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Marilyn Sadler Books in Order
Marilyn Sadler is a celebrated children's author known for her humorous and engaging storytelling style. With a degree in fine arts, she initially aspired to be an illustrator, but her passion for writing soon took center stage. She delights in crafting characters that often end up in comical situations, ensuring her stories are both entertaining and laugh-out-loud funny. Her notable works include the popular Alistair Grittle series, which was initially created for Hamish Hamilton in the UK and Simon & Schuster in the US. The success of this series led to the development of P.J. Funnybunny, a lovable character that has appeared in multiple books, including collaborations with the esteemed Dr. Seuss Cat In the Hat series for Random House. Marilyn's television credits include notable PBS Reading Rainbow programs, ABC Weekend Specials, and a Showtime special featuring her children's book, "Elizabeth and Larry". Her Disney Channel Original Movies, such as "Zenon, Girl of the 21st Century", received high ratings and critical acclaim, cementing her position as a talented and versatile author.
Bibliography verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What are all of Marilyn Sadler's book series? Marilyn Sadler has written 8 book series. The most notable is the Alistair Grittle series.
Complete series list with all books in reading order below.
Book Series by Marilyn Sadler
- #1
Alistair's Elephant(1983) - #2
Alistair in Outer Space(1984) - #3
Alistair's Time Machine(1986) - #4Alistair Underwater(1990)
- #5
Alistair and the Alien Invasion(1994)
- #1
Bob 'n John's Cat and Mouse Joke Book(1993) - #2
Bob 'n' John at Lake Kitty Paw-Paw(1995) - #3
Bob 'n John, Bad to the Bone(1996)
- #1
Charlie Piechart and the Case of the Missing Pizza Slice(2015) - #2
Charlie Piechart and the Case of the Missing Hat(2016) - #3
Charlie Piechart and the Case of the Missing Dog(2018)
- #1
Elizabeth and Larry(1990) - #2
Elizabeth, Larry, and Ed(1992)
- #1It's Not Easy Being a Bunny(1983)
- #2The Very Bad Bunny(1984)
- #3
P.J. The Spoiled Bunny(1986) - #4
P.J. Funnybunny in the Perfect Hiding Place(1988) - #5
P. J. Funnybunny In The Great Tricycle Race(1988) - #6
Knock, Kock, It's P. J. Funnybunny!(1992) - #7P. J. Funnybunny Camps Out(1994)
- #8
Bedtime for Bunnies(1994) - #9
P.J. Funnybunny and His Very Cool Birthday Party(1996) - #10
Honey Bunny Funnybunny(1997) - #11
P.J. Funnybunny's Bag of Tricks(2004) - #12
Money, Money, Honey Bunny!(2006) - #13
Honey Bunny's Honey Bear(2007) - #14
It's Better Being a Bunny(2022) - #15
Bunny with a Big Heart(2023)
- #1
Chuck Wood And The Woodchucks In The Big Game(1990) - #2
The Copykitty(1990) - #3
Blue Barry Bear Counts From 1 To 20(1991) - #4
The Parakeet Girl(1997) - #5
Pass It On!(2012) - #6
Alice from Dallas(2013) - #7
Ten Eggs in a Nest(2014) - #8
Tony Baroni Loves Macaroni(2014)
- #1
Beef Stew (By: Barbara Brenner)(1965) - #2
Lowly Worm Meets the Early Bird (By: Richard Scarry)(1968) - #3
Big Bird's Copycat Day (By: Sharon Lerner)(1984) - #4
Big Bird Says... (By: Sharon Lerner)(1985) - #5
Tiger Is a Scaredy Cat (By: Joan Phillips)(1986) - #6
My New Boy (By: Joan Phillips)(1986) - #7
Wake Up, Sun! (By: David L. Harrison)(1986) - #8
The Teeny Tiny Woman (By: Jane O'Connor)(1986) - #9
Lucky Bear (By: Joan Phillips)(1986) - #10
David and the Giant (By: Emily Little)(1987) - #11
Five Silly Fishermen (By: Roberta Edwards)(1989) - #12
Bully Trouble (By: Joanna Cole)(1989) - #13
All Stuck Up (By: Linda Hayward)(1990) - #14
Happy Birthday, Thomas! (By: Rev. W. Awdry)(1990) - #15
