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
Motel of the Mysteries
Buy on Amazon1979
Baaa
Buy on Amazon1985
Why the Chicken Crossed the Road
Buy on Amazon1987
Black and White
Buy on Amazon1990
Ship
Buy on Amazon1993
Shortcut
Buy on Amazon1995
Angelo
Buy on Amazon2002
Built to Last
Buy on Amazon2010
How Machines Work: Zoo Break!
Buy on Amazon2015
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Children's series is publication order: 1. Motel of the Mysteries (1979), 2. Baaa (1985), 3. Why the Chicken Crossed the Road (1987), 4. Black and White (1990), 5. Ship (1993), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Children's series by David Macaulay contains 9 books. The series began in 1979 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Children's series is written by David Macaulay. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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