Standalone Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Standalone books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Fresh from the Country
Buy on Amazon1955
Hobby Horse Cottage
Buy on Amazon1958
The New Bed
Buy on Amazon1964
Plum Pie
Buy on Amazon1964
The Little Peg Doll
Buy on Amazon1965
Tiggy
Buy on Amazon1973
Hob and the Horse Bat
Buy on Amazon1974
Animal Boy
Buy on Amazon1975
Little Red Bus & Other Rhyming
Buy on Amazon1991
Miss Read's Christmas Book
Buy on Amazon1992
A Country Christmas
Buy on Amazon2006
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Fresh from the Country (1955), 2. Hobby Horse Cottage (1958), 3. The New Bed (1964), 4. Plum Pie (1964), 5. The Little Peg Doll (1965), and 6 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Miss Read contains 11 books. The series began in 1955 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Miss Read. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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