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
Rich Cat, Poor Cat
Buy on Amazon1963
Just Like Abraham Lincoln
Buy on Amazon1964
You Look Ridiculous, Said the Rhinoceros to the Hippopotamus
Buy on Amazon1966
An Anteater Named Arthur
Buy on Amazon1967
A Rose For Mr. Bloom
Buy on Amazon1968
A Firefly Named Torchy
Buy on Amazon1970
Nobody Is Perfick
Buy on Amazon1971
I Was All Thumbs
Buy on Amazon1975
But Names Will Never Hurt Me
Buy on Amazon1976
Mice on My Mind
Buy on Amazon1977
Goodbye, Funny Dumpy-Lumpy
Buy on Amazon1977
The Snake: A Very Long Story
Buy on Amazon1978
You're a Little Kid with a Big Heart
Buy on Amazon1980
Dear Hildegarde
Buy on Amazon1980
Do You See a Mouse?
Buy on Amazon1995
Gina
Buy on Amazon1995
A Lion Named Shirley Williamson
Buy on Amazon1996
Bearsie Bear and the Surprise Sleepover Party
Buy on Amazon1997
The Mouse That Snored
Buy on Amazon2000
Fast Food! Gulp! Gulp!
Buy on Amazon2001
Courage
Buy on Amazon2002
Evie and Margie
Buy on Amazon2003
Ask Me
Buy on Amazon2015
Family Storybook Treasury
Buy on Amazon2011
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Children's series is publication order: 1. Rich Cat, Poor Cat (1963), 2. Just Like Abraham Lincoln (1964), 3. You Look Ridiculous, Said the Rhinoceros to the Hippopotamus (1966), 4. An Anteater Named Arthur (1967), 5. A Rose For Mr. Bloom (1968), and 19 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Children's series by Bernard Waber contains 24 books. The series began in 1963 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Children's series is written by Bernard Waber. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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