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
When Grandma Came
Buy on Amazon1992
Pepi and the Secret Names
Buy on Amazon1995
Connie Came to Play
Buy on Amazon1996
When I Was Little Like You
Buy on Amazon1997
The Dawnstone
Buy on Amazon1973
Toolmaker
Buy on Amazon1974
Crossing to Salamis
Buy on Amazon1977
Persian Gold
Buy on Amazon1978
The Green Book / Shine
Buy on Amazon1982
Babylon
Buy on Amazon1982
Gaffer Samson's Luck
Buy on Amazon1985
Five Tides
Buy on Amazon1986
Can I Play Jenny Jones?
Buy on Amazon1992
Can I Play Wolf?
Buy on Amazon1992
Can I Play Queenie?
Buy on Amazon1992
Matthew and the Sea Singer
Buy on Amazon1993
Travellers in Time: Past, Present, and to Come
Buy on Amazon1980
Out of Time
Buy on Amazon1989
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Picture series is publication order: 1. When Grandma Came (1992), 2. Pepi and the Secret Names (1995), 3. Connie Came to Play (1996), 4. When I Was Little Like You (1997), 5. The Dawnstone (1973), and 13 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Picture series by Jill Paton Walsh contains 18 books. The series began in 1992 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Picture series is written by Jill Paton Walsh. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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