Books Like Fungus the Bogeyman
Families who loved Fungus the Bogeyman by Raymond Briggs 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 Fungus the Bogeyman by Raymond Briggs 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 starting to question the 'rules' of the world or feels a bit like an outsider who doesn't fit the typical mold of 'clean and proper.' It is the perfect antidote for a child who finds traditional fairy tales too polished or for those who have a budding interest in the gross, the gritty, and the wonderfully weird. This classic story follows Fungus, a Bogeyman who goes about his nightly job of scaring humans with the same weary dedication your child might see in a local plumber or office worker. Through its detailed, comic-strip style illustrations, the book explores themes of identity, social expectations, and the quiet dignity of a working-class life, albeit one filled with slime and 'mildew juice.' It is best suited for children aged 6 to 11 who appreciate dry humor and sophisticated world-building. Parents choose this book to help children humanize the things they fear and to encourage them to look beneath the surface of appearances to find the relatable heart within.
