Chris Van Allsburg Picture Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Chris Van Allsburg Picture books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Garden of Abdul Gasazi
Buy on Amazon1979
Ben's Dream
Buy on Amazon1982
The Wreck of the Zephyr
Buy on Amazon1983
The Mysteries of Harris Burdick
Buy on Amazon1984
The Polar Express
Buy on Amazon1985
The Stranger
Buy on Amazon1986
Two Bad Ants
Buy on Amazon1988
Just a Dream
Buy on Amazon1990
The Wretched Stone
Buy on Amazon1991
The Widow's Broom
Buy on Amazon1992
The Sweetest Fig
Buy on Amazon1993
Bad Day at Riverbend
Buy on Amazon1995
Probuditi!
Buy on Amazon2006
Queen of the Falls
Buy on Amazon2011
The Misadventures of Sweetie Pie
Buy on Amazon2014
The Z Was Zapped
Buy on Amazon1987
The Mysteries of Chris Van Allsburg (With: Jane Curley)
Buy on Amazon1984
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Chris Van Allsburg Picture series is publication order: 1. The Garden of Abdul Gasazi (1979), 2. Ben's Dream (1982), 3. The Wreck of the Zephyr (1983), 4. The Mysteries of Harris Burdick (1984), 5. The Polar Express (1985), and 12 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Chris Van Allsburg Picture series by Chris Van Allsburg contains 17 books. The series began in 1979 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Chris Van Allsburg Picture series is written by Chris Van Allsburg. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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