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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: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Children's series? Start with "The Octopus Escapes" (2021) and follow publication order through all 5 books.
The complete Children's reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Octopus Escapes
2021
Selected Shorts: Wartime Lives
2007
xo Orpheus
2013
The Best American Short Stories 2015
2015
Eat Joy
2019
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