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Eric Carle Books in Order
Eric Carle is a renowned children's book author and illustrator, celebrated globally for his iconic work, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, which has been translated into over 30 languages. As a prolific creator, he has illustrated more than seventy books, many of which have achieved best seller status, with Carle also penning the stories behind these beloved tales. With a staggering 71 million copies sold worldwide, his books have captured the hearts of readers across cultures and generations. Since the publication of The Very Hungry Caterpillar in 1969, Carle's contributions to children's literature have been unparalleled, leaving a lasting impact on the world of storytelling. His innovative collage technique and vibrant artwork continue to inspire a new wave of young readers and artists.
Bibliography verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What are all of Eric Carle's book series? Eric Carle has written 7 book series. The most notable is the Eric Carle Illustrated series.
Complete series list with all books in reading order below.
Book Series by Eric Carle
- #1
1, 2, 3 to the Zoo(1968) - #2
Pancakes, Pancakes!(1970) - #3
The Tiny Seed(1970) - #4
Do You Want to Be My Friend?(1971) - #5
Rooster's Off to See the World(1971) - #6Walter the Baker(1972)
- #7The Secret Birthday Message(1972)
- #8
Very Long Train(1972) - #9Have You Seen My Cat?(1973)
- #10I See a Song(1973)
- #11
Why Noah Chose the Dove(1974) - #12
All about Arthur(1974) - #13The Mixed-Up Chameleon(1975)
- #14The Grouchy Ladybug(1977)
- #15
Watch Out!A Giant!(1978) - #16The Honeybee & the Robber(1981)
- #17
Let's Paint a Rainbow(1982) - #18
Catch the Ball!(1982) - #19What's for Lunch?(1982)
- #20
The Very Busy Spider(1984) - #21
The Greedy Python (With: Richard Buckley)(1985) - #22All Around Us(1986)
- #23Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me(1986)
- #24Eric Carle's Animals Animals(1989)
- #25The Very Quiet Cricket(1990)
- #26Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother, Too?(1991)
- #27
Eric Carle's Dragons, Dragons(1991) - #28Draw Me a Star(1992)
- #29Today Is Monday(1993)
- #30My Apron(1994)
- #31The Very Lonely Firefly(1995)
- #32Little Cloud(1996)
- #33From Head to Toe(1997)
- #34
Flora and Tiger(1997) - #35Hello, Red Fox(1998)
- #36
The Very Clumsy Click Beetle(1999) - #37Dream Snow(2000)
- #38
"Slowly, Slowly, Slowly," said the Sloth(2002) - #39Where Are You Going? To See My Friend!(2003)
- #40Mister Seahorse(2004)
- #4110 Little Rubber Ducks(2005)
- #42
Count with the Very Hungry Caterpillar(2006) - #43
Eric Carle's Animals(2008) - #44
The Rabbit And The Turtle(2008) - #45Tom Thumb(2011)
- #46
The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse(2011) - #47
Around the Farm(2013) - #48
Friends(2013) - #49
Hear Bear Roar(2014) - #50
The Nonsense Show(2015) - #51
I Love Mum with the Very Hungry Caterpillar(2016) - #52
Hugs and Kisses for the Grouchy Ladybug(2018) - #53
Christmas Cheer for The Grouchy Ladybug(2019) - #54
Wonderful You(2022) - #55
How Does a Seed Sprout?(2022) - #56
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Peekaboo Easter(2024) - #57
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Peekaboo Halloween(2025)
- #1My Very First Book of Words(1974)
- #2
My Very First Book of Numbers(1985) - #3My Very First Book of Shapes(1985)
- #4
My Very First Book of Colors(1985) - #5My Very First Book of Food(1986)
- #6My Very First Book of Motion(1986)
- #7
My Very First Book of Growth(1986) - #8
My Very First Book of Touch(1986) - #9
My Very First Book of Heads and Tails(1986) - #10My Very First Book of Animal Homes(2007)
- #11My Very First Book of Animal Sounds(2007)
