Partypooper

If you just finished Partypooper and want to experience the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from the very beginning, going back to Book 1 is the natural move. The original Diary of a Wimpy Kid introduces Greg Heffley navigating middle school with the same illustrated-journal format, fast-fire gags, and self-serving logic that defines every entry in the series. Readers who found Partypooper funny but felt the formula was wearing thin often find that the early books feel sharper and more surprising — the jokes land harder when Greg's world is still being built. It's the essential starting point for anyone asking 'what should I read in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series?' and a great refresher for longtime fans who want to see how far (or how little) Greg has grown.