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

  • #1
    Amy for Short(1976)
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  • #2
    Phoebe Dexter Has Harriet Peterson's Sniffles(1977)
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  • #3
    Walter(1978)
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  • #4
    Emily's Bunch(1978)
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  • #5
    You Can't Put Braces on Spaces(1979)
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  • #6
    The Ugliest Sweater(1980)
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  • #7
    Does Grandma Have an Elmo Elephant Jungle Kit?(1980)
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  • #8
    Beatrice Doesn't Want To(1981)
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  • #9
    Digger(1983)
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  • #10
    Dogs Don't Wear Sneakers(1993)
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  • #11
    Chimps Don't Wear Glasses(1995)
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  • #12
    Two for Stew(1996)
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  • #13
    Why A Disguise?(1996)
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  • #14
    Monster Munchies(1998)
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  • #15
    Sometimes I Wonder If Poodles Like Noodles(1999)
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  • #16
    The Hope Tree: Kids Talk about Breast Cancer(1999)
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  • #17
    The Chicken Sisters(2002)
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  • #18
    Laura Numeroff's 10-Step Guide to Living with Your Monster(2002)
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  • #19
    Sherman Crunchley(2003)
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  • #20
    When Sheep Sleep(2006)
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  • #21
    The Jellybeans and the Big Dance(2008)
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  • #22
    Happy Valentine's Day, Mouse!(2008)
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  • #23
    Would I Trade My Parents?(2009)
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  • #24
    The Jellybeans and the Big Book Bonanza(2010)
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  • #25
    Otis & Sydney and the Best Birthday Ever(2010)
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  • #26
    The Jellybeans and the Big Camp Kickoff(2011)
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  • #27
    The Jellybeans and the Big Art Adventure(2012)
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  • #28
    Lots of Lambs(2012)
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  • #29
    Nighty-Night, Cooper(2013)
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  • #30
    The Best Mouse Cookie(2019)
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  • #31
    Ponyella(2021)
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  • #1
    What Mommies Do Best(1999)
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  • #2
    What Daddies Do Best(2001)
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  • #3
    What Grandmas Do Best(2001)
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  • #4
    What Grandpas Do Best(2001)
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  • #5
    What Puppies Do Best(2011)
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  • #6
    What Brothers Do Best(2012)
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  • #7
    What Sisters Do Best:(2012)
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  • #1
    If You Give a Mouse a Cookie(1985)
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  • #2
    If You Give a Moose a Muffin(1991)
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  • #3
    Mouse Cookies(1995)
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  • #4
    If You Give a Pig a Pancake(1998)
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  • #5
    If You Take a Mouse to the Movies(2000)
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  • #6
    If You Give a Pig a Party(2000)
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  • #7
    If You Give a Pig a Pumpkin(2000)
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  • #8
    If You Take a Mouse to School(2002)
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  • #9
    If You Give an Author a Pencil(2002)
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  • #10
    Mouse Cookies & More: A Treasury(2006)
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  • #11
    If You Give A Cat A Cupcake Recipes(2006)
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  • #12
    Merry Christmas, Mouse!(2007)
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  • #13
    Time for School, Mouse!(2008)
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  • #14
    If You Give a Cat a Cupcake(2008)
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  • #15
    Happy Easter, Mouse!(2010)
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  • #16
    If You Give a Dog a Donut(2011)
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  • #17
    It's Pumpkin Day, Mouse!(2012)
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  • #18
    If You Give a Mouse a Brownie(2016)
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  • #19
    If You Give a Man a Cookie: A Parody(2017)
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  • #20
    Happy Birthday, Mouse!(2020)
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  • #1
    The Jellybeans and the Big Dance(2008)
    Amazon
  • #2
    The Jellybeans and the Big Book Bonanza(2010)
    Amazon
  • #3
    The Jellybeans and the Big Camp Kickoff(2011)
    Amazon
  • #4
    The Jellybeans and the Big Art Adventure(2012)
    Amazon
  • #5
    The Jellybeans Love to Dance(2013)
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  • #6
    The Jellybeans Love to Read(2014)
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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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