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
The Great Stone Face
Buy on Amazon1850
Pilgrim's Progress
Buy on Amazon1994
In God's Hands (With: Lawrence Kushner)
Buy on Amazon2005
Martin de Porres
Buy on Amazon2012
So Tall Within
Buy on Amazon2018
A Long Road on a Short Day (With: Elizabeth Stickney)
Buy on Amazon2020
One Smart Sheep (With: Elizabeth Stickney)
Buy on Amazon2021
Celia Planted a Garden (With: Phyllis Root)
Buy on Amazon2022
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Picture series is publication order: 1. The Great Stone Face (1850), 2. Pilgrim's Progress (1994), 3. In God's Hands (With: Lawrence Kushner) (2005), 4. Martin de Porres (2012), 5. So Tall Within (2018), and 3 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Picture series by Gary D. Schmidt contains 8 books. The series began in 1850 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Picture series is written by Gary D. Schmidt. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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