Books Like On Purpose
Families who loved On Purpose by Dav Pilkey often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved On Purpose by Dav Pilkey often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is paralyzed by perfectionism or feeling like their creative efforts aren't good enough. While it is framed as a hilarious graphic novel about frogs making comics, it is actually a profound masterclass in resilience and the creative process. It speaks directly to the kid who is afraid to fail or who compares their 'messy' work to the polished art of others. Flippy the Toad and his crew of twenty-one rambunctious froglets return to navigate the ups and downs of storytelling. Through different art styles and sub-stories, Pilkey teaches that mistakes are not just okay, they are necessary for growth. It is a perfect choice for ages 7 to 10 to help normalize the frustration of creative blocks while providing a joyful, laugh-out-loud escape.
