Children's Books in Order

28
Books
1903
First Book
2011
Latest Book
109
Years

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

1

The Parable of Two Builders

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1903

2

Sea Hag's Treasure

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1997

3

Benjamin's Box

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1997

4

Tupsu: The Squirrel Who Was Afraid

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1997

5

The Ark That Noah Built

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1997

6

The Greatest Gift

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1997

7

King of the Stable

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1998

8

A Tale of Two Houses

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1998

9

What Nick and Holly Found in Grandpa's Attic

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1998

10

The Lost Lamb

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1999

11

The Other Brother

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1999

12

The Wonder of Christmas

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1999

13

Sisters at Heart

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2000

14

Farmer Brown's Field Trip

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2000

15

The Day the Circus Came to Town

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2000

16

It's Not Funny, I've Lost My Money!

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2000

17

Forever Friends (With: Joni Eareckson Tada)

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2000

18

My Happy Heart

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2001

19

A Treasure Beyond Measure

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2001

20

The Most Beautiful Tree

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2001

21

Yes or No, Who Will Go?

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2002

22

2003

23

I'm Parker!

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2003

24

When the Creepy Things Come Out

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2003

25

The Easterville Miracle

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2004

26

Bitsy's Harvest Party

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2004

27

'Twas The Night

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2004

28

Goodnight, Angels

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2011

Frequently Asked Questions

The recommended reading order for the Children's series is publication order: 1. The Parable of Two Builders (1903), 2. Sea Hag's Treasure (1997), 3. Benjamin's Box (1997), 4. Tupsu: The Squirrel Who Was Afraid (1997), 5. The Ark That Noah Built (1997), and 23 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.

The Children's series by Melody Carlson contains 28 books. The series began in 1903 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.

The Children's series is written by Melody Carlson. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.

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