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Bob and John Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Bob and John books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Bob and John series? Start with "Bob 'n John's Cat and Mouse Joke Book" (1993) and follow publication order through all 3 books.
The complete Bob and John reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Bob 'n John's Cat and Mouse Joke Book
1993
Bob 'n' John at Lake Kitty Paw-Paw
1995
Bob 'n John, Bad to the Bone
1996
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