2016*1st* The World’s Worst Children - David Walliams(Tony Ross illustration) HarperCollins hardback good jacket

"The World's Worst Children" is a children's book written by British author David Walliams. It was first published in 2016 and features ten short stories about some of the most misbehaved and eccentric children in the world. The characters in the book, as the title suggests, are all exceptionally naughty and troublesome.

Each story introduces a different child with unique and outrageous antics. From Dribbling Drew, who cannot stop dribbling everywhere he goes, to Sofia Sofa, who transforms into a living sofa and refuses to let her family use her, the book showcases Walliams' imagination and humor.

Other characters include Nigel Nit-Boy, who is infested with lice and spreads them to all his classmates, and Miss Petula Perpetual-Motion, who continuously moves and cannot stay still for a second. Each story is accompanied by colorful illustrations by Tony Ross, which add to the visual appeal of the book.

While the book is not intended to provide moral lessons, it offers pure entertainment and aims to tickle the imagination of young readers. It is a silly and fun read that children who enjoy humorous and imaginative stories will likely find enjoyable. However, it may not be suitable for readers who prefer more conventional or serious storytelling.