All Creatures Great and Small Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of All Creatures Great and Small books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
If Only They Could Talk
Buy on Amazon1970
All Creatures Great and Small
Buy on Amazon1972
It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet
Buy on Amazon1972
Let Sleeping Vets Lie
Buy on Amazon1973
Vet in Harness
Buy on Amazon1974
All Things Bright and Beautiful
Buy on Amazon1974
Vets Might Fly
Buy on Amazon1976
All Things Wise and Wonderful
Buy on Amazon1976
The Lord God Made Them All
Buy on Amazon1981
Vet in a Spin
Buy on Amazon1984
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the All Creatures Great and Small series is publication order: 1. If Only They Could Talk (1970), 2. All Creatures Great and Small (1972), 3. It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet (1972), 4. Let Sleeping Vets Lie (1973), 5. Vet in Harness (1974), and 5 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The All Creatures Great and Small series by James Herriot contains 10 books. The series began in 1970 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The All Creatures Great and Small series is written by James Herriot. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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