Families who loved Penny Dreadful is a Record Breaker by Joanna Nadin 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 grappling with the gap between their big ambitions and the messy reality of everyday life. If your child often finds themselves in 'hot water' despite having the best of intentions, Penny's chaotic but heartfelt adventures will offer a much-needed laugh and a sense of solidarity. The stories follow Penny, a girl whose imaginative solutions to problems often lead to spectacular, humorous disasters. Whether she is trying to cheer up a grumpy grandmother or break a world record, Penny navigates the common childhood anxieties of 'growing up' and making mistakes. It is an ideal choice for normalizing the feeling of being a work in progress and celebrates the resilience required to try again after a public failure. The episodic nature makes it perfect for transitioning readers who need frequent stopping points.
