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 and illustrated in glorious technicolour by Adam Stower.
Prior to becoming one of the world’s favourite children’s authors, Walliams had already made himself a household name as a comedian – which probably explains why his books are so universally loved. His hilarious tales exude an easy and authentic wit that brings out the child in readers of all ages!
The World’s Worst Pets was the bestselling children’s book of 2022 (UK TCM Chart, 27 December 2022), and David Walliams was recently the UK Children’s number one bestseller with Robodog (TCM Chart, 11 April 2023).
Illustrator Stower has worked with Walliams before, and his vibrant portfolio of children’s books includes the previous titles in the World’s Worst series. Matching the energy of Walliams’ exuberant text is no mean feat, but Stower more than rises to the occasion. Every single page is brought to life with memorable characters and immersive scenes that will keep even the most wandering attention riveted.
If you’re looking to engage a reluctant or less confident reader, it really doesn’t get more accessible or engaging than this. Walliams’ text jumps off the page with his signature humour and irreverence, while the high-spirited illustrations offer a liferaft to kids who might struggle with the text alone.
Each of the book’s ten short stories is a (gently) spooky and fast-paced standalone tale, which breaks the book into manageable chunks that kids can dip in and out of. My personal favourite was The Curious Case of Miss Gorgon; what kid wouldn’t be instantly enthralled by an opening line like ‘The headmaster had been turned into stone!’?
Unsurprisingly, The World’s Worst Monsters has already shot to #3 on the kids’ bestseller list a week into its Australian release. This is a must-read for monster-loving kids (and adults), aged 7+.
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