David Walliams Reading Order
6 series · 45 books · Born 1971-08-20
David Walliams is a prominent British author known for his engaging children's literature, characterized by humor and heart. With a prolific portfolio that includes 45 titles across 6 series, such as Gangsta Granny, alongside standalone novels, picture books, short story collections, and graphic novels, his work has captivated young readers since 2006. His most celebrated title showcases his distinct storytelling style, often drawing comparisons to the beloved Roald Dahl.
Gangsta Granny Series
Likely Complete2 books (2011–2021)
Start with Gangsta Granny and read in order.
Graphic Novels Series
Complete1 book (2024–2024)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Astrochimp 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete2 books (2006–2012)
Start with Inside Little Britain and read in order.
Picture Series
Likely Complete14 books (2013–2023)
Start with The Slightly Annoying Elephant, the first of 14 books in the Picture series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Slightly Annoying Elephant 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The First Hippo on the Moon 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Bear Who Went Boo! 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Queen's Orang-Utan 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  There's a Snake in My School 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Boogie Bear 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Geronimo 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Creature Choir 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Vain Valentine 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Little Monsters 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Grannysaurus 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Marmalade: The Orange Panda 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Spaceboy 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | The Blunders 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete5 books (2016–2020)
Start with The World’s Worst Children, the first of 5 books in the Short Story Collections series.
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing21 books (2008–2025)
Start with The Boy in the Dress, the first of 21 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  The Boy in the Dress 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Mr Stink 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Billionaire Boy 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  RatBurger 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Demon Dentist 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Awful Auntie 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Grandpa's Great Escape 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Mr Mingin: Mr Stink in Scots 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Midnight Gang 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Bad Dad 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Blob 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | The Ice Monster 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The World of David Walliams Book of Stuff 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Fing 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  The Beast of Buckingham Palace 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Code Name Bananas 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | Slime 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Megamonster 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | Robodog 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Super Sleuth 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 | Santa & Son 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
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.