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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: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Dora the Explorer series? Start with "Dora's Halloween Adventure (By: Sarah Willson)" (2000) and follow publication order through all 16 books.
The complete Dora the Explorer reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Dora's Halloween Adventure (By: Sarah Willson)
2000
Dora's Backpack (By: Sarah Willson)
2002
Dora's Search for the Seasons (By: Samantha Berger)
2002
Doctor Dora (By: Samantha Berger)
2003
Dora's Thanksgiving (By: Sarah Willson)
2003
Dora's Easter Basket (By: Sarah Willson)
2003
A Birthday for Boots (By: Susan Hood)
2003
Dora's Shape Adventure (By: Susan Hood)
2003
Dora's Picnic (By: Christine Ricci)
2003
Dora Loves Boots (By: Alison Inches)
2003
Dora's Chilly Day
2004
Choo Choo: Little Sound Book (By: Samantha Berger)
2006
Where Is Boots?
2006
Dora and the Baby Crab (By: Kirsten Larsen)
2008
Dora the Doctor (By: Samantha Berger)
2010
Dora's Perfect Pumpkin (By: Kirsten Larsen)
2013
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