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A delightfully silly cautionary tale that turns a common childhood habit into an escalating comedy of errors. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Don't Do That!.
- chaotic
- amusing
- absurd
- lighthearted
- 01
I Want My Potty
Tony Ross · 1995
A playful, expressive journey through the messy, triumphant transition from diapers to independence.
- 02
I Don't Want to Go to Hospital
Tony Ross · 2000
A cheeky, reassuring exploration of childhood stubbornness that transforms a scary medical visit into a surprisingly pleasant adventure.
- 03
Smelly Socks
Robert N. Munsch
A loud, laugh-out-loud escalation of childhood stubbornness that thrives on gross-out humor and theatrical read-aloud energy.
- 04
My nose, your nose
Melanie Walsh · 2002
A bright, affirming exploration of the little differences that make us unique and the big similarities that bring us together.
- 05
Miss Nelson is missing!
Harry Allard
A delightfully subversive cautionary tale that proves you do not know what you have got until it is replaced by a terrifying substitute.
- 06
Noisy Nora
Rosemary Wells · 2003
A boisterous, empathetic exploration of feeling overlooked in a busy family.
- 07
Mr. Bump
Roger Hargreaves · 1998
A delightfully clumsy romp that turns constant mishaps into a comforting lesson about finding exactly where you belong.
- 08
Miss Holly Is Too Jolly!
Dan Gutman
A hilarious, high-energy romp through the chaotic, mistletoe-draped halls of elementary school during the holidays.
- 09
Nell the Naughty Kitten (Kitten Friends)
Jenny Dale
A cheerful, energetic romp through the everyday chaos and cozy rewards of loving a mischievous pet.
- 10
Never spit on your shoes
Denys Cazet
A playful, ironic look at the hilarious gap between a child's calm recounting of their day and the actual chaos that ensued.
- 11
The Tulip Touch
Anne Fine
A tense, psychological descent into the intoxicating and ultimately sinister grip of a toxic friendship.
- 12
Ratburger
David Walliams
A delightfully grotesque and cheeky underdog story where the adults are awful, the humor is delightfully gross, and the heart shines through the grime.
