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Children's Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Children's 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 Children's series? Start with "The Pony Problem" (1977) and follow publication order through all 4 books.
The complete Children's reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Pony Problem
1977
Run For Your Life
1979
Prisoners at the Kitchen Table
1979
Creepy-Mouse Coming to Get You
1988
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