Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Book 1)

Diary of a Wimpy Kid is the internationally bestselling children’s book series that redefined illustrated fiction. Blending laugh-out-loud humor with irresistible cartoon journal entries, Jeff Kinney’s creation has sold over 250 million copies worldwide and been hailed alongside the works of J.K. Rowling. Perfect for reluctant readers and comedy fans, this hybrid novel series captures the awkwardness of middle school with a unique voice that keeps kids turning pages.

The series follows Greg Heffley, an undersized preteen navigating new grades, shifting friendships, and the desperate quest for popularity. With a 50% text, 50% cartoons format, each book delivers relatable social themes, school comedy, and a hero whose misadventures are as cringeworthy as they are hilarious. From its first journal entry, Diary of a Wimpy Kid has become a cornerstone of juvenile humor and graphic novel hybrids, with over 15 sequels and spin-offs expanding the Heffley universe.