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
Take Ten
Buy on Amazon1955
Uncle Shelby's ABZ Book
Buy on Amazon1961
The Giving Tree
Buy on Amazon1964
Who Wants a Cheap Rhinoceros?
Buy on Amazon1964
Different Dances
Buy on Amazon1979
Don't Bump the Glump! and Other Fantasies
Buy on Amazon1964
Where the Sidewalk Ends
Buy on Amazon1974
A Light in the Attic
Buy on Amazon1981
Falling Up
Buy on Amazon1996
Poems and Drawings
Buy on Amazon2002
Every Thing on It
Buy on Amazon2011
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Picture series is publication order: 1. Take Ten (1955), 2. Uncle Shelby's ABZ Book (1961), 3. The Giving Tree (1964), 4. Who Wants a Cheap Rhinoceros? (1964), 5. Different Dances (1979), and 6 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Picture series by Shel Silverstein contains 11 books. The series began in 1955 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Picture series is written by Shel Silverstein. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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