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
Toni and the Tomato Soup
Buy on Amazon1988
Gilbert's Gobstopper
Buy on Amazon1988
A Narrow Escape for Princess Sharon
Buy on Amazon1989
Baby Dinosaurs at Home
Buy on Amazon1994
Baby Dinosaurs in the Garden
Buy on Amazon1994
Baby Dinosaurs on Holiday
Buy on Amazon1994
Baby Dinosaurs at Playgroup
Buy on Amazon1994
Footprints on the Moon
Buy on Amazon1996
The Sea of Tranquility
Buy on Amazon1996
Ocean Star Express
Buy on Amazon2001
The Ice Bear’s Cave
Buy on Amazon2002
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time: The Play (With: Simon Stephens)
Buy on Amazon2003
Polar Bears
Buy on Amazon2010
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Picture series is publication order: 1. Toni and the Tomato Soup (1988), 2. Gilbert's Gobstopper (1988), 3. A Narrow Escape for Princess Sharon (1989), 4. Baby Dinosaurs at Home (1994), 5. Baby Dinosaurs in the Garden (1994), and 8 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Picture series by Mark Haddon contains 13 books. The series began in 1988 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Picture series is written by Mark Haddon. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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