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
Day the Animals Went on Strike
Buy on Amazon1972
Windmill
Buy on Amazon1975
Mr. Cram's Magic Bubbles
Buy on Amazon1975
Oliver the Greedy Elephant
Buy on Amazon1985
The Adventures of Parsley the Lion (With: Rob Biddulph)
Buy on Amazon1987
The Tale of the Castle Mice
Buy on Amazon2016
The Ups and Downs of the Castle Mice
Buy on Amazon2019
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Picture series is publication order: 1. Day the Animals Went on Strike (1972), 2. Windmill (1975), 3. Mr. Cram's Magic Bubbles (1975), 4. Oliver the Greedy Elephant (1985), 5. The Adventures of Parsley the Lion (With: Rob Biddulph) (1987), and 2 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Picture series by Michael Bond contains 7 books. The series began in 1972 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Picture series is written by Michael Bond. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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