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Books like Dog Days
A hilarious, deadpan chronicle of a lazy summer derailed by forced family fun and endless awkward mishaps. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Dog Days.
- chaotic
- lighthearted
- mildly embarrassing
- sun-baked
- 01
The Meltdown
Jeff Kinney
A hilarious, fast-paced plunge into the high-stakes, snow-covered warfare of neighborhood kids.
- 02
Hard Luck
Jeff Kinney
A hilarious, highly visual dive into the chaotic, awkward reality of middle school friendships and the desperate lengths we go to when feeling left behind.
- 03
Dog Man and Cat Kid
Dav Pilkey
A high-octane, laugh-out-loud comic adventure that celebrates teamwork, creativity, and the sheer joy of being a little bit goofy.
- 04
Dog Man Unleashed
Dav Pilkey
A wildly energetic, laugh-out-loud comic adventure that celebrates goofy heroism and the sheer joy of unbridled imagination.
- 05
Bad Kitty school daze
Nick Bruel
A delightfully chaotic romp through the absurdities of obedience, fueled by feline defiance and slapstick humor.
- 06
The pigeon wants a puppy!
Mo Willems
A hilarious, high-energy masterclass in toddler-esque bargaining and the sudden regret of getting exactly what you asked for.
- 07
Bummer in the Summer!
Dan Gutman
A high-energy, laugh-out-loud romp through school days and holiday chaos.
- 08
The Brilliant World of Tom Gates
Liz Pichon
A highly visual, laugh-out-loud romp through the chaotic mind of a master doodler and excuse-maker.
- 09
Big Nate Greatest Hits
Lincoln Peirce
A rapid-fire dose of middle-school chaos fueled by unearned confidence and hilarious detentions.
- 10
Big Nate Lives It Up
Lincoln Peirce
A high-energy, doodle-packed survival guide to the everyday indignities and unexpected triumphs of middle school.
- 11
The Lemonade War
Davies, Jacqueline
A sun-drenched, fast-paced exploration of sibling rivalry that perfectly captures the sticky, high-stakes energy of a childhood summer.
- 12
Tom Gates
Liz Pichon
A hilarious, doodle-filled romp through the chaotic, highly distractible mind of a creative kid trying to survive school and family.
