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 Tongue-Cut Sparrow
Buy on Amazon1987
The Tale of the Mandarin Ducks
Buy on Amazon1990
The Angel and the Donkey
Buy on Amazon1996
Celia and the Sweet, Sweet Water
Buy on Amazon1998
The Wide-Awake Princess
Buy on Amazon2000
Blueberries for the Queen
Buy on Amazon2004
The Light of the World: The Life of Jesus for Children
Buy on Amazon2008
Brother Sun, Sister Moon
Buy on Amazon2011
Under The Spell Of The Moon
Buy on Amazon2012
The Night of His Birth
Buy on Amazon2019
Angels and Other Strangers: Family Christmas Stories
Buy on Amazon1979
Star of Night
Buy on Amazon1979
Four Favorites from Katherine Paterson
Buy on Amazon1986
Katherine Paterson Treasury
Buy on Amazon1987
A Midnight Clear: Family Christmas Stories
Buy on Amazon1995
A Stubborn Sweetness and Other Stories for the Christmas Season
Buy on Amazon2013
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Picture series is publication order: 1. The Tongue-Cut Sparrow (1987), 2. The Tale of the Mandarin Ducks (1990), 3. The Angel and the Donkey (1996), 4. Celia and the Sweet, Sweet Water (1998), 5. The Wide-Awake Princess (2000), and 11 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Picture series by Katherine Paterson contains 16 books. The series began in 1987 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Picture series is written by Katherine Paterson. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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