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The World's Worst Children #3
De grootste ettertjes van de wereld 3
Net wanneer je dacht dat het weer veilig was om naar je boekenkast te gaan ... nog meer grootste ettertjes van de wereld! Maak kennis met Schreeuwlelijk Sabriana, Blaaskaak Barnabus, Verwaande Valentijn en Bazige Bonny - of wees verstandig en blijf zo ver mogelijk uit hun buurt. Laatste waarschuwing: dit zijn de etterigste ettertjes ooit!
Een nieuw hilarisch boek van meester-ettertjes David Walliams en Tony Ross. Voor kleine en grote ettertjes vanaf 8 jaar.
Een nieuw hilarisch boek van meester-ettertjes David Walliams en Tony Ross. Voor kleine en grote ettertjes vanaf 8 jaar.
282 pages, Hardcover
First published May 29, 2018
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David Walliams
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David Walliams is an actor and writer best known for his work with Matt Lucas in the multi-award-winning sketch show Little Britain. His debut children's novel, The Boy in the Dress, was published in 2008 to unanimous critical acclaim and he has since developed a reputation as a natural successor to Roald Dahl.
David Walliams is an actor and writer best known for his work with Matt Lucas in the multi-award-winning sketch show Little Britain. His debut children's novel, The Boy in the Dress, was published in 2008 to unanimous critical acclaim and he has since developed a reputation as a natural successor to Roald Dahl.
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June 18, 2018
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Imagine a collection of the most hateful and despicable children, committing the most awful deeds fathomable, The World’s Worst Children 3, penned by comedian turned author David Walliams, is this and more! The third installment in Walliams popular short stories collection, this is one book that will have you rolling around in laughter in one breath and shaking your head at utter disbelief the next!
If you dare…David Walliams is back with another edition of the shocking escapes of ten more of the ‘world’s worst children’. With the help of illustrator extraordinaire Tony Ross, this group of ten appalling children and their despicable behaviour are brought to light, in the grossest and most stomach churning way possible. This time around, we meet a set of triplets who get a taste of their own medicine in the worst possible way. We also meet a young girl who has gigantic tantrums that can be heard across the other side of the world. Finally, we become acquainted with a peculiar boy who takes his endless pranks just that one step too far. There are many more individuals that the reader meets in this laugh out loud guidebook to, The World’s Worst Children 3.
Although I don’t quite fit into the target audience and the right age demographic for The World’s Worst Children 3, I will say as a long standing fan of the author David Walliams from his Little Britain days, I found this book incredibly funny. I also read it in a sitting and I couldn’t wait to share the rip roaring tales with my older son, aged eight. As a family, this is our first turn with the written work of David Walliams and it sure was a hit in our household.
Often it is hard to motivate my older son to read independently and few books seem to capture his interest. The World’s Worst Children 3 seems to be quite the exception, we both couldn’t get enough of these very funny, wacky and relatable tales. Walliams knows how to tap into a young mind and the topics he includes in this particular book are all the things that appeal to this age group. Think plenty of toilet humour, amazing pranks and zany behaviours. Since we discovered this book, reading is no longer a chore, it is something we can both find joy in.
Supporting the humorous text in this novel is the amazing work of the very talented illustrator Tony Ross. I have come across the work of Tony Ross before, but he seems to take on another dimension in his work with Walliams. These two work in harmony, so the illustrations in this novel perfectly compliment the text. Ross and Walliams go that extra mile in constructing their text, the font is often varied in size and style. The illustrations reflect what is happening in the text and the whole experience comes across as interactive. We even have to turn the direction of the book from landscape to portrait in some instances of this story collection. It is a book that definitely captures the reader’s attention in a variety of ways.
Structurally, the book is divided into ten separate stories. This helps those readers who struggle to read a long length of text at a time. For my own Mr 8, a struggling reader, this helped immensely. For myself, I raced through these in one sitting! Adding to the experience is a very amusing introduction from the ‘The Desk of the President of The United States of America’. This slight dig at President Trump made me chuckle. At the end of The World’s Worst Children 3, readers can expect a message from the author David Walliams reminding them that this time their wicked deeds were not included but another collection awaits! This is a great and subtle reminder for children to keep their behaviour and morals in check! I thought this end touch was a fantastic way to close off a children’s book collection.