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Bug (By: Katharine Ross)(1991) - #16P. J. Funnybunny Camps Out(1994)
- #17
The Statue of Liberty (By: Lucille Recht Penner)(1995) - #18
The Berenstain Bears by the Sea (By: Stan and Jan Berenstain)(1998) - #19
The Worst Helper Ever (By: Richard Scarry)(1998) - #20
My Best Friend Is Out of This World (By: Sarah Albee)(1998) - #21
Baker, Baker Cookie Maker (By: Linda Hayward)(1998) - #22
Two Princesses (By: Bill Gordh)(1998) - #23
My New Pet is the Greatest (By: Sarah Albee)(1998) - #24
Cat on the Mat (By: Susan Schade)(1998) - #25
Little Critter Sleeps Over (By: Mercer Mayer)(1999) - #26
Bones: A Science Book for Kids (By: Stephen Krensky)(1999) - #27
My Loose Tooth (By: Stephen Krensky)(1999) - #28
Pizza Pat (By: Rita Golden Gelman)(1999) - #29
Mice Are Nice (By: Charles Ghigna)(1999) - #30
Cat at Bat (By: Jon Buller,Susan Schade)(2000) - #31
Star Wars: Episode I - Queen in Disguise (By: Monica Kulling)(2000) - #32
A Dollar For Penny (By: Julie Glass)(2000) - #33
Friends Forever (By: Robbin Cuddy)(2001) - #34
What a Mess! (By: Stephen Krensky)(2001) - #35
Mouse Makes Magic (By: Kathryn Heling,Deborah Hembrook)(2002) - #36
Silly Sara (By: Anna Jane Hays)(2002) - #37
Boo on the Loose (By: Gail Herman)(2002) - #38
Pinocchio's Nose Grows (By: Barbara Gaines Winkelman)(2002) - #39
Ready? Set. Raymond! (By: Vaunda Micheaux Nelson)(2002) - #40
The Tail of Little Skunk (By: Marsha Diane Arnold)(2002) - #41
Barbie: Lost and Found (By: Carol Pugliano-Martin)(2002) - #42
One Hundred Shoes (By: Charles Ghigna)(2002) - #43
A Pony for a Princess (By: Andrea Posner-Sanchez)(2003) - #44
Peanut (By: Heidi Kilgras)(2003) - #45P.J. Funnybunny's Bag of Tricks(2004)
- #46
Buzz's Backpack Adventure (By: Apple Jordan)(2004) - #47
Home, Stinky Home (By: Melissa Lagonegro)(2004) - #48
Here Comes Silent E! (By: Anna Jane Hays)(2004) - #49
Oh My, Pumpkin Pie! (By: Charles Ghigna)(2005) - #50
Barbie and the Magic of Pegasus (By: Tennant Redbank)(2005) - #51
Mary Clare Likes to Share (By: Joy N. Hulme)(2006) - #52
Driving Buddies (By: Apple Jordan)(2006) - #53
Unicorn Wings (By: Mallory Loehr)(2006) - #54
Ballerina Princess (By: Melissa Lagonegro,Niall Harding)(2007) - #55Honey Bunny's Honey Bear(2007)
- #56
Roadwork! (By: Walt Disney,Melissa Lagonegro)(2008) - #57
Barbie Mariposa (By: Elise Allen)(2008) - #58
The Sweetest Spring (By: Apple Jordan)(2008) - #59
Smarty Sara (By: Anna Jane Hays)(2008) - #60
Barbie and the Diamond Castle (By: Kristen L. Depken)(2008) - #61
Snow Wonder (By: Charles Ghigna,Julia Woolf)(2008) - #62
Shampoodle (By: Joan Holub)(2009) - #63
Double Trouble (By: Nicholas Eliopulos)(2009) - #64
Barbie: Thumbelina (By: Diane Wright Landolf)(2009) - #65
The Perfect Dress (By: Walt Disney,Melissa Lagonegro,Elisa Marrucchi)(2009) - #66
Super Friends: Going Bananas (By: Ben Harper)(2009) - #67
Monster Parade (By: Shana Corey)(2009) - #68
Barbie and the Three Musketeers (By: Mary Man-Kong)(2009) - #69
Barbie in a Mermaid Tale (By: Christy Webster)(2010) - #70
Spring Surprises (By: Anna Jane Hays)(2010) - #71
Brain Freeze! (By: J.E. Bright)(2010) - #72
A Fairy-Tale Fall (By: Apple Jordan)(2010) - #73
The Spooky Sound (By: Melissa Lagonegro)(2010) - #74
Outside My Window (By: Melissa Lagonegro)(2010) - #75
Barn Storm (By: Charles Ghigna)(2010) - #76
T. Rex Trouble! (By: Dennis R. Shealy)(2011) - #77
Now You See Me... (By: Tish Rabe)(2011) - #78
A Horse and a Hero (By: Daisy Alberto)(2011) - #79
I Can Be a Ballerina (By: Christy Webster)(2011) - #80
Move Out! (By: Apple Jordan)(2011) - #81
Dora and the Unicorn King (By: Ellie Seiss,Rosemary Contreras)(2011) - #82
Animals Everywhere! (By: Rev. W. Awdry)(2011) - #83