- #12
My First Busy Book(2015) - #13
My First Peek-a-Boo Animals(2017) - #14
My First I See You(2018) - #15
My First Busy World(2019)
- #1The Art of Eric Carle(1992)
- #2
You Can Make A Collage(1998)
- #1
Happy and Honey (By: Laura Godwin)(2001) - #2
See Otto (By: David Milgrim)(2002) - #3
Ride Otto Ride! (By: David Milgrim)(2002) - #4
My Friend Lucky (By: David Milgrim)(2002) - #5
See Pip Point (By: David Milgrim)(2003) - #6
Twins in the Park (By: Sam Williams)(2003) - #7
Swing Otto Swing! (By: David Milgrim)(2004) - #8
See Santa Nap (By: David Milgrim)(2004) - #9
Big Heart! (By: Joan Holub,Will Terry)(2010) - #10
Mouse Loves School (By: Lauren Thompson)(2011) - #11
Scaredy-Pants! (By: Joan Holub,Will Terry)(2011) - #12
More Snacks! (By: Joan Holub,Will Terry)(2011) - #13
Snow Day! (By: Joan Holub,Will Terry)(2011) - #14
Good Luck! (By: Joan Holub,Will Terry)(2013) - #15
Picnic! (By: Joan Holub,Will Terry)(2013) - #16
Spring Is Here! (By: Joan Holub,Will Terry)(2013) - #17
Thank You Day (By: Angela C. Santomero)(2014) - #18
Friends Help Each Other (By: Jason Fruchter,Farrah McDoogle)(2014) - #19
Daniel Plays Ball (By: Jason Fruchter,Maggie Testa)(2014) - #20
Daniel Goes Out for Dinner (By: Jason Fruchter)(2015) - #21
Daniel Gets Scared (By: Jason Fruchter,Maggie Testa)(2015) - #22
Go, Otto, Go! (By: David Milgrim)(2016) - #23
My First Gymnastics Class (By: Alyssa Satin Capucilli)(2016) - #24
My First Soccer Game (By: Alyssa Satin Capucilli)(2016) - #25
Daniel Plays at School (By: Jason Fruchter)(2016) - #26
My First Ballet Class (By: Alyssa Satin Capucilli)(2016) - #27
Daniel Learns to Share (By: Jason Fruchter,Becky Friedman)(2016) - #28
My First Karate Class (By: Alyssa Satin Capucilli)(2016) - #29
Miffy at the Library (By: Maggie Testa)(2017) - #30
Miffy Rides a Bike (By: Maggie Testa)(2017) - #31
My First Yoga Class (By: Alyssa Satin Capucilli)(2017) - #32
Miffy Can Play! (By: R.J. Cregg)(2017) - #33
Mouse Loves Snow (By: Lauren Thompson)(2017) - #34
Daniel Will Pack a Snack (By: Jason Fruchter,Tina Gallo)(2017) - #35
Mouse Loves Spring (By: Lauren Thompson)(2018) - #36
Miffy Can Help! (By: Natalie Shaw)(2018) - #37
My First Swim Class (By: Alyssa Satin Capucilli)(2018) - #38
Trolley Ride! (By: Jason Fruchter,Cala Spinner)(2018) - #39
Mouse Loves Summer (By: Lauren Thompson)(2018) - #40
See Zip Zap (By: David Milgrim)(2018) - #41
Can a Cat Do That?(2018) - #42
Space Cows (By: Eric Seltzer)(2018) - #43
Mouse Loves Fall (By: Lauren Thompson)(2018) - #44
See Pip Flap (By: David Milgrim)(2018) - #45
Miffy and the Band (By: May Nakamura)(2018) - #46
Tigertastic Stories with Daniel (By: Jason Fruchter)(2018) - #47
Mouse Loves Love (By: Buket Erdogan,Lauren Thompson)(2018) - #48
Daniel Can Dance (By: Jason Fruchter,Delphine Finnegan)(2018) - #49
Party Pigs! (By: Eric Seltzer)(2019) - #50
Look Out! A Storm! (By: David Milgrim)(2019) - #51
Poof! A Bot! (By: David Milgrim)(2019) - #52
Float, Flutter (By: Kathryn Durst,Marilyn Singer)(2019) - #53
Knight Owls (By: Eric Seltzer)(2019) - #54
My First Day of School (By: Alyssa Satin Capucilli,Jill Wachter)(2019) - #55
We Can Ride Down the Slide (By: Jason Fruchter,Maggie Testa)(2019) - #56
Gulp, Gobble (By: Marilyn Singer)(2019) - #57
My First Puppy (By: Alyssa Satin Capucilli,Jill Wachter)(2019) - #58
Books Are the Best (By: Jason Fruchter)(2019) - #59
Bug Dipping, Bug Sipping (By: Marilyn Singer)(2020) - #60
Sea Sheep (By: Eric Seltzer)(2020) - #61
Daniel Goes Camping! (By: Jason Fruchter)(2020) - #62
Come In, Zip! (By: David Milgrim)(2020) - #63
Bird Singing, Bird Winging (By: Marilyn Singer)(2020) - #64
Cat Has a Plan (By: Laura Gehl)(2020) - #65
For Otto (By: David Milgrim)(2020) - #66
Roller Bears (By: Eric Seltzer)(2020) - #67