If you are yet to discover the written work of David Walliams, this book collection, The World’s Worst Children 3, is a superb place to start. It is incredibly funny and I guarantee more than a few belly laughs will occur once you delve into the hilarious escapades of these ten most atrocious children.
*I wish to thank Harper Collins Books Australia for providing me with a free copy of these books for review purposes.
Imagine a collection of the most hateful and despicable children, committing the most awful deeds fathomable, The World’s Worst Children 3, penned by comedian turned author David Walliams, is this and more! The third installment in Walliams popular short stories collection, this is one book that will have you rolling around in laughter in one breath and shaking your head at utter disbelief the next!
If you dare…David Walliams is back with another edition of the shocking escapes of ten more of the ‘world’s worst children’. With the help of illustrator extraordinaire Tony Ross, this group of ten appalling children and their despicable behaviour are brought to light, in the grossest and most stomach churning way possible. This time around, we meet a set of triplets who get a taste of their own medicine in the worst possible way. We also meet a young girl who has gigantic tantrums that can be heard across the other side of the world. Finally, we become acquainted with a peculiar boy who takes his endless pranks just that one step too far. There are many more individuals that the reader meets in this laugh out loud guidebook to, The World’s Worst Children 3.
Although I don’t quite fit into the target audience and the right age demographic for The World’s Worst Children 3, I will say as a long standing fan of the author David Walliams from his Little Britain days, I found this book incredibly funny. I also read it in a sitting and I couldn’t wait to share the rip roaring tales with my older son, aged eight. As a family, this is our first turn with the written work of David Walliams and it sure was a hit in our household.
Often it is hard to motivate my older son to read independently and few books seem to capture his interest. The World’s Worst Children 3 seems to be quite the exception, we both couldn’t get enough of these very funny, wacky and relatable tales. Walliams knows how to tap into a young mind and the topics he includes in this particular book are all the things that appeal to this age group. Think plenty of toilet humour, amazing pranks and zany behaviours. Since we discovered this book, reading is no longer a chore, it is something we can both find joy in.
Supporting the humorous text in this novel is the amazing work of the very talented illustrator Tony Ross. I have come across the work of Tony Ross before, but he seems to take on another dimension in his work with Walliams. These two work in harmony, so the illustrations in this novel perfectly compliment the text. Ross and Walliams go that extra mile in constructing their text, the font is often varied in size and style. The illustrations reflect what is happening in the text and the whole experience comes across as interactive. We even have to turn the direction of the book from landscape to portrait in some instances of this story collection. It is a book that definitely captures the reader’s attention in a variety of ways.
Structurally, the book is divided into ten separate stories. This helps those readers who struggle to read a long length of text at a time. For my own Mr 8, a struggling reader, this helped immensely. For myself, I raced through these in one sitting! Adding to the experience is a very amusing introduction from the ‘The Desk of the President of The United States of America’. This slight dig at President Trump made me chuckle. At the end of The World’s Worst Children 3, readers can expect a message from the author David Walliams reminding them that this time their wicked deeds were not included but another collection awaits! This is a great and subtle reminder for children to keep their behaviour and morals in check! I thought this end touch was a fantastic way to close off a children’s book collection.
If you are yet to discover the written work of David Walliams, this book collection, The World’s Worst Children 3, is a superb place to start. It is incredibly funny and I guarantee more than a few belly laughs will occur once you delve into the hilarious escapades of these ten most atrocious children.
*I wish to thank Harper Collins Books Australia for providing me with a free copy of these books for review purposes.
September 15, 2018
I absoluteley loved this book , because of how easy it is to read but theres so much detail at the same time so now i have a really good vision of the book in my head.My personal favourite characters were Walter The Wasp and The Terrible Triplets , due to the fact af all the humor in one chapter and the imginative endings.
