Original images created by Sir Quentin and Michael Foreman for Roald Dahl’s classic stories are also among more than 100 illustrations from Walliams’s personal collection, which are now being offered for sale by the Chris Beetles Gallery in St James’s, London. Access-restricted-item true Addeddate 2021-02-06 13:01:10 Associated-names Ross, Tony, illustrator Bookplateleaf 0010 Boxid IA40056512 Camera USB PTP Class Camera Collection_set printdisabled External-identifier

Gangsta Granny It wouldn't. And now it was getting cold. Cold bits of cabbage, floating around in some cold cabbagy water. \"Erm, it's delicious, thank you,\" replied Ben. \"G00d\" • That fateful night involved others too. There was PC Fudge who inadvertently helped Ben and Gangsta Granny in their mission instead of arresting them, and the nosiest-nosy-parker-neighbour Mr Parker, who has been keeping a very close eye on Ben ever since.David Walliams says: “It is a thrill to revisit these characters in a brand new story. I hope families are going to love this comedy adventure story. A huge thank you to the BBC for making it happen.”

Jo Sargent,Executive Producer, says: “We’re excited to be bring the next instalment of David’s Gangsta Granny to the screen with such a stellar cast on board, and to find out what Ben and friends, old and new have been up to since we last saw them.” They're ideal to use with children aged 7 to 11 years old, and have been designed in line with the National Curriculum. This means you can trust that they’re relevant and stimulating for your little learners. The story ‘Gangsta Granny’ follows an eleven-year-old boy, Ben, who dreads the idea of having to stay with his elderly grandmother every Friday while his parents watch a ballroom dancing show. She’s just so boring!Patricia Hidalgo, Director BBC Children’s and Education, says: “I can’t imagine a more perfect film for families to sit down and watch together. This adventurous tale will appeal to all generations young and old.” Cabbagy Water \"Are Mummy and Daddy not coming in?\" she asked, a little crestfallen. This was one of the things Ben couldn't stand about her: she was always talking to him like he was a baby. Broom-broom-brroooooooooommm. 1,'ogether Granny and Ben watched the little brown car race off, leaping over the speed bumps. Mum and Dad didn't like spending time with her any more than Ben did. It was just a convenient place to dump him on a Friday night. \"No, erm... Sorry, Granny... \" spluttered Ben. \"Oh, well, come in then,\" she muttered. \"Now, I've set up the Scrabble board and for your tea, I've got your favourite... cabbage soup!\" Ben's face dropped even further. Noooooooo 000000000! he thought.

Gangsta Granny \"In fairness to the boy she does stink of cabbage,\" agreed Mum, as she applied some last minute lip-liner. \"You're not helping, wife,\" muttered Dad. \"At worst my mother has a very slight odour of boiled vegetables.\" \"Can't I come with you?\" pleaded Ben. \"I love ball-whatsit dancing,\" he lied. \"It's called ballroom dancing,\" corrected Dad. \"And you don't love it. You said, and I quote, 'I would rather eat my own bogeys than watch that rubbish'.\" Now, Ben's mum and dad loved ballroom dancing. Sometimes Ben thought they loved it more than they loved him. There was a TV show on Saturday evenings that Mum and Dad never missed called Strictly Stars Dancing, where celebrities would be paired with professional ballroom dancers. 12 Walliams is currently immersed in writing his next book and Mr Beetles has yet to ask him why he is selling the collection, but he was told by an associate that there is “a change of direction, change of taste”. Previously by David Walliams: The Boy in the Dress Mr Stink Billionaire Boy Gangsta Granny Ratburger Demon Dentist Awful Auntie Grandpa's Great Escape The World's Worst Children The Midnight Gang Also available in Picture Book: The Slightly Annoying Elephant The First Hippo on the Moon The Queen's Orang-utan The Bear Who Went Boo! There's a Snake in My School! •Gangsta Granny Strikes Again! is a hilarious and wonderfully entertaining adventure, featuring many of the much-loved characters from the original cast...and is now a MAJOR new BBC ONE movie, broadcasting this December! One day, Ben calls his parents at Granny's house and asks them to take him home. Mum and Dad ignore Ben and disapprove of the proposal. Granny somehow overhears the conversation due to the indistinct sound made by Ben while he was talking. The next morning, his Granny seems somewhat upset and disappointed thinking that her grandson doesn't love her.