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
That New Dress
Buy on Amazon1991
A New Dress For Maya
Buy on Amazon1991
Mrs. Spoon's Family
Buy on Amazon1995
Grandma Gertie's Haunted Handbag
Buy on Amazon1996
The Mellion Moon Mystery
Buy on Amazon1997
Marty Monster
Buy on Amazon1999
Jessica Strange
Buy on Amazon2002
I Want a Cuddle!
Buy on Amazon2002
Dizzy's Walk
Buy on Amazon2002
The Monster Crisp-Guzzler
Buy on Amazon2002
Sinclair, Wonder Bear
Buy on Amazon2003
Elaine, You're A Brat
Buy on Amazon1991
Operation Gadgetman!
Buy on Amazon1993
Peril on Planet Pellia
Buy on Amazon1996
Quasar Quartz Quest
Buy on Amazon1996
Pig-heart Boy
Buy on Amazon1997
Space Race
Buy on Amazon1997
Words Last Forever
Buy on Amazon1998
The Space Stowaway
Buy on Amazon1998
Animal Avengers
Buy on Amazon1999
Forbidden Game
Buy on Amazon1999
Cloud Busting
Buy on Amazon2004
Ellie and the Cat
Buy on Amazon2005
Jack Sweettooth
Buy on Amazon2008
Jon for Short
Buy on Amazon2013
Peace Maker
Buy on Amazon2016
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Picture series is publication order: 1. That New Dress (1991), 2. A New Dress For Maya (1991), 3. Mrs. Spoon's Family (1995), 4. Grandma Gertie's Haunted Handbag (1996), 5. The Mellion Moon Mystery (1997), and 21 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Picture series by Malorie Blackman contains 26 books. The series began in 1991 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Picture series is written by Malorie Blackman. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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