May 11, 2022
The worlds worst children 3 is a brilliant book and it was put in a series of some of the worst children in the world.ten kids called Tom Dick and harry make up troublesome triplets and without the dad the mum is the only one there.Tandy loved to have tantrums so person number two is tandy tantrums.Barabus loved to boast and he won everything until he lost the chess competition he is the third worst person.In number four is Fannys funny faces.she has some really weird funny faces.Number five is Hanks pranks and he has some funny pranks.in number six is Honey the hogger she hogs the bathroom so her brother can't pee.Seven is Vain Valentine loves himself and pretty girls.in eight is bonnie bossypants who could boss around all day.nine is walter the wasp who is a brilliant bully.last but not least kung fu kylie who does a lot of kung fu fighting.this is for people that are 7 to 16.
November 3, 2020
It was really interesting and fun. I really liked the stories.
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October 24, 2022I still ask myself why i bought this book. It forever shall be a mystery.
April 2, 2023
I read it immediately after the sequel. I seemed to find it a bit tedious at times. Although, I would recommend it to someone who likes David Walliams books.
May 25, 2025
In the meantime we are at part three of 'The World's Worst Children'. It is just as great as the other three. What I find so special are the drawings of Tony Ross, they make the book more funny. David Walliams writes so well: when he describes an annoying, bossy girl, I also found her annoying right away and I'd like to say: GET OUT, STUPID PERSON! Fortunately there are more books like this by David Walliams, The World's Worst Monsters is next on my list!
June 28, 2018
I read this book during half term as a bit of fun and David Walliams has really upped his game! It was very funny with all the different stories. David Walliams has always been one of my favourite authors. I would recommend this book to people aged 7-12
May 30, 2018
pure david walliams. thats all i need to say
August 12, 2020
David Williams is one of my favourite authors. I’ve read all of his books and love them all. A really good book for all!
June 20, 2018
Kids will love this. I just find it slightly annoying that all the adults in the book are complete wet blankets.
August 19, 2023
Eu li em um dia. Era muito viciante
February 4, 2019
I loved all the storys
I loved all the stories in it, but got bored as I have read it before so ⭐⭐⭐⭐
I loved all the stories in it, but got bored as I have read it before so ⭐⭐⭐⭐
September 15, 2025
I liked the book because it was funny the funnyest that was memoriesable was KIELI, the Kung fu girl. 🥋
The characters were the terrible triplets,Tandy,Fanny,hony waspers,vain,hankes, and bonnie they were ridiculous characters ! It was the second best book I ever read in my houl in tire life .
The characters were the terrible triplets,Tandy,Fanny,hony waspers,vain,hankes, and bonnie they were ridiculous characters ! It was the second best book I ever read in my houl in tire life .
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April 3, 2021
This is the worst book of serial The World's Worst Children. Maybe one or two storys were good. But I didn't really like it.
May 31, 2018
Modern morality tales with old-fashioned lessons at their heart and very appealing retributions.
The third in the series is very similar to what's come before - a collection of short anecdotes detailing the repulsive (or just mildly annoying) tendencies of ten 'orrible little oiks. Some pull funny faces, are vain or boastful, some eat their own bogeys and earwax, the worst of whom pull pranks, use kung fu on others and boss everyone around, even their parents.
A great selection of character traits and flaws, though they are of course stereotypes of the most disagreeable young people that might exist out there. With weak-willed parents and teachers, these kids dominate their stories and will delight readers keen for more tales of nasties getting what they deserve.
And it feels quite old-fashioned in the revenges and 'just desserts' offered - with old wives tales ("if you pull that face it'll stay that way", "if you eat too much, you'll start to look like one") forming the core of the comeuppances.
But Raj, you ask, where is Raj?! Ah, fear not, dear fan. I too was afeared that my favourite confectioner would finally be retired from Walliams' cast of characters, but was overjoyed at his starring role in a tale near the end of the collection.
My son is begging to read this with me. I listened to it myself first, and am sure he'll enjoy this as much as the first two. At 7, he's just at the start of the right age for such subversive stories, with lots of deserving bad endings. The author and a small cast of other voice actors take on the roles, with some rather simpering parents getting on my nerves (as I think they are meant to), but a spirited group bring out the cliches - the only thing we miss is Ross's illustrations which are always joyfully funny.
Deceptively short, at just over 3 hours on Audible. My favourite was the story of the Super Nanny coming to assist with a bossy daughter, but there is also a very funny introduction by none other than an American President (will readers understand all the references?) and other famous people get mentions throughout.
