Part of the David’s Diary Series

David’s Diary #3: The Big Bully

Paperback

Grades 1–4
Ages 6–9

Precocious nine-year-old David Jesse King confronts a new kid in school who turns out to be a bully in this hilarious, highly illustrated chapter book series from bestselling author Bunmi Laditan.

David can’t wait to show everyone at school what he got for Christmas! It’s the iRobotic 3005—a calculator, digital video and voice recorder, and electronic encyclopedia packed with more than 50,000 fun facts!

But things take a turn when the new kid, Greg Putnam, sets his eyes on David’s cherished new gift. Will David find a way to deal with Greg’s bullying on his own? Or will being Greg’s number-one target keep David trembling in fear?

With its engaging narrative, told through delightful diary entries and charming illustrations, The Big Bully explores ways young readers can stand up against bullying with courage while leaving room for forgiveness.

And don’t miss the first two books in the series: The Summer Camp Disaster and The Science Fair Sabotage.

ISBN 9780593601587 (Paperback)
Published on Oct 27, 2026
Published by WaterBrook Children's
Pages 128
Dimensions 5-3/16 x 7-5/8
Age Range 6-9 years
Grade Grades 1-4
Reading Level Lexile: 630L | Fountas/Pinnell: Q

ISBN 9780593601594 (Ebook)
Published on Oct 27, 2026
Published by WaterBrook Children's
Pages 128
Age Range 6-9 years
Grade Grades 1-4
Reading Level Lexile: 630L | Fountas/Pinnell: Q

ISBN 9798217350414 (Audiobook Download)
Published on Oct 27, 2026
Published by Listening Library
Age Range 6-9 years
Grade Grades 1-4
Reading Level Lexile: 630L | Fountas/Pinnell: Q

Bunmi Laditan

Bunmi Laditan is the humorist behind the social media phenomenon The Honest Toddler. Her debut book, Confessions of a Domestic Failure, quickly became a USA Today bestseller, and she has since published many other titles exploring motherhood. Bunmi is a regular contributor to online platforms such as Parenting, Mothering, iVillage, and HuffPost, and she has appeared on Today, Good Morning America, and CBS Sunday Morning.

Elisa Rocchi is a children’s book illustrator based in Bologna, Italy, where she lives with her husband and two children.

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