The Wimpy Kid Do-It-Yourself Book (revised and expanded edition) (Diary of a Wimpy Kid) [Hardcover]

Jeff Kinney (Author)

Book Description

Release date: May 10, 2011 | Age Range: 8 and up | Series: Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Now you can write your own bestseller!

With The Wimpy Kid Do-It-Yourself Book, you're the author, illustrator, and main character. Filled with loads of interactive pages and plenty of space to write your own life's story, this book is all you need to create your masterpiece. Whatever you do, make sure you put it someplace safe after you finish. Because when you're rich and famous, this thing is going to be worth a fortune.

Includes more than 60 new pages! 32 pages of full-color comics (16 brand-new)!

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Jeff Kinney is an online game developer and designer, and a #1 New York Times bestselling author. In 2009, Jeff was named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World. He spent his childhood in the Washington, D.C., area and moved to New England in 1995. Jeff lives in southern Massachusetts with his wife and their two sons.

Product Details

• Age Range: 8 and up
  
• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Amulet Books; Revised edition (May 10, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0810989956
• ISBN-13: 978-0810989955
• Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 1 x 8.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (156 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,134 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #13 in Books > Children's Books > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Comics & Graphic Novels
  • #31 in Books > Comics & Graphic Novels
  • #60 in Books > Children's Books > Humor

More About the Author

Jeff Kinney is an online game developer and designer, and a #1 New York Times bestselling author. In 2009, Jeff was named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World. He spent his childhood in the Washington, D.C., area and moved to New England in 1995. Jeff lives in southern Massachusetts with his wife and their two sons.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars My Kids Love it! May 20, 2011

By S. O'Donnell

Format:Hardcover

Like virtually every other kid on the planet, my 9-year-old son and 6-year-old daughter both LOVE the Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney. My son hates art - hates it - so I didn't think he'd like the Do-it-Yourself version. I was so wrong. Not only does he love it, but he'll sit for ages trying to draw a "just right" picture. When he's not around, I'll catch my daughter sneaking the book to her bedroom (I am NOT making this up). When she sees me, she says, "I'll just do one. He won't like this one, Mom, I promise." It's adorable. I plan to buy her one of her own.

If your kids are on the Wimpy Kid bandwagon, don't pass this one up. It still has lots of reading, but it has plenty of writing/drawing opportunities that will hook even art haters.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Hours of FUN!! December 10, 2012

By E. Howard

Format:Hardcover

My 7 year old son was obsessed with filling out this entire book. We had to MAKE him put it down to do anything else! He loves the book series and this one was even more fun for him. I highly recommend!

23 of 31 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars activity book for those who like the Wimpy Kid books June 15, 2011

By Wayne S. Walker VINE™ VOICE

Format:Hardcover

This is not a book just to sit down and read through but an activity book or a journal. However, the very first page says, "Whatever you do, just make sure you don't write down your `feelings' in here. Because one thing's for sure: This is NOT a diary." There are all kinds of activities in which the readers can make lists, answer questions about various topics, make their own comics, draw pictures, and such like. Plus, the end contains 46 blank, lined pages with the instructions, "Use the rest of this book to keep a daily journal, write a novel, draw comic strips, or tell your life story."

When The Diary of a Wimpy Kid, which tells the story of Greg Heffley, his family, and his friends, first came out, I heard about it but did not read it because it didn't sound as if it would appeal to me. Later, I was sent a copy of one of the sequels (#5, The Ugly Truth) to review, and my reading of it confirmed my earlier opinion that this kind of book is just not my cup of tea. However, the books are immensely popular with many children, so youngsters who do like "The Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series might well enjoy the activities in this book. The Wimpy Kid Do-It-Yourself Book was first published in 2008, but the updated edition is expanded with more than sixty new pages, and has 32 pages of full-color comics, including sixteen brand-new. It is designed to inspire creative expression and encourage reluctant readers.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic book February 16, 2013

By Mehrdad Soltani

Format:Hardcover

I loved the activities and the book keeps you really busy. I recommend it to 8 to 20 year olds!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this!!! February 21, 2013

By J. Joseph

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

This keeps my 7 year old engaged all the time...She loves all the books, now she gets to create a story of her own....

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great series February 17, 2013

By Mhlane

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

Great series of books for kids. My son loves the and we trying to complete his set of the series. Well worth it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Kids love this book! February 13, 2013

By Come explore books!

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

This book is full of comedy (as well as some crazy fiction) and real life situations that I believe kids go through today. My nine year old loves this as well as his 13 year old sister! This book is good for any age child!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars My Son Loves This Series! February 12, 2013

By Dave B

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

My 11 year old has read the entire series 5 times! He cant get enough of them. Get them all!