Families who loved Holy Enchilada! by Henry Winkler 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 feels discouraged by their academic performance or frustrated by a brain that seems to work differently than their classmates. Henry Winkler uses his own experiences with dyslexia to craft the hilarious and vulnerable Hank Zipzer, a boy who tries his best but often finds himself in creative pickles. In this installment, Hank navigates the pressure of hosting a Japanese exchange student while trying to manage a complicated school project. It is a perfect choice for children ages 8 to 12 who need to see that being a 'slow reader' or a 'bad student' has nothing to do with their actual intelligence or worth. The story emphasizes that humor, kindness, and out-of-the-box thinking are just as valuable as high test scores.