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David Walliams

David Walliams Reading Order

6 series · 45 books · Born 1971-08-20

Non-FictionYoung Adult

David Walliams is a prolific British children's author whose output spans young adult fiction, graphic novels, picture books, and non-fiction since 2006. His books, which include the wildly popular Gangsta Granny series, have reached readers across 53 languages and earned comparisons to Roald Dahl for their irreverent humor and imaginative storytelling. Walliams has established himself as one of the UK's most commercially successful authors for young readers, with nearly fifty titles across multiple formats that appeal to children from picture book age through their teens.

Gangsta Granny Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2011–2021)

Start with Gangsta Granny and read in order.

Start this series with Gangsta Granny

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Gangsta Granny
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Gangsta Granny Strikes Again!
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Graphic Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2024–2024)

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1

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

2 books (2006–2012)

Start with Inside Little Britain and read in order.

Start this series with Inside Little Britain

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Inside Little Britain
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2

Picture Series

Likely Complete

14 books (2013–2023)

Start with The Slightly Annoying Elephant, the first of 14 books in the Picture series.

Start this series with The Slightly Annoying Elephant

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1
The Slightly Annoying Elephant
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The First Hippo on the Moon
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Bear Who Went Boo!
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Queen's Orang-Utan
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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There's a Snake in My School
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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7
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8
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The Creature Choir
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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Vain Valentine
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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Little Monsters
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
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Grannysaurus
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
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Marmalade: The Orange Panda
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
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14
The Blunders
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

5 books (2016–2020)

Start with The World’s Worst Children, the first of 5 books in the Short Story Collections series.

Start this series with The World’s Worst Children

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1
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The World’s Worst Children
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The World’s Worst Children 2
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The World’s Worst Children 3
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The World’s Worst Teachers
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
The World’s Worst Parents
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

21 books (2008–2025)

Start with The Boy in the Dress, the first of 21 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with The Boy in the Dress

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1
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The Boy in the Dress
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
3
Billionaire Boy
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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5
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Demon Dentist
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Awful Auntie
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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Grandpa's Great Escape
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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Mr Mingin: Mr Stink in Scots
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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The Midnight Gang
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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11
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12
The Ice Monster
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
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The World of David Walliams Book of Stuff
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
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15
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The Beast of Buckingham Palace
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
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Code Name Bananas
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17
18
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19
20
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Super Sleuth
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has David Walliams written?
David Walliams has written 45 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2006 to 2025.
What is the first book in each David Walliams series?
Here are the first books in David Walliams's series: Gangsta Granny: Gangsta Granny; Non-Fiction: Inside Little Britain; Picture: The Slightly Annoying Elephant; Short Story Collections: The World’s Worst Children.
What order should I read David Walliams's books?
We recommend reading David Walliams's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is David Walliams still writing new books?
Yes, David Walliams has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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