The Ice Monster: A funny illustrated children’s book from multi-million bestseller David Walliams: New in paperback from multi-million bestseller David Walliams

Our 6 year old asked for this for Christmas, mainly because he is a massive fan of prehistoric times and was really interested in the Mammoth on the cover. We have read a few other David Walliams books (the World’s Worst Series) but these had been split into mini stories and we hadn’t had such a long book where he really needed to retain information about such a lot of text. We read it together as a family, our 8 year old is a confident reader and often reads a chapter - the chapters aren’t too long and the text isn’t too small so it is ideal for fitting in before bedtime. It is also littered with brilliant Tony Ross illustrations which also help to break the text up and keep them engaged with the story.The book is set in Victorian London and centres around a homeless girl called Elsie; it brings the history of the time to life with some great humour and you Elsie’s character is very endearing, as is her relationship with the Ice Monster. We have laughed out loud at some of the humour, sometimes it has gone over the kids heads but they laugh at the more obvious humour and some of the sounds we have to make if we are reading it!Our book was delivered in perfect condition, he hardback is solidly made and it comes with a dust cover. I think a hardback version of a long story like this is a great idea for he kids as it makes it more durable when you are reading it over such a long period of time.Without any spoilers the lasting message from the book is that it doesn’t matter what material possessions you have to make it through life’s journey; Elsie has nothing but yet she has a massive heart that is capable of bringing people together and enabling them to achieve big things. We have thoroughly enjoyed the book and would recommend.

Fab book for children whether their reading it or you are. Love the David Williams collection. Value for money and quick delivery

Excellent read

I liked the way in the end Wooly had a family when mammoths are exitedIt was really good book and I am a big fan to David thanks for making the books

This is another great read and book from David walliams he's really good at writing books that kids and adults can read.

I’ve enjoyed reading this book to my small kids so much. It’s just so funny, but also quite believable. Dotty is dotty and Elsie is so courageous. Great book David!

Loved it

This is a book filled with fun... and noises...Throughout the book, I can hear thuds, booms, arrrghs and so many sounds. And there are amusing pictures of some of the scenes making reading to be so much fun and at times, hilarious.For any young reader, I could imagine the giggling and mimicking when they read about the adventures and misadventures. For the adults who will be reading this book for their kids, I could see their kids oohing and ahhing over every exciting section in the book.This book has the effect of drawing readers into the ‘action-packed’ story. I was trying to pronounce all the ‘sound’ and I found it extremely amusing to do so. I enjoyed the reading a lot.

I don’t deslike anything

Comprei varios livros do autor David Walliams para a minha neta (12 anos) e ela ADORA!! Ela é fan dos livros de Harry Potter e David Walliams esta no mesmo patamar! Recomendo!

We've read every single book by Walliams, and this is one of the best. The storyline completely infatuated my 9-year-old. I love that these books are so DIFFERENT! The imagination in these books is really unparalleled by anything else we can find in a bookstore. She really doesn't want to read anything else as they just pale in comparison to Walliam's books. Beautiful characters, fun storyline, lots of imagination and always the heart-wrenching love. A total winner.

Storia adatta per bambini e preadolescenti. Letto in inglese con mia figlia; linguaggio abbastanza scorrevole e semplificato da illustrazioni e stampa di alcuni termini o espressioni tipo fumetto

cause you can read to them- this is the author for you!!! David Walliams is a good actor and a great author. He's funny and human-not all that happens in the books is happy or sweet but is is HUMAN and FAMILY. I love that my grandson now owns 11 of his books and he lends them to his cousins who must always give them back!!