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
My Nephew Hamlet
Buy on Amazon1967
Maggie Scraggle
Buy on Amazon1977
Happyhelper Engine
Buy on Amazon1980
Duck Book And Purse
Buy on Amazon2006
Pat-a-cake
Buy on Amazon2006
Angel Book And Purse
Buy on Amazon2006
Colors
Buy on Amazon2007
Mother Goose Rhymes
Buy on Amazon2007
Opposites
Buy on Amazon2007
Shapes
Buy on Amazon2007
Ghoulish Gang
Buy on Amazon2008
A Christmas Present for: Me!
Buy on Amazon2009
Over in the Meadow
Buy on Amazon2011
Over in the Meadow Puzzle
Buy on Amazon2012
Dinosaurs
Buy on Amazon2013
The Gypsy’s Kiss
Buy on Amazon2018
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Picture series is publication order: 1. My Nephew Hamlet (1967), 2. Maggie Scraggle (1977), 3. Happyhelper Engine (1980), 4. Duck Book And Purse (2006), 5. Pat-a-cake (2006), and 11 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Picture series by Jill McDonald contains 16 books. The series began in 1967 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Picture series is written by Jill McDonald. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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