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
Is This a House for Hermit Crab?
Buy on Amazon1990
The Potato Man
Buy on Amazon1991
Whoo-Oo Is It?
Buy on Amazon1992
The Great Pumpkin Switch
Buy on Amazon1992
Insects are My Life
Buy on Amazon1995
My House Has Stars
Buy on Amazon1996
Tundra Mouse
Buy on Amazon1997
The Bone Keeper
Buy on Amazon1999
Bedbugs
Buy on Amazon1999
The Night Iguana Left Home
Buy on Amazon1999
Reptiles are My Life
Buy on Amazon2001
Baya, Baya, Lulla-by-a
Buy on Amazon2003
Penguin and Little Blue
Buy on Amazon2003
Beetle McGrady Eats Bugs!
Buy on Amazon2005
Saving the Liberty Bell
Buy on Amazon2005
Hen Hears Gossip
Buy on Amazon2008
The Hinky-Pink
Buy on Amazon2008
It's Picture Day Today!
Buy on Amazon2009
Shoe Dog
Buy on Amazon2014
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Picture series is publication order: 1. Is This a House for Hermit Crab? (1990), 2. The Potato Man (1991), 3. Whoo-Oo Is It? (1992), 4. The Great Pumpkin Switch (1992), 5. Insects are My Life (1995), and 14 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Picture series by Megan McDonald contains 19 books. The series began in 1990 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Picture series is written by Megan McDonald. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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