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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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