Cressida Cowell Books in Order
Cressida Cowell is a British author and illustrator known for her captivating children's books. Born in London and raised on a small, uninhabited island off Scotland's west coast, where her childhood fascination with dragons was born, Cowell's writing career has spanned multiple disciplines. She holds a BA in English Literature from Oxford University and a BA in Graphic Design from St Martin's, as well as an MA in Narrative Illustration from Brighton. Cressida's unique voice and style have made her a beloved author of children's literature. Her bestselling Hiccup series, which includes ten books, has been translated into over 30 languages and adapted into a feature film. A recipient of the Nestle Children's Book Prize 2006, Cowell's work continues to captivate young readers worldwide.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Cressida Cowell
- #1AmazonLittle Wonder(1988)
- #2AmazonDon't Do That, Kitty Kilroy!(1999)
- #3AmazonWhat Shall We Do with the Boo Hoo Baby?(2000)
- #4AmazonOne Too Many Tigers(2001)
- #5AmazonClaydon Was a Clingy Child(2001)
- #6AmazonThere's No Such Thing as a Ghostie!(2004)
- #7AmazonDaddy On The Moon(2005)
- #8AmazonLittle Bo Peep's Troublesome Sheep(2009)
- #9AmazonThe Story of Tantrum O'Furrily(2018)
- #10AmazonLittle Bo Peep's Library Book(2021)
- #11How to Train your Dragon series(2003)
- #12Emily Brown series(2006)
- #13Awards and Recognition(20)
- #1AmazonHiccup the Seasick Viking / How To Be A Viking(1999)
- #2AmazonHow to Train Your Dragon(2003)
- #3AmazonHow to Be a Pirate(2004)
- #4AmazonHow to Speak Dragonese(2005)
- #5AmazonHow to Cheat a Dragon's Curse(2006)
- #6AmazonHow to Twist a Dragon's Tale(2007)
- #7AmazonA Hero's Guide to Deadly Dragons(2008)
- #8AmazonHow to Ride a Dragon's Storm(2008)
- #9AmazonHow to Break a Dragon's Heart(2009)
- #10AmazonHow to Steal a Dragon's Sword(2011)
- #11AmazonHow to Seize a Dragon's Jewel(2012)
- #12AmazonHow to Betray a Dragon's Hero(2013)
- #13AmazonThe Incomplete Book of Dragons(2014)
- #14AmazonHow to Fight a Dragon’s Fury(2015)
- #1AmazonThe Day of the Dreader(2012)
- #1AmazonWorld of Dragons (By: May Nakamura)(2019)
- #2AmazonJourney to New Berk (By: Patrick Spaziante)(2019)
- #3AmazonHow to Train Your Dragon The Hidden World The Movie Storybook (By: Michelle Lam)(2019)
- #4AmazonMeet the New Dragons (By: Shane L. Johnson)(2019)
- #5AmazonThe Night Fury and the Light Fury (By: Shane L. Johnson)(2019)
- #6AmazonHomecoming (By: Patrick Spaziante)(2019)
- #1AmazonThe Complete Book of Dragons(2014)
- #1AmazonDoom of the Darkwing(2025)
- #1AmazonCan Trees Talk?(2021)
- #2AmazonDo Fish Glow in the Dark?(2021)
- #3AmazonDo Spiders Have Pets?(2021)
- #4AmazonDo Koalas Have Fingerprints?(2021)
- #5AmazonWhy Do Stars Twinkle?(2021)
- #6AmazonCan Animals Walk on Water?(2021)
- #7AmazonIs the Middle of the Earth Hot?(2021)
- #8AmazonWhy is the Sky Blue?(2021)
- #9AmazonCan Wolves See in the Dark?(2022)
- #10AmazonCan it Snow in the Desert?(2022)
- #11AmazonIs There Life at the Bottom of the Deepest Ocean?(2022)
- #12AmazonCan Butterflies Taste With Their Feet?(2022)
About Cressida Cowell
Cressida Cowell is a British author and illustrator known for her captivating children's books. Born in London and raised on a small, uninhabited island off Scotland's west coast, where her childhood fascination with dragons was born, Cowell's writing career has spanned multiple disciplines. She holds a BA in English Literature from Oxford University and a BA in Graphic Design from St Martin's, as well as an MA in Narrative Illustration from Brighton. Cressida's unique voice and style have made her a beloved author of children's literature. Her bestselling Hiccup series, which includes ten books, has been translated into over 30 languages and adapted into a feature film. A recipient of the Nestle Children's Book Prize 2006, Cowell's work continues to captivate young readers worldwide.
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