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
All Upon a Stone
Buy on Amazon1971
All Upon a Sidewalk
Buy on Amazon1974
The Wentletrap Trap
Buy on Amazon1978
The Grizzly Bear with the Golden Ears
Buy on Amazon1982
The First Thanksgiving
Buy on Amazon1993
Dear Rebecca, Winter Is Here
Buy on Amazon1993
Animals Who Have Won Our Hearts
Buy on Amazon1994
To Climb a Waterfall
Buy on Amazon1995
Look to the North: A Wolf Pup Diary
Buy on Amazon1997
Giraffe Trouble
Buy on Amazon1998
Elephant Walk
Buy on Amazon1998
Rhino Romp
Buy on Amazon1998
Dear Katie, the Volcano Is a Girl
Buy on Amazon1998
Snow Bear
Buy on Amazon1999
Gorilla Gang
Buy on Amazon1999
Morning, Noon, and Night
Buy on Amazon1999
Cliff Hanger
Buy on Amazon2002
Fire Storm
Buy on Amazon2003
Snowboard Twist
Buy on Amazon2004
Mountain Climbing Picture Book
Buy on Amazon2005
Luck
Buy on Amazon2006
Goose and Duck
Buy on Amazon2008
The Wolves Are Back
Buy on Amazon2008
The Buffalo Are Back
Buy on Amazon2010
Galapagos Picture Book
Buy on Amazon2011
A Special Gift for Grammy
Buy on Amazon2013
The Eagles are Back
Buy on Amazon2013
Crowbar: The Smartest Bird in the World
Buy on Amazon2015
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Picture series is publication order: 1. All Upon a Stone (1971), 2. All Upon a Sidewalk (1974), 3. The Wentletrap Trap (1978), 4. The Grizzly Bear with the Golden Ears (1982), 5. The First Thanksgiving (1993), and 23 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Picture series by Jean Craighead George contains 28 books. The series began in 1971 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Picture series is written by Jean Craighead George. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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