Teachers' Pets (By: Mary Man-Kong)(2011) - #84
A Spooky Adventure (By: Apple Jordan)(2011) - #85
I Can Be a Teacher (By: Mary Man-Kong)(2011) - #86
Easter Engines (By: Rev. W. Awdry)(2012) - #87
Here Comes Peter Cottontail (By: Kristen L. Depken)(2012) - #88
Jewels for a Princess (By: Ruth Homberg)(2012) - #89
Crime Wave! (By: BillyWrecks)(2012) - #90
Star Power (By: Mary Man-Kong)(2012) - #91
Game On! (By: Susan Amerikaner)(2012) - #92
Dusty Flies High (By: Susan Amerikaner)(2013) - #93
Fairy Dreams (By: Mary Man-Kong)(2013) - #94
Thomas and the Shark (By: Rev. W. Awdry)(2013) - #95
Bizarro Day! (By: Billy Wrecks)(2013) - #96
The Spring Chicken! (By: Sue DiCicco,Nickelodeon Publishing,Mary Tillworth,Zachary Trover,Steve Talkowski,Rodney Stringfellow,Robert Scull,Jonny Belt)(2013) - #97
Super Soap (By: Nickelodeon Publishing,Clark Stubbs,Lorraine O'Connell)(2013) - #98
Barbie: I Can Be...A Baby Doctor (By: Kristen L. Depken)(2013) - #99
The Tree Doctor (By: Tish Rabe)(2013) - #100
Catch Catwoman! (By: Billy Wrecks)(2013) - #101
Party Time! (By: John Cabell)(2013) - #102
The Little Mermaid (By: Ruth Homberg)(2013) - #103
A Tale of Two Sisters (By: Melissa Lagonegro)(2013) - #104
Winter Wishes (By: Apple Jordan)(2013) - #105
Driving School (By: Kristen L. Depken)(2013) - #106
Little Lost Dolphin (By: Jiyoung An,Kristen L. Depken)(2014) - #107
Fairytale Magic (By: Kristen L. Depken)(2014) - #108
We Love to Dance! (By: Kristen L. Depken)(2015) - #109
Island of the Lost Horses (By: Kristen L. Depken)(2015) - #110
A Royal Spring (By: Kristen L. Depken)(2016) - #111
We Save the Music! (By: Kristen L. Depken)(2016) - #112
The Right Track (By: Apple Jordan)(2017) - #113
Sing Your Song! (By: Kristen L. Depken)(2017) - #114
Winter Wishes! (By: Kristen L. Depken)(2017) - #115
Pizza Pig (By: Diana Murray)(2018) - #116
Save the Rainbow! (By: Kristen L. Depken)(2018) - #117
A Puppy for Miguel (By: Melissa Lagonegro)(2019) - #118
A Toy for Trinket (By: Kristen L. Depken)(2019) - #119
Susan B. Anthony: Her Fight for Equal Rights (By: Monica Kulling)(2020) - #120
Ready? Set. Birthday! (By: Vaunda Micheaux Nelson)(2022) - #121
Ready? Set. Rides! (By: Vaunda Micheaux Nelson)(2023) - #122
Ready? Set. Puppies! (By: Vaunda Micheaux Nelson)(2024)
- #1Zenon: Girl of the Twenty-First Century(1996)
- #2
Bobo Crazy(2001) - #3
Zenon Kar, Spaceball Star(2001) - #4
The Trouble with Fun(2001) - #5
Stuck on Earth: Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century(2002)
About Marilyn Sadler
Marilyn Sadler is a celebrated children's author known for her humorous and engaging storytelling style. With a degree in fine arts, she initially aspired to be an illustrator, but her passion for writing soon took center stage. She delights in crafting characters that often end up in comical situations, ensuring her stories are both entertaining and laugh-out-loud funny. Her notable works include the popular Alistair Grittle series, which was initially created for Hamish Hamilton in the UK and Simon & Schuster in the US. The success of this series led to the development of P.J. Funnybunny, a lovable character that has appeared in multiple books, including collaborations with the esteemed Dr. Seuss Cat In the Hat series for Random House. Marilyn's television credits include notable PBS Reading Rainbow programs, ABC Weekend Specials, and a Showtime special featuring her children's book, "Elizabeth and Larry". Her Disney Channel Original Movies, such as "Zenon, Girl of the 21st Century", received high ratings and critical acclaim, cementing her position as a talented and versatile author.
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