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
Charlie Wonder--Chef-Detective
Buy on Amazon2005
Brad Sureshot--Coach-Detective
Buy on Amazon2007
Zoey and the Purple Elephant
Buy on Amazon2015
Where is Emmy?
Buy on Amazon2021
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Picture series is publication order: 1. Charlie Wonder--Chef-Detective (2005), 2. Brad Sureshot--Coach-Detective (2007), 3. Zoey and the Purple Elephant (2015), 4. Where is Emmy? (2021). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Picture series by Shirley Russak Wachtel contains 4 books. The series began in 2005 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Picture series is written by Shirley Russak Wachtel. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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