Picture Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Picture books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Nothing Ever Happens On My Block
Buy on Amazon1966
Spectacles
Buy on Amazon1968
Ghost in a Four-Room Apartment
Buy on Amazon1969
And It Rained
Buy on Amazon1969
The world's Greatest Freak Show
Buy on Amazon1971
Franklin Stein
Buy on Amazon1972
Who, Said Sue, Said Whoo?
Buy on Amazon1973
Moe Q. McGlutch, He Smoked Too Much.
Buy on Amazon1973
Moose, Goose and Little Nobody
Buy on Amazon1974
Twenty-two Twenty-three
Buy on Amazon1976
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Picture series is publication order: 1. Nothing Ever Happens On My Block (1966), 2. Spectacles (1968), 3. Ghost in a Four-Room Apartment (1969), 4. And It Rained (1969), 5. The world's Greatest Freak Show (1971), and 5 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Picture series by Ellen Raskin contains 10 books. The series began in 1966 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Picture series is written by Ellen Raskin. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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