I would say that this may be a good point at which to wrap up this series. While the stories are amusing, the writing style itself is fairly standard and I believe Walliams' humour works better when paired with the core of bittersweet heart at play in most of his children's novels. These books of sketches offer humour and 'lessons' but no plot running through to follow, no hero to root for, no journey or adventure or chance for the children to develop past their deserved fates.
Popcorn reading, funny but forgettable. The audio version is enjoyable if you're happy to miss out on the illustrations.
With thanks to Nudge Books for providing a sample Audible copy.
The third in the series is very similar to what's come before - a collection of short anecdotes detailing the repulsive (or just mildly annoying) tendencies of ten 'orrible little oiks. Some pull funny faces, are vain or boastful, some eat their own bogeys and earwax, the worst of whom pull pranks, use kung fu on others and boss everyone around, even their parents.
A great selection of character traits and flaws, though they are of course stereotypes of the most disagreeable young people that might exist out there. With weak-willed parents and teachers, these kids dominate their stories and will delight readers keen for more tales of nasties getting what they deserve.
And it feels quite old-fashioned in the revenges and 'just desserts' offered - with old wives tales ("if you pull that face it'll stay that way", "if you eat too much, you'll start to look like one") forming the core of the comeuppances.
But Raj, you ask, where is Raj?! Ah, fear not, dear fan. I too was afeared that my favourite confectioner would finally be retired from Walliams' cast of characters, but was overjoyed at his starring role in a tale near the end of the collection.
My son is begging to read this with me. I listened to it myself first, and am sure he'll enjoy this as much as the first two. At 7, he's just at the start of the right age for such subversive stories, with lots of deserving bad endings. The author and a small cast of other voice actors take on the roles, with some rather simpering parents getting on my nerves (as I think they are meant to), but a spirited group bring out the cliches - the only thing we miss is Ross's illustrations which are always joyfully funny.
Deceptively short, at just over 3 hours on Audible. My favourite was the story of the Super Nanny coming to assist with a bossy daughter, but there is also a very funny introduction by none other than an American President (will readers understand all the references?) and other famous people get mentions throughout.
I would say that this may be a good point at which to wrap up this series. While the stories are amusing, the writing style itself is fairly standard and I believe Walliams' humour works better when paired with the core of bittersweet heart at play in most of his children's novels. These books of sketches offer humour and 'lessons' but no plot running through to follow, no hero to root for, no journey or adventure or chance for the children to develop past their deserved fates.
Popcorn reading, funny but forgettable. The audio version is enjoyable if you're happy to miss out on the illustrations.
With thanks to Nudge Books for providing a sample Audible copy.
June 23, 2018
It's my fav book
I really like it I think my friend Isabelle will like it as well maybe my sister and my other friends
I really like it I think my friend Isabelle will like it as well maybe my sister and my other friends
November 24, 2025
There a lot of disgusting characters like the three triplets and violent characters like king fu Kyle and show off characters like vein valantine they were all so bad but I think the three triplets they were absolutely desgusting they were spoiled and picked there nose shouted at there mother they was whey to crazy.
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December 7, 2021The book THE Worlds Worst Children 3 book is a extremely funny book . It’s a good read for 10-13 year olds looking for a comedy book to read. David Walliams is an English comedian, actor, writer, and television personality whose books will make you fall of your chair.
January 1, 2023
Quite good
September 15, 2025
I really enjoy reading David Williams books they are all so well written and so well illustrated. This is part of a series that I have really enjoyed reading I liked reading about all the bad children and the horrible habits they get up to. I can’t get some of the characters out of my head as they’re so well written. I hope they are more books to come out in this series xx
January 27, 2019
A fun novel with lots of short stories. Would be more appropriate for key stage 2.
June 26, 2019
Funny but over rated
November 3, 2021
#dieaardigstekindersopaarde (volume 3) - David Walliams
#proteaboekehuis
Ek het David Walliams se Afrikaanse vertalings vanjaar ontdek en verslind dit soos grondboontjies. Hierdie is nr 3 in ‘Die aardigste kinders op aarde’ reeks, vrolik en in volkleur geïllustreer deur Tony Ross en in Afrikaans vertaal deur Kobus Geldenhuys.
