Children's Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Children's books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Octopus Escapes
Buy on Amazon2021
Selected Shorts: Wartime Lives
Buy on Amazon2007
xo Orpheus
Buy on Amazon2013
The Best American Short Stories 2015
Buy on Amazon2015
Eat Joy
Buy on Amazon2019
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Children's series is publication order: 1. The Octopus Escapes (2021), 2. Selected Shorts: Wartime Lives (2007), 3. xo Orpheus (2013), 4. The Best American Short Stories 2015 (2015), 5. Eat Joy (2019). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Children's series by Maile Meloy contains 5 books. The series began in 2021 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Children's series is written by Maile Meloy. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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