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Mammoth new children’s books announcements!

Walliams fans, you are in for a wonderful Walliams winter indeed! Today, David announced not one but TWO new children’s books…

THE ICE MONSTER (ILLUSTRATED NOVEL)

Leading the charge this winter is a mammoth of an adventure called The Ice Monster. It’s a must read for people who love Walliams other children’s books like The Midnight Gang and Gangsta Granny… So it’s a must read for everyone!

Here’s what David had to say about his new book:

“I’ve had a magnificent time writing this book. It is an adventure story set in London in 1899 with a cast including Queen Victoria, the Chelsea Pensioners and a Woolly Mammoth. I am thrilled to finally be sharing it with the world.”

Find out more and order your copy here!

GERONIMO (PICTURE BOOK)

Penguins can’t fly… or can they? In this delightfully topsy-turvy picture book by David Walliams and Tony Ross, baby Geronimo finds out if his wildest dreams can come true.

It’s a magical tale too cute for words, and will warm your heart all winter long.

Find out more and order Geronimo here!

David Walliams’ “BIG LAUGHS” in Edinburgh

David appeared on stage in his live show “Big Laughs” on 23 August 2018 in Edinburgh. Check out the photos here then watch the full show below!

Mr Stink at London’s Chickenshed Theatre

Here’s a little look at the Mr Stink production at London’s Chickenshed Theatre!

Celebrate the RAF Centenary with Grandpa’s Great Escape!

This year is the ONE HUNDRED YEAR anniversary of the Royal Air Force, also known as the RAF! Celebrate by soaring up, up, and away on your own Spitfire adventures! Here’s how…

1) Check out these amazing photographs of David Walliams‘ own grandfather, taken in 1940 during his RAF days! Do you know anyone who was in the RAF? Ask them to share their stories with you!

2) Take the Spitfire Driving Test in The World of David Walliams Book of Stuff. Remember to drive in the centre of the road so you don’t knock the wings off!

3) Read Grandpa’s Great Escape to your own Grandpa!

4) Watch 100 aircraft fly over Buckingham Palace – if you’re in London, just look up around 1:00 p.m. (BST)! You can also catch it on TV.

5) Dress up like Grandpa! Here’s how to make your own Grandpa medals and moustache at home while you’re waiting for your official costume to arrive.

6) Visit a museum! Did you know that the Imperial War Museum featured in Grandpa’s Great Escape is a real place? If you are visiting London, England, you can go there to learn about real RAF pilots, dress up in uniform, and see the aircraft up close.

7) Buddy up and take turns talking about the most THRILLING moments from Grandpa’s Great Escape, or ask your teacher to print some of these free classroom activities for you to try at school!

Up, up and away…..!

Surprise visit to winner of 2018 National Young Writers’ Awards

David Walliams made a surprise visit to the winner of the 2018 National Young Writers’ Awards, Mia Falatoori! He had a fantastic morning at Churchfields Junior school in South Woodford speaking to Mia.

David picked her story out of 39,000 entries and presented her with her prize of a family trip to Disneyland Paris and £500 books for the school. Read the winning story and watch the exciting moment unfold!

Super Raj saves the day!

Download this free Super Raj comic strip from The World of David Walliams Book of Stuff! Super Raj saves the day AGAIN with liquorice lassoes and discount gobstoppers in this wickedly wonderful comic!

Year 4 class performs Walliams medley!

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of The World of David Walliams, we set schools a challenge. We dared them to perform their favourite David Walliams stories in 10 minutes or less!

We had some amazing entries, but the winner of this competition was St. Peter’s Ashton Primary School! Year 4 created and performed a medley of their favourite stories from The World of David Walliams. You can watch their video below!

Congratulations, Year 4!

The Great Big World of David Walliams Quiz

Have you spent your precious youth reading David Walliams’ books? Think you are the best Superfan of all the Superfans? Can you name all of the Walliams books where Raj makes an appearance?

Yes?

Then we have a challenge for you! A GREAT BIG challenge.

Sharpen your pencils and sharpen your wits and prepare for THE GREAT BIG WORLD OF DAVID WALLIAMS QUIZ!

TOP TIPS:

Download and print the quiz and host a quiz at your school!
For an extra challenge, use the questions to make a kahoot and invite fellow schools to play, too!

ANSWERS (for Competitive Colin, Mr. Big, Quiz Masters and teachers):

You can download the answers here, but don’t peek until you’ve given the quiz your best go!