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The World’s Worst Parents

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The World’s Worst Parents by David Walliams is a humorous children's book featuring a collection of outrageous and hilarious stories about the most dreadful parents one could imagine. Each tale cleverly highlights the disastrous antics and ludicrous behaviours of these comically terrible mums and dads, all told with Walliams' trademark wit and vibrant illustrations. Expect lots of laughter and fun in this whimsical exploration of parental mishaps.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy hilarious stories with quirky characters and a generous dose of humour. Young readers who love outrageous tales about parents with the most embarrassing habits will particularly find it entertaining. David Walliams' imaginative storytelling and Tony Ross's lively illustrations make it an engaging read for children and adults alike.

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The World’s Worst Parents

Millions of young readers have loved the World’s Worst Children tales and revelled in the World’s Worst Teachers with their delightfully dreadful deeds – now prepare for…THE WORLD’S WORST PARENTS!

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Millions of young readers have loved the World’s Worst Children tales and revelled in the World’s Worst Teachers with their delightfully dreadful deeds – now prepare for… The World’s Worst Parents!

Are you ready to meet the worst parents ever?

Sure, some parents are embarrassing – but they’re NOTHING on this lot. These ten tales of the world’s most spectacularly silly mums and deliriously daft dads will leave you rocking with laughter.

Pinch your nose for Peter Pong, the man with the stinkiest feet in the world… jump out of the way of Harriet Hurry, the fastest mum on two wheels… watch out for Monty Monopolize, the dad who takes all his kids' toys… and oh no, it’s Supermum! Brandishing a toilet brush, a mop and a very bad homemade outfit…

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The World’s Worst Parents by David Walliams has been praised for its humour and engaging storytelling, perfect for capturing the imagination of young readers. The book features a collection of quirky and entertaining characters that many children find hilarious and relatable. Reviewers often commend Walliams' ability to blend humour with heartwarming lessons, making it an enjoyable read for both kids and parents alike.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008432355

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: CD-Audio

Date Published: 06 August 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Edition: Unabridged edition

Contributors:

  • Read by Teresa Gallagher
  • Read by Paul Panting
  • Read by Tamsin Greig
  • Read by Aysha Kala
  • Read by Daniel Rigby
  • Read by Lizzie Waterworth
  • Read by James Goode
  • Read by Tameka Empson

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 142.0mm

Weight: 110g

About the Author

David Walliams is a literary phenomenon whose books have sold more than fifty-four million copies worldwide and have been translated into fifty-five languages.

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