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The World of David Walliams. Book of Stuff
A spectacularly funny feast of all things Walliams for super-fans, new fans and anyone who likes laughing out loud a lot. In glorious colour throughout!
Welcome to the World of David Walliams. This spectacularly funny book is bursting with Walliams wonderment!
Insider sneak peeks, brilliant character quizzes, fabulous fun facts, design your own Walliams book cover and meet Raj in a brand new comic book adventure never seen before. You even get exclusive access to behind-the-scenes content from David Walliams himself.
Hours of entertainment for all the family and the perfect companion to David’s novels. Featuring colour illustrations from the iconic Sir Quentin Blake and the artistic genius Tony Ross.
Welcome to the World of David Walliams. This spectacularly funny book is bursting with Walliams wonderment!
Insider sneak peeks, brilliant character quizzes, fabulous fun facts, design your own Walliams book cover and meet Raj in a brand new comic book adventure never seen before. You even get exclusive access to behind-the-scenes content from David Walliams himself.
Hours of entertainment for all the family and the perfect companion to David’s novels. Featuring colour illustrations from the iconic Sir Quentin Blake and the artistic genius Tony Ross.
- GenresChildrens
80 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2018
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January 10, 2019
Everything you ever wanted to know about David Walliams and his books…
I have a confession. Although I’ve watched David Walliams’ books dramatised on television and thoroughly enjoyed those programmes, I have never actually read one, partly because I felt, quite erroneously, that their popularity was more to do with celebrity than quality. How wrong can you be? If The World of David Walliams Book of Stuff is representative, I’m going to have to buy them all and read them immediately, because I thought it was utterly brilliant!
Although I’m not familiar with the written work of David Walliams, my total enjoyment of The World of David Walliams Book of Stuff was unaffected. I was able to recognise and understand many of references and I’m certain that any fan of David Walliams’ work would adore every page of this vibrant and entertaining book. I so admired the effervescent style and pitch perfect tone for children.
Much of the humour is lavatorial and crude; exactly what children love and, as an adult rapidly approaching their 60th birthday, I found myself laughing aloud too. I genuinely think The World of David Walliams Book of Stuff is a book that can resonate with, and amuse, children of ALL ages. However, alongside the entertaining humour and frequent silliness, is actually a very perceptive and subtly poignant sub-text, such as in Joe Spud’s letter to Santa or a Day in the Life of the Grubb Twins, so that children could explore loneliness and bullying, for example, in a safe environment. It is this contrast between the humour and seriousness that works so well. After the Midnight Gang secret files section, the comment ‘And please, whatever you do, whoever you are, wherever you are… never stop dreaming! No one can take your dreams away from you‘ genuinely brought a tear to my eye.
The illustrations by Quentin Blake and Tony Ross are wonderful, transporting me back to those of the books I read as a child and stirring pleasurable memories as well as exemplifying this text so brilliantly. I loved the fact that children can learn to draw like Tony Ross. In fact, the interactivity of The World of David Walliams Book of Stuff is sheer genius. I now have a title of a book to write, Moody Hairdresser, and although I might well substitute suggested chocolate drops for rabbit droppings, I certainly fancy making Rabbit Dropping Roll from Mrs Trafe’s Cookery Book Range. There are quizzes, spot the difference pages, snakes and ladders, cover designs, memory challenges and loo roll modelling that will occupy and entertain children for hours.
I loved The World of David Walliams Book of Stuff. It’s amusing, entertaining and joyful so that I forgot I was a middle aged adult and felt transported back to the innocent pleasures of childhood. What I found incredibly effective was the acceptance of children, their dreams and aspirations and the credibility and guidance given to youngsters woven into the playful comedy.
The World of David Walliams Book of Stuff is glorious and I cannot recommend it highly enough.
I have a confession. Although I’ve watched David Walliams’ books dramatised on television and thoroughly enjoyed those programmes, I have never actually read one, partly because I felt, quite erroneously, that their popularity was more to do with celebrity than quality. How wrong can you be? If The World of David Walliams Book of Stuff is representative, I’m going to have to buy them all and read them immediately, because I thought it was utterly brilliant!
Although I’m not familiar with the written work of David Walliams, my total enjoyment of The World of David Walliams Book of Stuff was unaffected. I was able to recognise and understand many of references and I’m certain that any fan of David Walliams’ work would adore every page of this vibrant and entertaining book. I so admired the effervescent style and pitch perfect tone for children.
Much of the humour is lavatorial and crude; exactly what children love and, as an adult rapidly approaching their 60th birthday, I found myself laughing aloud too. I genuinely think The World of David Walliams Book of Stuff is a book that can resonate with, and amuse, children of ALL ages. However, alongside the entertaining humour and frequent silliness, is actually a very perceptive and subtly poignant sub-text, such as in Joe Spud’s letter to Santa or a Day in the Life of the Grubb Twins, so that children could explore loneliness and bullying, for example, in a safe environment. It is this contrast between the humour and seriousness that works so well. After the Midnight Gang secret files section, the comment ‘And please, whatever you do, whoever you are, wherever you are… never stop dreaming! No one can take your dreams away from you‘ genuinely brought a tear to my eye.
