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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: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Standalone series? Start with "You Can Never Find a Rickshaw When It Monsoons" (2006) and follow publication order through all 13 books.
The complete Standalone reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
You Can Never Find a Rickshaw When It Monsoons
2006
Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed
2009
Big Frog Can't Fit In
2009
City Dog, Country Frog
2010
Hooray for Amanda & Her Alligator!
2011
Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs
2012
That Is Not a Good Idea!
2013
Diva and Flea
2015
Nanette's Baguette
2016
Welcome
2017
A Busy Creature's Day Eating!
2018
Because
2019
Be the Bus
2023
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