Children's books in order

David Baddiel's children's books are humorous middle grade novels popular in the UK. See all 12 books in publication order.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Parent Agency 2014 David Baddiel Buy
2 The Person Controller 2015 David Baddiel Buy
3 The Boy Who Could Do What He Liked 2016 David Baddiel Buy
4 AniMalcolm 2016 David Baddiel Buy
5 Birthday Boy 2017 David Baddiel Buy
6 Head Kid 2018 David Baddiel Buy
7 The Taylor Turbochaser 2019 David Baddiel Buy
8 Future Friend 2021 David Baddiel Buy
9 The Boy Who Got Accidentally Famous 2021 David Baddiel Buy
10 Virtually Christmas 2022 David Baddiel Buy
11 Only Children 2023 David Baddiel Buy
12 Small Fry 2024 David Baddiel Buy

David Baddiel has written 12 children’s books since The Parent Agency in 2014. His books often start with a wild “what if” premise and run with it. The Parent Agency imagines a world where kids can choose their parents, while The Person Controller turns life into a video game.

Later titles include Birthday Boy, Head Kid, and Future Friend. His books are popular in the UK school market and are known for their humor and accessibility. He has continued releasing new titles regularly, with Small Fry published in 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Children's series?

There are twelve books in the Children’s series, published between 2014 and 2024.

What is the first book in the Children's series?

The first book in the Children’s series is The Parent Agency, published in 2014.

What age group are David Baddiel's children's books for?

They are generally aimed at readers aged 8-12 and feature funny, fast-paced stories with imaginative premises.

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