The World's Worst Children

What do our readers think of The World's Worst Children? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the silly characters, colourful illustrations and gross jokes, and many laugh out loud at the outrageous stories. Some children find the collection a little too young or uneven, with certain tales working better than others.

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What is The World's Worst Children about?

Meet the world's worst children in this collection of ten wickedly funny tales by David Walliams. From Sofia Sofa, a TV super-fan so stuck to the sofa she's turning into one, to Dribbling Drew, whose drool causes chaos on a school trip, and Blubbering Bertha, a girl who bawls and tells terrible tales. Each story is hilariously illustrated in full colour by Tony Ross, making this book a delightfully dreadful read for young readers.

About the author

David Walliams is a much-loved British author best known for his funny and imaginative books for children, such as 'Gangsta Granny' and 'The World's Worst Children.' His stories are filled with adventure, humour, and unforgettable characters, making reading fun for everyone. David is also known for entertaining families on television.

Discussion ideas around The World's Worst Children

Naughtiness and consequences: The children often behave terribly and then face an unexpected result. Which character's consequence feels most fitting, and why?

Names that tell a story: How do names such as Sofia Sofa, Dribbling Drew and Blubbering Bertha help you understand each character before their story even begins?

Funny or too far?: Why can disgusting or rude jokes be funny in a book, and where might you draw the line?

Telling the truth: What happens when characters lie, boast or blame someone else, and why do people sometimes tell stories that are not true?

Inventing a terrible child: If you created an eleventh World's Worst Child, what would they do, and what lesson would their story teach?