Books like Diary of a Wimpy Kid

If your child loved Diary of a Wimpy Kid, try Big Nate, Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made and The Terrible Two. Each one has the same mix of jokes, drawings and everyday disasters that makes Wimpy Kid hard to put down.

10 books, checked for age-appropriate content. Updated 24 September 2026.

Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken.

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Ages 9–11
Big Nate
by Lincoln Peirce
Middle-schooler Nate Wright pursues greatness through school schemes, sports, friendships, and frequent clashes with teachers.
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2
Ages 6–11
Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made
by Stephan Pastis
Confident but error-prone detective Timmy and his polar-bear partner investigate school mysteries with hilariously misguided logic.
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3
Ages 9–11
The Terrible Two
by Mac Barnett & Jory John
Two pranksters compete against their stern principal, but their elaborate tricks lead to friendship and an unexpected common enemy.
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4
Ages 9–11
The 13-Storey Treehouse
by Andy Griffiths & Terry Denton
Andy and Terry live in an ever-growing treehouse filled with absurd rooms, inventions, animals, and chaotic storytelling deadlines.
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5
Ages 6–11
Dog Man
by Dav Pilkey
Dog-headed police officer Dog Man battles absurd villains while learning loyalty, kindness, and self-control.
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6
Ages 6–11
Captain Underpants
by Dav Pilkey
Two prank-loving boys hypnotize their principal into becoming Captain Underpants, an enthusiastic superhero wearing only briefs and a cape.
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Ages 6–11
The Gopi Diaries
by Sudha Murty
Sudha Murty recounts the mischievous puppy Gopi’s family life and adventures from the dog’s innocent perspective.
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8
Ages 6–11
Cat Kid Comic Club
by Dav Pilkey
Li’l Petey, Molly, and their friends create comics, test ideas, and learn to collaborate in an energetic art class.
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9
Ages 6–11
Geronimo Stilton (series)
by Geronimo Stilton (created by Elisabetta Dami)
Mouse journalist Geronimo Stilton reluctantly travels into dangerous mysteries and comic adventures while trying to meet publishing deadlines.
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Ages 6–8
Judy Moody
by Megan McDonald
Spirited Judy Moody faces school, family, and friendship with dramatic moods, imaginative plans, and plenty of humor.
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Q: What should my child read after Diary of a Wimpy Kid?

Books with the same diary style and cartoons, such as Big Nate, Timmy Failure and The 13-Storey Treehouse, are the easiest next step. From there, funny chapter books without pictures are a natural move.

Q: How are the books on this list chosen?

Every book comes from Bookstaken's catalogue of 300+ children's books, where each title is rated for violence, fear, romance and language. A book only appears here if it fits the ages on this page and stays within the content limits for the youngest of them. Popular, well-reviewed books and series come first, and the list mixes Indian authors with international favourites.

Q: Where can I buy these books in India?

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