His eccentric 'Little Britain' characters inspired his children's books.
Chapter 1

From prime-time comedy to children's bookshelves

Chapter 2

The unforgettable characters who break the rules

Chapter 3

The legacy of Roald Dahl and the power of illustration

Chapter 4

Making a splash beyond the page

YOUR GOAL

Master of The mischievous and heartwarming books of David Walliams

Ch 1 · From prime-time comedy to children's bookshelves
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misslily David Walliams created his debut children's novel to challenge traditional stereotypes.

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misslily David Walliams' Children's Books

From the TV screen, Quentin Blake's ink brought the boy in the dress to life!

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misslily David Walliams transformed modern children's publishing with his high-energy books.

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The golden buzzer television judge

misslily Walliams balanced his writing career with a decade-long stint on a major talent show.

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Writing the first debut novel

misslily Walliams made his literary debut in 2008 with a story about self-expression.

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Walliams' Story Spinner
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misslily Spin the story spinner to discover the quirky characters and heartfelt worlds of David Walliams.

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Fun Fact

Name change: David Walliams changed his last name from Williams because there was already another actor registered with that name.

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Glossary
debut (noun)
The first public appearance of a performer or a new work of art. Walliams made his literary debut in 2008 with the publication of The Boy in the Dress.

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Gossip

Which Walliams career path is cooler?

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Quiz

In what year did David Walliams publish his very first children's novel, 'The Boy in the Dress'?

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Why did David Walliams change his surname from Williams?

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Quiz

Which character trait of David Walliams on 'Britain's Got Talent' most mirrored his books?

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Quiz

What British TV sketch comedy show first made David Walliams a household name in 2003?

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Quiz

By 2017, into how many languages had David Walliams's children's books been translated?

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Quiz

What is the main character's favorite sport in the book 'The Boy in the Dress'?

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Quiz

For how many years did David Walliams serve as a judge on the television show 'Britain's Got Talent'?

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Which famous illustrator, known for his work with Roald Dahl, illustrated Walliams's debut book?

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Fun fact

His eccentric 'Little Britain' characters inspired his children's books.

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