Picture Books in Order
2
Books
1964
First Book
1994
Latest Book
31
Years
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
1
Magic Flute
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2
The Twelve Terrors of Christmas (With: Edward Gorey)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Picture series is publication order: 1. Magic Flute (1964), 2. The Twelve Terrors of Christmas (With: Edward Gorey) (1994). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Picture series by John Updike contains 2 books. The series began in 1964 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Picture series is written by John Updike. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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