Titles in This Set The World's Worst Children The World's Worst Children 2 The World's Worst Children 3 Details Condition: Brand New Format: Paperback ISBN: 9780008487669 Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books Age Range: 7-9 years Overview Meet the naughtiest, silliest, downright worst children you'll ever have the pleasure of reading about! This three-book paperback collection brings together David Walliams' bestselling short story collections in one giftable set. Packed with Tony Ross's full-colour illustrations and thirty cautionary tales, it's a laugh-out-loud treat for readers aged 7-9 who love mischief, mayhem, and brilliantly rotten characters they won't forget. About the Books This collection gathers three volumes of David Walliams' phenomenally popular World's Worst Children series. The first book introduces ten cautionary tales starring a rogue's gallery of gruesome children, from Sofia Sofa, who refuses to leave the sofa, to Blubbering Bertha, whose tears cause chaos wherever she goes. The World's Worst Children 2 continues the fun with a brand-new gang of horrible children behaving even more badly, while The World's Worst Children 3 delivers ten more fiendishly funny short stories fans have been eagerly awaiting. Each book is illustrated throughout in vivid full colour by Tony Ross, whose expressive artwork brings every dreadful character to life on the page. Written in Walliams' signature style, the stories combine outrageous humour with a gentle moral undertone, so children giggle their way through each tale while quietly absorbing lessons about kindness and good behaviour. The short-story format makes the books ideal for bedtime reading, classroom read-alouds, or independent reading practice, since each tale can be enjoyed in a single sitting. Together, the three books offer hours of entertainment and are a natural next step for fans of Walliams' longer novels looking for something shorter and snappier. This set is a wonderful introduction to the World's Worst Children universe for new readers, and a must-have for existing fans wanting the complete collection in one paperback bundle. Three complete books in one great-value paperback collection Vivid full-colour illustrations throughout by Tony Ross Thirty short, funny stories perfect for reading in one sitting Ideal for bedtime stories, classroom sharing, or independent reading Ages 7-9, great for reluctant and confident readers alike A brilliant gift set for any young David Walliams fan About the Author David Walliams is a British author, comedian, and actor, celebrated as one of the best-selling children's authors of the modern era. Since his debut novel The Boy in the Dress, he has written numerous bestselling children's books known for their humour, warmth, and larger-than-life characters. His World's Worst Children series showcases his talent for short, sharp comic storytelling. Illustrator Tony Ross, renowned for his work with authors including Roald Dahl and Francesca Simon, brings each character to life with instantly recognisable, expressive artwork. Why You'll Love This Collection Three books of side-splitting short stories, gorgeous full-colour illustrations, and a rogues' gallery of unforgettable characters make this the perfect gift for young readers who love to laugh while they read. Please Note: Book cover, ISBN and edition may vary slightly from the image shown, as this is the current UK edition in stock.