Diary of a Pug Books 1–13 by Kyla May | Scholastic Branches

Funny, highly illustrated first chapter books told through the diary of an irresistibly expressive pug. In Kyla May’s Diary of a Pug series, Baron von Bubbles—Bub for short—records life with his human, Bella, from space adventures and snow days to sleepovers, puppies and school events.

Published in Scholastic’s Branches line, the series is made for children who are ready to move beyond picture books but still benefit from illustrations on every page, manageable chapters and fast-moving plots. The diary format, speech bubbles and humour are particularly inviting for children who find dense chapter books intimidating.

Books 1–13

1. Pug Blasts Off
2. Pug’s Snow Day
3. Paws for a Cause
4. Pug’s Got Talent
5. Scaredy-Pug
6. Pug’s Sleepover
7. Pug’s Road Trip
8. Pug’s New Puppy
9. Pug the Prince
10. Beach Pug
11. Pug the Sports Star
12. Get Well, Pug
13. Super Pug

Why it works for growing readers

• High illustration-to-text ratio supports comprehension and reading stamina.
• Short chapters make independent reading feel achievable.
• Humour and recurring characters encourage children to continue through a series.
• Everyday friendship and family situations give young readers familiar context.

Author & illustrator: Kyla May
Suggested age: 5–7 years / early chapter-book readers.

Choose individual Diary of a Pug books or the complete Books 1–13 collection from Kids Library Kenya.