Families who loved Let It Rip! by Archimede Fusillo 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 in a 'toilet humor' phase but you want to channel that silly energy into something productive like entrepreneurship or navigating family expectations. It is a perfect choice for the reluctant reader who needs high engagement and low-stakes comedy to build reading stamina. The story follows best friends David and Nick, two fifth-graders who strike gold with a gross-out business idea: selling farts in jars. While the premise is pure slapstick, the narrative explores the pride of creating a successful venture and the complicated social dynamics of school life. When David's grandmother arrives, the boys must balance their 'business' with the respect and rules of the household. It is a lighthearted exploration of creativity, friendship, and the realization that even the funniest plans eventually hit a snag.