Lesers word reeds op die agterblad gewaarsku: ‘Sit die boek neer en hardloop….’ want hierdie kinders is aardig, aaklig, grillerig, bizar en vang absurde en walglike goed aan. Die drie derduiwels is n drieling wat in afskuwelike eetgoed spesialiseer; Vicky Vloermoer laat ‘n 2-jarige in ‘n supermark na ‘n engel lyk; Gerhardus Grootkop is so verwaand dat hy ál die rolle in Hamlet vertolk, omdat niemand anders waardig is nie; Stella Skewebek trek sulke gruwelike gesigte dat selfs troeteldiere vlug; Pieter Poetse se wrede grappies het almal beangs; Debbie Deps deps aspris die badkamer as haar boetie - nadat sy hom liters water ingejaag het om die proses aan te help - mòèt piepie; Valentyn Vol-van-homself en Baaspelerige Brenda se name is selfverduidelikend; Kwetsende Kobus se tong sny soos ‘n mes en Koeng Foe Karla skop alles en almal flenters.
Twee stukkies was vir my besonder snaaks. Stella Skewebek trek ‘n nare gesig by Downingstraat 10 en die polisieman op die toneel arresteer per ongeluk die eerste minister in plaas van Stella, omdat hy nie verby die verskrikte kat op sy kop kan sien nie. (p. 111) En ‘n Boelie is so aaklig dat sy slagoffers ‘sonder ‘n kar by ‘n karwasjien ingaan’ om van hom te vlug. (p. 237)
Die voorwoord gee voor om ‘n brief van die president van die VSA te wees en beweer dat die skrywer hom gereeld van fantasiese wenke voorsien, soos: ‘Onthou, as jy dieselfde kleur as ‘n pampoen is, is jy te oranje.’
Wees gewaarsku: dis ‘n gruwelike boek oor gruwelike kinders. Daar is niks delikaat of verfynd daaraan nie en het tot gevolg dat skelm giggel bykans onmoontlik is; die geluide wat ek as leser gemaak het, sal waarskynlik eerder as snorkende proese beskryf word. Dis ‘n lieflike boek vir lesers van alle ouderdomme; nie net vir kinders nie.
#Uitdieperdsebek
#proteaboekehuis
Ek het David Walliams se Afrikaanse vertalings vanjaar ontdek en verslind dit soos grondboontjies. Hierdie is nr 3 in ‘Die aardigste kinders op aarde’ reeks, vrolik en in volkleur geïllustreer deur Tony Ross en in Afrikaans vertaal deur Kobus Geldenhuys.
Lesers word reeds op die agterblad gewaarsku: ‘Sit die boek neer en hardloop….’ want hierdie kinders is aardig, aaklig, grillerig, bizar en vang absurde en walglike goed aan. Die drie derduiwels is n drieling wat in afskuwelike eetgoed spesialiseer; Vicky Vloermoer laat ‘n 2-jarige in ‘n supermark na ‘n engel lyk; Gerhardus Grootkop is so verwaand dat hy ál die rolle in Hamlet vertolk, omdat niemand anders waardig is nie; Stella Skewebek trek sulke gruwelike gesigte dat selfs troeteldiere vlug; Pieter Poetse se wrede grappies het almal beangs; Debbie Deps deps aspris die badkamer as haar boetie - nadat sy hom liters water ingejaag het om die proses aan te help - mòèt piepie; Valentyn Vol-van-homself en Baaspelerige Brenda se name is selfverduidelikend; Kwetsende Kobus se tong sny soos ‘n mes en Koeng Foe Karla skop alles en almal flenters.
Twee stukkies was vir my besonder snaaks. Stella Skewebek trek ‘n nare gesig by Downingstraat 10 en die polisieman op die toneel arresteer per ongeluk die eerste minister in plaas van Stella, omdat hy nie verby die verskrikte kat op sy kop kan sien nie. (p. 111) En ‘n Boelie is so aaklig dat sy slagoffers ‘sonder ‘n kar by ‘n karwasjien ingaan’ om van hom te vlug. (p. 237)
Die voorwoord gee voor om ‘n brief van die president van die VSA te wees en beweer dat die skrywer hom gereeld van fantasiese wenke voorsien, soos: ‘Onthou, as jy dieselfde kleur as ‘n pampoen is, is jy te oranje.’
