Diary of a Wimpy Kid
by Jeff Kinney
Reviewed by Shravan
August 4, 2023
This is a really good series. There is plenty of humor, excitement, craziness, and more. It honestly felt like I couldn’t stop laughing while reading these books. One thing I want to say is that it doesn’t matter what order you read it in. The books aren’t connected to each other, and you will understand them no matter what order you read them in.
You will definitely enjoy reading this series. There are so many hilarious moments in these books, and you just cannot stop laughing. There is a lot of detail put into this as well, for such a comic like book. Anyone ages 6+ can easily read these books because they are really simple, and super easy to read.
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Common Questions About Diary of a Wimpy Kid
What age is Diary of a Wimpy Kid appropriate for?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid is best for ages 6-8 (Grades 1st-3rd). Greg Heffley does so much embarrassing stuff that your kid will feel better about their own life — that's what makes these books so funny. The mix of text and cartoon-style illustrations makes it super easy to follow, and some parents start reading these aloud with 5 year olds.
What order should I read Diary of a Wimpy Kid?
Honestly, it doesn't really matter what order you read them in — each book tells its own story and you'll enjoy it no matter where you start. That said, Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2007) is a natural starting point. There are 18+ main books plus several spinoffs like the Awesome Friendly Kid series.
Is Diary of a Wimpy Kid good for reluctant readers?
Yes, it's one of the best series for kids who say they don't like reading. Every page has cartoon illustrations mixed with the text, so it feels more like reading a comic than a traditional chapter book. I've seen kids who won't touch other books absolutely devour these. If your kid likes Wimpy Kid, they'll probably also enjoy Dog Man and Big Nate.
Should my child watch the Wimpy Kid movies or read the books first?
The movies are fun, but the books are way funnier — Greg does so much more embarrassing stuff on the page that the films just can't fit in. Have your kid read at least 2 or 3 books first. There are 4 live-action films and 3 Disney+ animated ones (the animated versions match the book's illustration style, which is cool). Reading first makes the "what did they change?" game way more fun.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid is recommended for ages 6 - 8 (Grades 1st - 3rd) with Lexile scores ranging from 910L to 1060L.