The illustrations by Quentin Blake and Tony Ross are wonderful, transporting me back to those of the books I read as a child and stirring pleasurable memories as well as exemplifying this text so brilliantly. I loved the fact that children can learn to draw like Tony Ross. In fact, the interactivity of The World of David Walliams Book of Stuff is sheer genius. I now have a title of a book to write, Moody Hairdresser, and although I might well substitute suggested chocolate drops for rabbit droppings, I certainly fancy making Rabbit Dropping Roll from Mrs Trafe’s Cookery Book Range. There are quizzes, spot the difference pages, snakes and ladders, cover designs, memory challenges and loo roll modelling that will occupy and entertain children for hours.
I loved The World of David Walliams Book of Stuff. It’s amusing, entertaining and joyful so that I forgot I was a middle aged adult and felt transported back to the innocent pleasures of childhood. What I found incredibly effective was the acceptance of children, their dreams and aspirations and the credibility and guidance given to youngsters woven into the playful comedy.
The World of David Walliams Book of Stuff is glorious and I cannot recommend it highly enough.
July 13, 2020
‘A spectacularly funny feast of all things Walliams for super-fans, new fans and anyone who likes laughing out loud a lot. In glorious colour throughout!
Welcome to the World of David Walliams. This spectacularly funny book is bursting with Walliams wonderment!
Insider sneak peeks, brilliant character quizzes, fabulous fun facts, design your own Walliams book cover and meet Raj in a brand new comic book adventure never seen before. You even get exclusive access to behind-the-scenes content from David Walliams himself.
Hours of entertainment for all the family and the perfect companion to David’s novels. Featuring colour illustrations from the iconic Sir Quentin Blake and the artistic genius Tony Ross.’
This book was wonderful.
As a massive fan of David Walliams’ books, I was beyond excited to get my hands on this book. I am please to say it well and truly lived up to my high expectations.
This amazing interactive games and puzzles. I can easily see middle grade readers spending hours devouring this book and working their way through all of the awesome activities.
As well as the wonderful activities, this book is full of new and interesting information about David Walliams, his stories and his wonderful characters. I really love getting to revisit some on David’s earlier books which I haven’t pick up recently.
Not only is the content in this book fantastic but the pages are bursting will illustrations. With both Sir Quentin Blake and Tony Ross contributing to the illustrations of this book, there isn’t a page that doesn’t capture and hold your attention.
I honestly don’t have a bad word to say about this book. I was hooked from the very first page and I enjoyed reading it immensely. I can only image the joy that this book will bring to middle grade readers and their families.
The World Of David Walliams Book Of Stuff is a must have for all fans of David Walliams’ books.
Geramie Kate Barker
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Welcome to the World of David Walliams. This spectacularly funny book is bursting with Walliams wonderment!
Insider sneak peeks, brilliant character quizzes, fabulous fun facts, design your own Walliams book cover and meet Raj in a brand new comic book adventure never seen before. You even get exclusive access to behind-the-scenes content from David Walliams himself.
Hours of entertainment for all the family and the perfect companion to David’s novels. Featuring colour illustrations from the iconic Sir Quentin Blake and the artistic genius Tony Ross.’
This book was wonderful.
As a massive fan of David Walliams’ books, I was beyond excited to get my hands on this book. I am please to say it well and truly lived up to my high expectations.
This amazing interactive games and puzzles. I can easily see middle grade readers spending hours devouring this book and working their way through all of the awesome activities.
As well as the wonderful activities, this book is full of new and interesting information about David Walliams, his stories and his wonderful characters. I really love getting to revisit some on David’s earlier books which I haven’t pick up recently.
Not only is the content in this book fantastic but the pages are bursting will illustrations. With both Sir Quentin Blake and Tony Ross contributing to the illustrations of this book, there isn’t a page that doesn’t capture and hold your attention.
I honestly don’t have a bad word to say about this book. I was hooked from the very first page and I enjoyed reading it immensely. I can only image the joy that this book will bring to middle grade readers and their families.
The World Of David Walliams Book Of Stuff is a must have for all fans of David Walliams’ books.
Geramie Kate Barker
gemsbooknook.wordpress.com
December 31, 2018
I love this book , especially all the extra facts and puzzles inside!!
October 24, 2018
This book is fun for kids who have read David Walliams' novels and seen him in the teleplay adaptations.
Ideal for parents and guardians to sit with the kiddies to read and have a good chuckle.
Ideal for parents and guardians to sit with the kiddies to read and have a good chuckle.
April 7, 2019
Yet another funny read from Mr Walliams, anther fantastic light read for all ages to unwind and have fun with
June 12, 2019
This book is bursting with Walliams wonderment, character quizzes, fun facts, and insider sneak peeks all in full color. It's a fun activity book even though you haven't read any of Walliams' books.
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July 4, 2019What can I say. Lol this was fantastic ❤️
January 16, 2020
Great for younger children but was not really for me, more like a magazine or comic book than a fiction story
April 12, 2020
I have one word... ENTERTAINING! 😂👍😄
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July 14, 2020Rubbish not very good don’t like any of his books
February 27, 2022
Great book from when I was younger - just found it on Goodreads. A need for ones who love David Walliams.
September 1, 2022
I love it
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June 9, 2024this is so stupidly cute and funny 😭
May 7, 2025
It is such fun! Based on Walliam’s early books, it is full of entertaining nonsensical information and activities!
December 27, 2025
loved ittt, the activities were soo interactive and interesting
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February 8, 2024i love these type of books
July 7, 2021
Lots of activities. Love that it includes all his books
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