Dora the Explorer Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Dora the Explorer books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Dora's Halloween Adventure (By: Sarah Willson)
Buy on Amazon2000
Dora's Backpack (By: Sarah Willson)
Buy on Amazon2002
Dora's Search for the Seasons (By: Samantha Berger)
Buy on Amazon2002
Doctor Dora (By: Samantha Berger)
Buy on Amazon2003
Dora's Thanksgiving (By: Sarah Willson)
Buy on Amazon2003
Dora's Easter Basket (By: Sarah Willson)
Buy on Amazon2003
A Birthday for Boots (By: Susan Hood)
Buy on Amazon2003
Dora's Shape Adventure (By: Susan Hood)
Buy on Amazon2003
Dora's Picnic (By: Christine Ricci)
Buy on Amazon2003
Dora Loves Boots (By: Alison Inches)
Buy on Amazon2003
Dora's Chilly Day
Buy on Amazon2004
Choo Choo: Little Sound Book (By: Samantha Berger)
Buy on Amazon2006
Where Is Boots?
Buy on Amazon2006
Dora and the Baby Crab (By: Kirsten Larsen)
Buy on Amazon2008
Dora the Doctor (By: Samantha Berger)
Buy on Amazon2010
Dora's Perfect Pumpkin (By: Kirsten Larsen)
Buy on Amazon2013
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Dora the Explorer series is publication order: 1. Dora's Halloween Adventure (By: Sarah Willson) (2000), 2. Dora's Backpack (By: Sarah Willson) (2002), 3. Dora's Search for the Seasons (By: Samantha Berger) (2002), 4. Doctor Dora (By: Samantha Berger) (2003), 5. Dora's Thanksgiving (By: Sarah Willson) (2003), and 11 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Dora the Explorer series by Kiki Thorpe contains 16 books. The series began in 2000 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Dora the Explorer series is written by Kiki Thorpe. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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