The Bug in the Bog (By: Jonathan Fenske)(2020) - #68
My First Kitten (By: Alyssa Satin Capucilli,Jill Wachter)(2020) - #69
Clean-Up Time! (By: Jason Fruchter)(2020) - #70
Diner Dogs (By: Eric Seltzer)(2021) - #71
Goat Wants to Eat (By: Laura Gehl)(2021) - #72
See Bip Grow! (By: David Milgrim)(2021) - #73
Baking Day! (By: Jason Fruchter)(2021) - #74
Sign Says Stop! (By: Alastair Heim,Yavae Sanae)(2021) - #75
Read with Daniel Tiger! (By: Jason Fruchter)(2021) - #76
Captain Cat and the Pirate Lunch (By: Emma J. Virjan)(2021) - #77
Going Somewhere (By: David Milgrim)(2021) - #78
Pill Bug Does Not Need Anybody (By: Jonathan Fenske)(2021) - #79
Pig Makes Art (By: Laura Gehl)(2022) - #80
Can Clam Go? (By: Adam Lehrhaupt)(2022) - #81
Captain Cat Goes to Mars (By: Emma J. Virjan)(2022) - #82
Can Blue Hide? (By: Adam Lehrhaupt)(2022) - #83
Friends Forever! (By: Jason Fruchter)(2022) - #84
Stomp! (By: Stephanie Calmenson,Baptiste Amsallem)(2022) - #85
Bookstore Bunnies (By: Eric Seltzer)(2022) - #86
Dog Can Hide (By: Laura Gehl)(2023) - #87
Nat the Cat Takes a Nap (By: Jarrett Lerner)(2023) - #88
Big Bub, Small Tub (By: Alastair Heim)(2023) - #89
Nat the Cat Takes a Bath (By: Jarrett Lerner)(2023) - #90
Cat Sees Snow (By: Laura Gehl)(2023) - #91
Frog Can Hop (By: Laura Gehl)(2023)
- #1
Turn, Crank, Zoom!(2018)
- #1
What's Your Favorite Animal?(2014) - #2
What's Your Favorite Color?(2017) - #3
What's Your Favorite Bug?(2018) - #4
What's Your Favorite Food?(2019)
- #1The Very Hungry Caterpillar(1969)
- #2
Eric Carle's Storybook(1976) - #3
A House for Hermit Crab(1987) - #4Eric Carle's ABC(1999)
- #5Eric Carle's Opposites(2007)
- #6The Very Busy Spider's Favorite Words(2007)
- #7The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Favorite Words(2007)
- #8
The Very Quiet Cricket's Favorite Words(2008) - #9
The Very Clumsy Click Beetle's Favorite Words(2008) - #10
Colors. Colores(2008) - #11
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Buggy Book(2009) - #12
Love from The Very Hungry Caterpillar(2015) - #13
Eric Carle's How Things Grow(2015) - #14
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's ABC(2016) - #15
Calm with the Very Hungry Caterpillar(2016) - #16The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Easter Colors(2017)
- #17
I Love Dad with the Very Hungry Caterpillar(2017) - #18
Merry Christmas from the Very Hungry Caterpillar(2017) - #19
Where is the Very Hungry Caterpillar?(2017) - #20
The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s 123(2017) - #21
Thanks from the Very Hungry Caterpillar(2017) - #22
Sleep Tight Very Hungry Caterpillar(2018) - #23
Happy Birthday from the Very Hungry Caterpillar(2019) - #24
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Birthday Party(2019) - #25
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Christmas Eve(2019) - #26
Where Is the Sun?(2019) - #27
Can You Guess?(2020) - #28
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Easter Sticker and Colouring Book(2020) - #29
You Are Ready!: The World Is Waiting(2020) - #30
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Garden Picnic: A Scratch-And-Sniff Book(2020) - #31
Happy Halloween from the Very Busy Spider(2020) - #32
You're My Little Baby: A Touch-and-Feel Book(2020) - #33
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Creepy-Crawly Halloween(2020) - #34
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Magnet Book(2020) - #35
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Snowy Hide & Seek: A Finger Trail Lift-The-Flap Book(2020) - #36
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's 8 Nights of Chanukah(2020) - #37
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's First 100 Words(2021) - #38
