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
Jethro and the Jumbie
Buy on Amazon1979
The Silver Cow
Buy on Amazon1983
The Selkie Girl
Buy on Amazon1986
Matthew's Dragon
Buy on Amazon1991
Tam Lin
Buy on Amazon1991
Danny and the Kings
Buy on Amazon1993
Frog
Buy on Amazon2002
The Word Pirates
Buy on Amazon2019
The Shortest Day
Buy on Amazon2019
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Picture series is publication order: 1. Jethro and the Jumbie (1979), 2. The Silver Cow (1983), 3. The Selkie Girl (1986), 4. Matthew's Dragon (1991), 5. Tam Lin (1991), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Picture series by Susan Cooper contains 9 books. The series began in 1979 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Picture series is written by Susan Cooper. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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