Books like Dumb Bunny

A hilarious, high-energy romp through the high-stakes world of childhood competition and the agony of wearing an embarrassing costume. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Dumb Bunny.

chaotic
cheerful
playful
high-energy

01
Junie B. Jones is a graduation girl
Junie B Jones
A hilarious, high-energy romp through the messy, dramatic, and deeply relatable anxieties of a childhood milestone.
Shares:
- chaotic
- cheerful
- dramatic
02
Junie B. Jones is Captain Field Day
Barbara Park
A hilarious, high-energy romp through the fierce, high-stakes world of kindergarten competition.
Shares:
- chaotic
- playful
- irreverent
- dramatic
03
Cheater Pants
Junie B Jones
A hilarious, fast-paced dive into the chaotic moral logic of a first-grader grappling with a guilty conscience.
Shares:
- chaotic
- irreverent
- hilarious
- dramatic
04
Boss of Lunch
Barbara Park
A hilarious, high-energy romp fueled by the unshakeable, slightly misguided confidence of a fiercely spirited child.
Shares:
- chaotic
- cheerful
- high-energy
- irreverent
05
The Dumb Bunnies
Dav Pilkey · 1995
A masterclass in deadpan absurdity that invites kids to feel like the smartest people in the room.
Shares:
- chaotic
- irreverent
06
Bunny Double, We're in Trouble!
Dan Gutman
A wacky, laugh-out-loud holiday romp that brings silly mischief to Easter celebrations.
Shares:
- playful
07
It's not easy being a bunny
Marilyn Sadler · 1983
A playful, repetitive romp about trying on different identities before realizing there is no place quite like home.
Shares:
- cheerful
- playful
08
Bummer in the Summer!
Dan Gutman
A high-energy, laugh-out-loud romp through school days and holiday chaos.
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- chaotic
- cheerful
- playful
- irreverent
09
Knuffle Bunny too
Mo Willems
A hilarious, high-stakes exploration of toddler drama and the fierce love of a favorite toy.
Shares:
- playful
- dramatic
10
Big Bunny and the Easter Eggs
Steven Kroll · 1982
A gentle, festive race against time where a beloved holiday figure must overcome a sudden setback to save the day.
Shares:
- earnest
11
April Fools', Mr. Todd!
Megan McDonald
A bouncy, giggle-inducing romp through a school day filled with harmless mischief and birthday surprises.
Shares:
- cheerful
- playful
12
Moira's birthday
Robert N. Munsch
A delightfully chaotic escalation of childhood stubbornness that turns a simple party into a town-wide, pizza-stuffed extravaganza.
Shares:
- chaotic
- playful
- irreverent

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