Tom Gates: Everything's Amazing

The Tom Gates series, including 'Everything's Amazing (Sort Of)', offers a highly engaging and humorous reading experience for children aged 4-11. Presented as an illustrated diary, the books follow 10-year-old Tom Gates as he chronicles his daily life at school and home. Readers will relate to his struggles with an annoying older sister, his attempts to avoid a pesky classmate, and his passion for his band, Dogzombies. The unique blend of text and doodles makes these books particularly appealing to reluctant readers, fostering a love for storytelling through a visually dynamic format. It's a fantastic choice for pure entertainment that also subtly normalizes common childhood frustrations and encourages creative expression.