Wimpy Kid Movie Diary 2 Books Collection Set by Jeff Kinney - Ages 8-12 - Hardcover

Titles in This Set
The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary: The Next Chapter
The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary: How Greg Heffley Went Hollywood

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams (Amulet Books)
Age Range: Ages 8-12 (Grades 3-7)

Overview
Go behind the camera with Jeff Kinney in this two-book hardcover set that pulls back the curtain on the making of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid movies. Packed with exclusive set photos, storyboards, script pages, costume designs, and original cartoons, these companion diaries show how Greg Heffley's doodles jumped from the comic-strip page to the big screen. Fans of the bestselling series get a front-row seat to the chaos, creativity, and comedy of real moviemaking, from casting calls and costume fittings to animatronic props, robot pigs, and a flock of very uncooperative seagulls.

About the Books
This collection pairs two behind-the-scenes diaries from author and illustrator Jeff Kinney, creator of the massively popular Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary: The Next Chapter documents the making of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul, the fourth film in the franchise from 20th Century Fox. Readers follow the production road trip as Kinney shares what it took to film a flock of seagulls invading a minivan, build a robot pig, and animate a lifelike toddler for the cameras. The book is loaded with full-color photos, storyboards, and Kinney's own cartoons that connect the comic-strip world of Greg Heffley to the finished film. The companion title, How Greg Heffley Went Hollywood, traces the journey of the very first Wimpy Kid movie adaptation, showing how Kinney's simple notebook doodles were turned into a live-action feature. It walks through casting, script development, costume and set design, and the challenges of translating a wildly popular middle-grade book series into a movie kids and parents could watch together. Both diaries are written in Kinney's signature funny, conversational voice, making the filmmaking process feel just as entertaining as the Wimpy Kid novels themselves. Together, the two books offer a complete look at how one of the most beloved kids' book franchises became a hit movie series, appealing equally to young readers, aspiring filmmakers, and longtime Wimpy Kid fans who want the inside scoop on how their favorite stories came to life on screen.

Key Benefits

• Two hardcover behind-the-scenes diaries from Jeff Kinney in one set
• Exclusive set photos, storyboards, and original cartoon art throughout
• Perfect for young Wimpy Kid fans curious about how movies get made
• Written in Kinney's funny, easy-to-read narrative style
• Great for reluctant readers who enjoy visual, photo-driven books
• Ideal gift for birthdays, holidays, or classroom libraries

Book-by-Book Guide
The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary: The Next Chapter — Follows the making of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul with set photos, storyboards, and Kinney's own cartoons.
The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary: How Greg Heffley Went Hollywood — Traces the journey of the original Wimpy Kid movie from notebook doodles to the big screen.

About the Author
Jeff Kinney is the author and illustrator behind the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, one of the bestselling children's book franchises of all time. He is also the creator of the Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid spin-off series and the online world Poptropica. Kinney has been recognized as a six-time Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award winner for Favorite Book and was named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World. He spent his childhood near Washington, D.C., and now lives in New England, where he and his wife own a bookstore.

Why You'll Love This Set
This duo is a must-have for any Wimpy Kid fan curious about Hollywood magic. Full of candid photos and sketches, it makes a fun birthday gift, stocking stuffer, or summer reading pick for kids who love Greg Heffley's world both on the page and on screen.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.