Rookie Readers Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Rookie Readers books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Where is Max?
Buy on Amazon2000
Feet (By: Dana Meachen Rau)
Buy on Amazon2000
Cat in the Bag (By: Sara Swan Miller)
Buy on Amazon2000
William's Turn (By: Anna Grossnickle Hines)
Buy on Amazon2001
Cats! (By: Larry Dane Brimner)
Buy on Amazon2001
Rude Ralph (By: Justine Korman Fontes)
Buy on Amazon2001
I Can Do It All
Buy on Amazon2002
Silly Sally (By: Betsy Franco)
Buy on Amazon2002
Jordan's Silly Sick Day (By: Justine Korman Fontes)
Buy on Amazon2004
When I Grow Up (By: Jo S. Kittinger)
Buy on Amazon2004
Water Everywhere! (By: Christine Taylor-Butler)
Buy on Amazon2004
Next to an Ant (By: Mara Rockliff)
Buy on Amazon2004
A Tooth Is Loose (By: Lisa Trumbauer)
Buy on Amazon2004
Who Needs Friends? (By: Christine Taylor-Butler)
Buy on Amazon2006
The Pledge of Allegiance (By: Justine Korman Fontes)
Buy on Amazon2014
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Rookie Readers series is publication order: 1. Where is Max? (2000), 2. Feet (By: Dana Meachen Rau) (2000), 3. Cat in the Bag (By: Sara Swan Miller) (2000), 4. William's Turn (By: Anna Grossnickle Hines) (2001), 5. Cats! (By: Larry Dane Brimner) (2001), and 10 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Rookie Readers series by Mary E. Pearson contains 15 books. The series began in 2000 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Rookie Readers series is written by Mary E. Pearson. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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