Marley Picture Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Marley Picture books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Bad Dog, Marley!
Buy on Amazon2007
A Very Marley Christmas
Buy on Amazon2008
Marley Goes to School
Buy on Amazon2009
Marley Steals the Show
Buy on Amazon2010
Marley and the Kittens
Buy on Amazon2010
Christmas Is Coming, Marley
Buy on Amazon2010
Marley Looks for Love
Buy on Amazon2010
Marley Springs Ahead!
Buy on Amazon2011
Thanks, Mom and Dad!
Buy on Amazon2011
Messy Dog
Buy on Amazon2011
Trick or Treat, Marley!
Buy on Amazon2011
A Thanksgiving to Remember
Buy on Amazon2011
Firehouse Dog
Buy on Amazon2012
Marley and the Great Easter Egg Hunt
Buy on Amazon2013
Marley's Christmas Pageant
Buy on Amazon2013
Life Is Like a Sailboat
Buy on Amazon2009
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Marley Picture series is publication order: 1. Bad Dog, Marley! (2007), 2. A Very Marley Christmas (2008), 3. Marley Goes to School (2009), 4. Marley Steals the Show (2010), 5. Marley and the Kittens (2010), and 11 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Marley Picture series by John Grogan contains 16 books. The series began in 2007 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Marley Picture series is written by John Grogan. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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