Eric Carle's Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star and Other Nursery Rhymes(2021) - #39
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Easter Egg Hunt(2021) - #40
A Day on the Farm with the Very Hungry Caterpillar(2021) - #41
Thank You, Teacher from the Very Hungry Caterpillar(2021) - #42
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Wild Animal Hide-and-Seek(2021) - #43
Can You Guess? Animal Sounds with the Very Hungry Caterpillar(2021) - #44
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Forest Hide & Seek: A Finger Trail Lift-The-Flap Book(2021) - #45
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Halloween Trick or Treat(2021) - #46
The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Father Christmas(2021) - #47
Eric Carle's Book of Amazing Animals(2021) - #48
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Eats Breakfast(2021) - #49
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's First Winter(2022) - #50
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's First Spring(2022) - #51
Spring Sings for the Grouchy Ladybug(2022) - #52
How Does an Egg Hatch?: Life Cycles with the Very Hungry Caterpillar(2022) - #53
How Does a Caterpillar Change?: Life Cycles with the Very Hungry Caterpillar(2022) - #54
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Easter Picnic(2022) - #55
World of Animals (With: PI Kids)(2022) - #56
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Bug Hunt(2022) - #57
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's First Summer(2022) - #58
How Does a Tadpole Grow?(2022) - #59
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Eats Dinner(2022) - #60
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's First Fall(2022) - #61
Peekaboo Christmas with the Very Hungry Caterpillar(2022) - #62
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Eats Snacks(2022) - #63
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Garden Friends(2023) - #64
Eric Loves Animals(2023) - #65
I Love Grandma with the Very Hungry Caterpillar(2023) - #66
I Love Grandpa with the Very Hungry Caterpillar(2023) - #67
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Ocean Hide & Seek: A Finger Trail Lift-The-Flap Book(2023) - #68
Farm Babies 7-Button Sound Book(2023) - #69
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Rainbow Colors(2023) - #70
A Day at School with the Very Hungry Caterpillar(2023) - #71
The Very Busy Spider's Forest Friends(2023) - #72
Baby Bear's Busy Day with Brown Bear and Friends(2023) - #73
A Day in the Snow with The Very Hungry Caterpillar(2023) - #74
Bear Hugs! from Brown Bear and Friends(2023) - #75
A Day at the Beach with The Very Hungry Caterpillar(2024) - #76
Creepy-Crawly Halloween(2024) - #77
Little Book of Thanks from Brown Bear and Friends(2024) - #78
You're My Hungry Little Caterpillar(2024) - #79
Peekaboo Valentine(2024)
About Eric Carle
Eric Carle is a renowned children's book author and illustrator, celebrated globally for his iconic work, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, which has been translated into over 30 languages. As a prolific creator, he has illustrated more than seventy books, many of which have achieved best seller status, with Carle also penning the stories behind these beloved tales. With a staggering 71 million copies sold worldwide, his books have captured the hearts of readers across cultures and generations. Since the publication of The Very Hungry Caterpillar in 1969, Carle's contributions to children's literature have been unparalleled, leaving a lasting impact on the world of storytelling. His innovative collage technique and vibrant artwork continue to inspire a new wave of young readers and artists.
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