Wees gewaarsku: dis ‘n gruwelike boek oor gruwelike kinders. Daar is niks delikaat of verfynd daaraan nie en het tot gevolg dat skelm giggel bykans onmoontlik is; die geluide wat ek as leser gemaak het, sal waarskynlik eerder as snorkende proese beskryf word. Dis ‘n lieflike boek vir lesers van alle ouderdomme; nie net vir kinders nie.
#Uitdieperdsebek
July 1, 2020
Aqui conhecemos as piores crianças do mundo, sim, as piores! Quando achava que não podia piorar eis que leio mais uma história e conheço uma criança pior que a anterior.
Este livro é divertido, engraçado e peculiar, pois estas crianças são matreiras, engenhosas, más... Coitados destes pais, pois com filhos assim só mesmo fazendo o que fizeram.
Todas as histórias têm ensinamentos, todas pretendem demonstrar que ser mau/ser horrível não é benéfico para ninguém.
Confesso que em algumas histórias fiquei "chocada" com o final, pois a atitude dos pais não era de todo o que previa - entendo o porquê de tal, mas ainda assim, não imaginava que o autor fosse por esse caminho...talvez seja mesmo com o intuito de "assustar" as crianças que leiam este livro XD
Ao todo são 10 histórias onde conhecemos crianças más, as minhas histórias preferidas foram:
"Pedro Tangas"
"Amanda Manda"
"Valter, a Vespa"
Este livro é divertido, engraçado e peculiar, pois estas crianças são matreiras, engenhosas, más... Coitados destes pais, pois com filhos assim só mesmo fazendo o que fizeram.
Todas as histórias têm ensinamentos, todas pretendem demonstrar que ser mau/ser horrível não é benéfico para ninguém.
Confesso que em algumas histórias fiquei "chocada" com o final, pois a atitude dos pais não era de todo o que previa - entendo o porquê de tal, mas ainda assim, não imaginava que o autor fosse por esse caminho...talvez seja mesmo com o intuito de "assustar" as crianças que leiam este livro XD
Ao todo são 10 histórias onde conhecemos crianças más, as minhas histórias preferidas foram:
"Pedro Tangas"
"Amanda Manda"
"Valter, a Vespa"
December 24, 2018
Currently I am not sure what to say about this book? David Walliams is clearly a modern day Roald Dahl. His short stories are catchy, gross and just very horrible for adults to read. However children love all these things that adults tell them are not acceptable to do and that is just why my daughter loved this book and I didn't. Each story focuses on something we would tell a child not to do, like Windy Mindy who liked to fart a lot. This story made my daughter laugh and then she read the story to herself, the day after, because she liked it so much?
The books are an easy read for any person and they have a lovely style to them. Having said this I will not be reading another book by David as I do not enjoy his subjects he writes about.
Happy reading
The books are an easy read for any person and they have a lovely style to them. Having said this I will not be reading another book by David as I do not enjoy his subjects he writes about.
Happy reading
April 8, 2019
This 3 CD set was given to me for review so we took it along on our road trip to Katoomba to see what we thought. The cover suggested similarities to Roald Dahl and there’s a good reason for that. If you don’t think Dahl made his grown ups horrible enough or his kids realistic enough, then these are the stories for you. Each one involves a child or children doing awful stuff, from eating snot and belly button fluff to being the biggest bully and braggart in the school. Effectively narrated and including an absolutely hilarious ‘preface’ by Donald Trump*, this one’s a winner, so I am going to assume volumes 1 and 2 are just as good.
*not the real one, this one is funny
*not the real one, this one is funny
June 15, 2018
Hilarious
This book is so funny so read it 3 times. Because of this masterpiece, I have given this book 5 out of 5 stars! I highly recommend it.
This book is so funny so read it 3 times. Because of this masterpiece, I have given this book 5 out of 5 stars! I highly recommend it.
July 3, 2018
Totally Amazing!
What a fantastic book by David Walliams - Keep them coming!
Great small stories. brilliant illustrations.
What a fantastic book by David Walliams - Keep them coming!
Great small stories. brilliant illustrations.
August 17, 2018
very funny but really gross
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