Laura Joffe Numeroff Books in Order
Laura Joffe Numeroff is a renowned author of beloved children's books, best known for her New York Times best-selling titles, including "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie," "What Mommies/Daddies Do Best," and "Raising a Hero." A Brooklyn, New York native, she graduated from the prestigious Pratt Institute with a creative foundation. As the youngest of three sisters, Laura was nurtured in an environment rich in art, music, and literature, sparking her passion for storytelling. With a deep affection for animals, particularly service dogs, Laura continues to weave engaging narratives that captivate young readers. Based in Los Angeles, California, she remains dedicated to crafting timeless stories that inspire and educate children of all ages.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Laura Joffe Numeroff
- #1AmazonAmy for Short(1976)
- #2AmazonPhoebe Dexter Has Harriet Peterson's Sniffles(1977)
- #3AmazonWalter(1978)
- #4AmazonEmily's Bunch(1978)
- #5AmazonYou Can't Put Braces on Spaces(1979)
- #6AmazonThe Ugliest Sweater(1980)
- #7AmazonDoes Grandma Have an Elmo Elephant Jungle Kit?(1980)
- #8AmazonBeatrice Doesn't Want To(1981)
- #9AmazonDigger(1983)
- #10AmazonDogs Don't Wear Sneakers(1993)
- #11AmazonChimps Don't Wear Glasses(1995)
- #12AmazonTwo for Stew(1996)
- #13AmazonWhy A Disguise?(1996)
- #14AmazonMonster Munchies(1998)
- #15AmazonSometimes I Wonder If Poodles Like Noodles(1999)
- #16AmazonThe Hope Tree: Kids Talk about Breast Cancer(1999)
- #17AmazonThe Chicken Sisters(2002)
- #18AmazonLaura Numeroff's 10-Step Guide to Living with Your Monster(2002)
- #19AmazonSherman Crunchley(2003)
- #20AmazonWhen Sheep Sleep(2006)
- #21AmazonThe Jellybeans and the Big Dance(2008)
- #22AmazonHappy Valentine's Day, Mouse!(2008)
- #23AmazonWould I Trade My Parents?(2009)
- #24AmazonThe Jellybeans and the Big Book Bonanza(2010)
- #25AmazonOtis & Sydney and the Best Birthday Ever(2010)
- #26AmazonThe Jellybeans and the Big Camp Kickoff(2011)
- #27AmazonThe Jellybeans and the Big Art Adventure(2012)
- #28AmazonLots of Lambs(2012)
- #29AmazonNighty-Night, Cooper(2013)
- #30AmazonThe Best Mouse Cookie(2019)
- #31AmazonPonyella(2021)
- #1AmazonIf You Give a Mouse a Cookie(1985)
- #2AmazonIf You Give a Moose a Muffin(1991)
- #3AmazonMouse Cookies(1995)
- #4AmazonIf You Give a Pig a Pancake(1998)
- #5AmazonIf You Take a Mouse to the Movies(2000)
- #6AmazonIf You Give a Pig a Party(2000)
- #7AmazonIf You Give a Pig a Pumpkin(2000)
- #8AmazonIf You Take a Mouse to School(2002)
- #9AmazonIf You Give an Author a Pencil(2002)
- #10AmazonMouse Cookies & More: A Treasury(2006)
- #11AmazonIf You Give A Cat A Cupcake Recipes(2006)
- #12AmazonMerry Christmas, Mouse!(2007)
- #13AmazonTime for School, Mouse!(2008)
- #14AmazonIf You Give a Cat a Cupcake(2008)
- #15AmazonHappy Easter, Mouse!(2010)
- #16AmazonIf You Give a Dog a Donut(2011)
- #17AmazonIt's Pumpkin Day, Mouse!(2012)
- #18AmazonIf You Give a Mouse a Brownie(2016)
- #19AmazonIf You Give a Man a Cookie: A Parody(2017)
- #20AmazonHappy Birthday, Mouse!(2020)
About Laura Joffe Numeroff
Laura Joffe Numeroff is a renowned author of beloved children's books, best known for her New York Times best-selling titles, including "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie," "What Mommies/Daddies Do Best," and "Raising a Hero." A Brooklyn, New York native, she graduated from the prestigious Pratt Institute with a creative foundation. As the youngest of three sisters, Laura was nurtured in an environment rich in art, music, and literature, sparking her passion for storytelling. With a deep affection for animals, particularly service dogs, Laura continues to weave engaging narratives that captivate young readers. Based in Los Angeles, California, she remains dedicated to crafting timeless stories that inspire and educate children of all ages.
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