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
A Christmas Carol Christmas Book
Buy on Amazon1985
Shaken: Stories for Japan
Buy on Amazon2011
Making Story: Twenty-One Writers on How They Plot
Buy on Amazon2012
Crimespree Magazine #52
Buy on Amazon2013
Childhood Regained
Buy on Amazon2016
Crimespree Magazine #63
Buy on Amazon2016
The Usual Santas
Buy on Amazon2016
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Picture series is publication order: 1. A Christmas Carol Christmas Book (1985), 2. Shaken: Stories for Japan (2011), 3. Making Story: Twenty-One Writers on How They Plot (2012), 4. Crimespree Magazine #52 (2013), 5. Childhood Regained (2016), and 2 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Picture series by Timothy Hallinan contains 7 books. The series began in 1985 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Picture series is written by Timothy Hallinan. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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