, dynamic and dramatic stories. These are tales that every aspiring boy-adventurer should want to read, from Jason's dangerous voyage to find the legendary Golden Fleece and Arthur's discovery of his kingly heritage, to Ali Baba's life-threatening encounter with the 40 thieves and their stash of stolen treasure.

This Christmas, join Michael Rosen and Tony Ross with their unforgettable retelling of Charles Dickens' beloved classic. In a school theatrical production of "A Christmas Carol", the boy who plays Scrooge is extra nervous because his very busy father is in the audience. However, it's likely his father won't stay for the duration, due to business. As always. Will the classic story's message of Christmas cheer and family love reach his father's distracted heart? with text by Michael Rosen and hilarious line illustrations by Tony Ross - both national treasures in the children's book world! "Michael Rosen's clever re-telling of the Dicken's classic" - The Daily Mail There are two narratives: a contemporary family story frames (and echoes) the original Dickens tale, presented as the script of a school play

Three fantastic, fun-filled, dynamic and dramatic stories, to follow on from the story of Jason and the Argonauts and Ali Baba, published in February. These are tales that every aspiring boy-adventurer will want to read, from Robin outwitting the evil sheriff and William Tell's astounding shot that pierced an apple at one hundred yards, to Aladdin's discovery of his very own magic lamp complete with genie. Illustrated throughout with Tony Ross's energetic, bold and brilliant line drawings.

From No. 1 bestselling children’s author, David Walliams comes his biggest and most epic adventure yet! Illustrated by the artistic genius Tony Ross.

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!

Klara Klein het alles wat sy moontlik kan begeer. Maar alles is nie genoeg nie. Sy wil nog en nog en nóg goed hê! Op ’n dag besluit Klara sy wil ’n DINGETH hê, maar daar is net een probleem. Wat is ’n DINGETH?

Mnr. en mev. Klein sal enigiets doen om hul dierbare doggie gelukkig te hou, selfs al beteken dit hulle moet by die kelder onder die biblioteek ingaan om ’n antwoord in die geheimsinnige Monsterklopedie te kry. Hul desperate soektog lei na die donker dieptes van die oerwoudagtigste oerwoud waar die vreemdste vreemde dierasies lewe.

Maar gaan hulle ooit ’n DINGETH kry?

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.

Hilarious and a godsend to parents - GUARDIAN "Nappies are YUUECH!" said the Little Princess. "There must be something better!" At first, the Little Princess thinks the royal potty is even worse, but she soon learns to love it... even if it isn't always there when she needs it. Tony Ross's hilarious account of royal potty training in chunky board book format will amuse young children and help their parents.