If your kid is already deep in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid trenches, this is a mandatory add. It’s essentially the same 'brain candy' format but with a much softer, kinder heart. Rowley is the friend every parent wants their kid to have, even if Greg doesn't deserve him.

From a literacy perspective, it's a win. The combination of simple text and heavy illustration builds confidence for struggling readers, and the meta-narrative (Rowley writing about Greg) actually requires some sharp thinking to navigate. It’s funny, fast, and entirely harmless.