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Candlewick Sparks Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Candlewick Sparks 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 Candlewick Sparks series? Start with "Zelda and Ivy (By: Laura McGee Kvasnosky)" (1998) and follow publication order through all 44 books.
The complete Candlewick Sparks reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Zelda and Ivy (By: Laura McGee Kvasnosky)
1998
Zelda and Ivy and the Boy Next Door (By: Laura McGee Kvasnosky)
1999
Zelda and Ivy: One Christmas (By: Laura McGee Kvasnosky)
2000
Tales from the Waterhole (By: Bob Graham)
2004
Ant and Honey Bee (By: Megan McDonald)
2005
Houndsley and Catina (By: James Howe)
2006
Zelda and Ivy: The Runaways (By: Laura McGee Kvasnosky)
2006
The Monster in the Backpack (By: Noah Z. Jones,Lisa Moser)
2006
Squirrel's World (By: Valeri Gorbachev,Lisa Moser)
2007
Annie and Simon (By: Catharine O'Neill)
2008
The Quiet Time (By: James Howe)
2008
Houndsley and Catina and the Quiet Time (By: Marie-Louise Gay)
2008
Houndsley and Catina and the Birthday Surprise (By: James Howe,Marie-Louise Gay)
2008
Zelda and Ivy: Keeping Secrets (By: Laura McGee Kvasnosky)
2009
A Pair of Friends at Halloween (By: Megan McDonald)
2010
Zelda and Ivy: The Big Picture (By: Laura McGee Kvasnosky)
2010
Joe and Sparky, Superstars! (By: Frank Remkiewicz,Jamie Michalak)
2011
Houndsley and Catina Plink and Plunk (By: James Howe,Marie-Louise Gay)
2011
Horse Meets Girl (By: Jessie Haas)
2012
Monkey and Elephant Get Better (By: Carole Lexa Schaefer)
2013
Give and Take (By: Jessie Haas)
2013
Joe And Sparky Get New Wheels (By: Frank Remkiewicz,Jamie Michalak)
2013
Bramble and Maggie: Horse Meets Girl (By: Jessie Haas)
2013
Annie and Simon: The Sneeze and Other Stories (By: Catharine O'Neill)
2013
Squirrel's Fun Day (By: Valeri Gorbachev,Lisa Moser)
2013
Ant and Honey Bee: A Pair of Friends at Halloween (By: Megan McDonald)
2013
A Pair of Friends in Winter (By: Megan McDonald)
2013
Rabbit And Robot: The Sleepover (By: Cece Bell)
2014
Monkey and Elephant Go Gadding (By: Carole Lexa Schaefer)
2014
Spooky Season (By: Jessie Haas)
2014
Ant and Honey Bee: A Pair of Friends in Winter (By: Megan McDonald)
2014
Poppy the Pirate Dog and the Missing Treasure
2015
Monkey and Elephant and a Secret Birthday Surprise (By: Carole Lexa Schaefer)
2015
Monkey and Elephant and the Babysitting Adventure (By: Carole Lexa Schaefer)
2016
Rabbit and Robot and Ribbit (By: Cece Bell)
2016
Joe and Sparky, Party Animals! (By: Jamie Michalak)
2017
Bramble and Maggie: Snow Day (By: Jessie Haas,Alison Friend)
2017
Through the Seasons (By: James Howe)
2018
Frank and Bean (By: Bob Kolar,Jamie Michalak)
2019
Fergus and Zeke and the Field Day Challenge (By: Kate Messner)
2020
Frank and Bean: Food Truck Fiasco (By: Bob Kolar,Jamie Michalak)
2022
Fergus and Zeke at the Science Fair (By: Kate Messner)
2022
Fergus and Zeke for President (By: Kate Messner)
2023
The Cave and Other Stories (By: Jarvis)
2025
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