Ludwig Bemelmans Children's Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Ludwig Bemelmans Children's books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Hansi (By: Ludwig Bemelmans)
Buy on Amazon1931
The Golden Basket (By: Ludwig Bemelmans)
Buy on Amazon1936
Noodle (With: Ludwig Bemelmans)
Buy on Amazon1937
The Castle Number Nine (By: Ludwig Bemelmans)
Buy on Amazon1937
Fifi (By: Ludwig Bemelmans)
Buy on Amazon1940
Rosebud (By: Ludwig Bemelmans)
Buy on Amazon1942
A Tale of Two Glimps (By: Ludwig Bemelmans)
Buy on Amazon1947
Sunshine (By: Ludwig Bemelmans,Barbara Bemelmans)
Buy on Amazon1950
The Happy Place (By: Ludwig Bemelmans)
Buy on Amazon1952
Parsley (By: Ludwig Bemelmans)
Buy on Amazon1953
Marina (By: Ludwig Bemelmans)
Buy on Amazon1962
Quito Express (By: Ludwig Bemelmans)
Buy on Amazon1965
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Ludwig Bemelmans Children's series is publication order: 1. Hansi (By: Ludwig Bemelmans) (1931), 2. The Golden Basket (By: Ludwig Bemelmans) (1936), 3. Noodle (With: Ludwig Bemelmans) (1937), 4. The Castle Number Nine (By: Ludwig Bemelmans) (1937), 5. Fifi (By: Ludwig Bemelmans) (1940), and 7 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Ludwig Bemelmans Children's series by Munro Leaf contains 12 books. The series began in 1931 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Ludwig Bemelmans Children's series is written by Munro Leaf. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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