Alvin Schwartz Books in Order

Alvin Schwartz is a prolific author known for crafting engaging stories that delve into the realms of folklore and wordplay. His extensive bibliography boasts over fifty books, showcasing his versatility and ability to captivate readers of all ages, particularly young audiences. While not to be confused with another writer of the same name, Schwartz has carved out his own niche in the literary world with his unique blend of wit and imagination. His notable works often explore the intersection of humor and the unknown, resulting in a distinct style that has endeared him to readers worldwide. As a masterful storyteller, Schwartz continues to weave his magic, entertaining and educating readers with each new publication. His body of work remains a testament to his enduring legacy as a writer.

Bibliography verified: January 2026

Book Series by Alvin Schwartz

  • #1
    Kickle Snifters and Other Fearsome Critters(1911)
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  • #2
    A Twister of Twists, A Tangler of Tongues Tongue Twisters(1972)
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  • #3
    Whoppers: Tall Tales and Other Lies(1975)
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  • #4
    Tomfoolery: Trickery and Foolery with Words(1975)
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  • #5
    Chin Music: Tall Talk and Other Talk (With: John O'Brien)(1979)
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  • #6
    Ten Copycats in a Boat, and Other Riddles(1980)
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  • #7
    Flapdoodle: Pure Nonsense from American Folklore (With: John O'Brien)(1980)
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  • #8
    Busy Buzzing Bumblebees and Other Tongue Twisters(1982)
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  • #9
    Fat Man in a Fur Coat and Other Bear Stories(1984)
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  • #10
    The Cat's Elbow and Other Secret Languages(1985)
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  • #11
    Tales of Trickery from the Land of Spoof(1985)
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  • #12
    Gold and Silver, Silver and Gold: Tales of Hidden Treasure(1988)
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  • #13
    I Saw You in the Bathtub and Other Folk Rhymes(1989)
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  • #14
    Ghosts! Ghostly Tales from Folklore(1991)
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  • #15
    And the Green Grass Grew All Around: Folk Poetry from Everyone(1992)
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  • #16
    Stories to Tell a Cat(1992)
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    There Is a Carrot in My Ear and Other Noodle Tales(1982)
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  • #2
    All of Our Noses Are Here And Other Noodle Tales(1985)
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  • #1
    Batman: The Golden Age, Vol. 2 (By: George Roussos,Bill Finger,Bob Kane,Jerry Robinson)(2017)
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  • #2
    Batman: The Golden Age Vol. 3 (By: Bill Finger,Bob Kane,Don Cameron,Jack Burnley,Jerry Robinson,Joseph Greene)(2017)
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  • #3
    Batman: The Golden Age Vol. 4 (By: Bill Finger,Bob Kane,Evan "Doc" Shaner,Jerry Robinson)(2018)
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  • #4
    Batman: The Golden Age Vol. 5 (By: Bill Finger,Bob Kane,Don Cameron,Evan "Doc" Shaner,Jerry Robinson)(2018)
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  • #5
    Batman: The Golden Age Vol. 6(2020)
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  • #1
    Hobbies: An Introduction to Crafts, Collections, Nature Study, and Other Life-Long Pursuits(1972)
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  • #2
    Going Camping: A Complete Guide for the Family Camper(1972)
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  • #3
    Witcracks: Jokes and Jests from American Folklore(1973)
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  • #4
    Cross Your Fingers, Spit in Your Hat(1974)
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  • #5
    Unriddling: All Sorts of Riddles to Puzzle Your Guessery(1983)
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  • #6
    Telling Fortunes: Love Magic, Dream Signs, and Other Ways to Learn the Future(1987)
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  • #1
    Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark(1981)
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  • #2
    In a Dark, Dark Room and Other Scary Stories(1984)
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  • #3
    More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark(1984)
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  • #4
    More Tales to Chill Your Bones(1991)
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  • #1
    Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane#1 (By: Curt Swan,Stan Kaye,Otto Binder,Kurt Schaffenberger,Leo Dorfman)(1958)
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  • #2
    Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane#3 (By: Curt Swan,Jerry Coleman,Stan Kaye,Otto Binder,Kurt Schaffenberger)(1958)
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  • #3
    Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane#4 (With: Curt Swan,Jerry Coleman,Stan Kaye,Otto Binder,Wayne Boring,Kurt Schaffenberger)(1958)
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  • #4
    Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane#5 (By: Curt Swan,Stan Kaye,Otto Binder,Kurt Schaffenberger,Al Plastino,Robert Bernstein)(1958)
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  • #5
    Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane#7 (With: Curt Swan,Jerry Coleman,Ray Burnley,Stan Kaye,Wayne Boring,Kurt Schaffenberger,Robert Bernstein)(1959)
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  • #6
    Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane#8 (With: Curt Swan,Stan Kaye,Wayne Boring,Kurt Schaffenberger,Robert Bernstein,Ira Schnapp)(1959)
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  • #7
    Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane#9 (By: Curt Swan,Dick Sprang,John Forte,Stan Kaye,Kurt Schaffenberger,Robert Bernstein,Ira Schnapp)(1959)
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  • #8
    Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane#10 (By: Curt Swan,Stan Kaye,Wayne Boring,Kurt Schaffenberger,Robert Bernstein,Ira Schnapp)(1959)
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  • #9
    Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane#12 (By: Curt Swan,Stan Kaye,Kurt Schaffenberger,Al Plastino,Robert Bernstein)(1959)
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  • #10
    Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane#14 (By: Curt Swan,Stan Kaye,Otto Binder,Jerry Siegel,Kurt Schaffenberger,Robert Bernstein)(1959)
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  • #11
    Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane#15 (By: Edmond Hamilton)(1959)
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  • #12
    Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane#16 (By: Curt Swan,Stan Kaye,Jerry Siegel,Kurt Schaffenberger,Robert Bernstein)(1959)
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  • #13
    Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane#17 (By: Curt Swan,Stan Kaye,Otto Binder,Jerry Siegel,Kurt Schaffenberger,Robert Bernstein)(1959)
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  • #14
    Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane#18 (By: Curt Swan,Stan Kaye,Otto Binder,Kurt Schaffenberger,Al Plastino,Robert Bernstein)(1960)
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  • #15
    Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane#19 (By: Curt Swan,Stan Kaye,Otto Binder,Jerry Siegel,Kurt Schaffenberger,Robert Bernstein)(1960)
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  • #16
    Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane#20 (By: Curt Swan,Stan Kaye,Jerry Siegel,Kurt Schaffenberger,Al Plastino,Robert Bernstein)(1960)
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  • #17
    Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane#21 (By: Edmond Hamilton)(1960)
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  • #18
    Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane#93 (By: Neal Adams,Curt Swan,Robert Kanigher,Mike Esposito,Irv Novick)(1969)
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About Alvin Schwartz

Alvin Schwartz is a prolific author known for crafting engaging stories that delve into the realms of folklore and wordplay. His extensive bibliography boasts over fifty books, showcasing his versatility and ability to captivate readers of all ages, particularly young audiences. While not to be confused with another writer of the same name, Schwartz has carved out his own niche in the literary world with his unique blend of wit and imagination. His notable works often explore the intersection of humor and the unknown, resulting in a distinct style that has endeared him to readers worldwide. As a masterful storyteller, Schwartz continues to weave his magic, entertaining and educating readers with each new publication. His body of work remains a testament to his enduring legacy as a writer.

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