David Walliams Reading Order

2 books (2011–2021)

David Walliams' Gangsta Granny series consists of two books published between 2011 and 2021. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Gangsta Granny followed by Gangsta Granny Strikes Again!. These young adult novels blend humor with adventure in a lighthearted series designed for middle-grade readers.

Start with Gangsta Granny and read in order.

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

1 book (2024–2024)

2 books (2006–2012)

David Walliams' two-book non-fiction series consists of Inside Little Britain and Camp David, published between 2006 and 2012. This complete series should be read in publication order. Both books are written for young adult readers interested in non-fiction accounts related to the author's career and experiences.

Start with Inside Little Britain and read in order.

#	Title
1	Inside Little Britain 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Camp David 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

14 books (2013–2023)

David Walliams' Picture series consists of 14 illustrated children's books released between 2013 and 2023, following publication order from The Slightly Annoying Elephant through The Blunders. The series appears to be complete, with each standalone story featuring whimsical animal characters and imaginative adventures designed for young readers. These picture books combine storytelling with vibrant illustrations to engage early-to-middle grade audiences, making them ideal for independent or shared reading experiences.

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

#	Title
1	The Slightly Annoying Elephant 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The First Hippo on the Moon 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Bear Who Went Boo! 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Queen's Orang-Utan 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	There's a Snake in My School 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Boogie Bear 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Geronimo 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The Creature Choir 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Vain Valentine 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Little Monsters 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Grannysaurus 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Marmalade: The Orange Panda 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Spaceboy 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	The Blunders 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2016–2020)

David Walliams' Short Story Collections series comprises five books published between 2016 and 2020, offering a complete collection of interconnected tales. The series includes three volumes focused on children, one dedicated to teachers, and one about parents, each delivering darkly humorous short stories. These books should be read in publication order beginning with The World's Worst Children to fully experience the author's satirical take on misbehavior across different age groups and social roles.

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

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

21 books (2008–2025)

David Walliams has written 21 standalone novels for young readers, beginning with The Boy in the Dress in 2008 and continuing through 2025, with the series still ongoing. Each book functions as an independent story, so readers can enjoy them in any order, though following publication order allows readers to experience Walliams' evolving style and imagination across nearly two decades. The collection includes titles such as Billionaire Boy, Demon Dentist, Grandpa's Great Escape, The Midnight Gang, and The Beast of Buckingham Palace, alongside a book of miscellaneous content and a Scots-language adaptation.

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

#	Title
1	The Boy in the Dress 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Mr Stink 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Billionaire Boy 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	RatBurger 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Demon Dentist 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Awful Auntie 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Grandpa's Great Escape 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Mr Mingin: Mr Stink in Scots 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Midnight Gang 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Bad Dad 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Blob 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	The Ice Monster 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	The World of David Walliams Book of Stuff 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Fing 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	The Beast of Buckingham Palace 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Code Name Bananas 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Slime 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Megamonster 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Robodog 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Super Sleuth 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Santa & Son 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible