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
The Dinosaur's Diary
Buy on Amazon2001
The Giants and the Joneses
Buy on Amazon2004
The Jungle House
Buy on Amazon2005
Running on the Cracks
Buy on Amazon2009
Mr Birdsnest and the House Next Door
Buy on Amazon2012
The Snake Who Came to Stay
Buy on Amazon2012
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. The Dinosaur's Diary (2001), 2. The Giants and the Joneses (2004), 3. The Jungle House (2005), 4. Running on the Cracks (2009), 5. Mr Birdsnest and the House Next Door (2012), and 1 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Julia Donaldson contains 6 books. The series began in 2001 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Julia Donaldson. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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