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Ludwig Bemelmans Children's Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Ludwig Bemelmans 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 Ludwig Bemelmans Children's series? Start with "Hansi (By: Ludwig Bemelmans)" (1931) and follow publication order through all 12 books.
The complete Ludwig Bemelmans Children's reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Hansi (By: Ludwig Bemelmans)
1931
The Golden Basket (By: Ludwig Bemelmans)
1936
Noodle (With: Ludwig Bemelmans)
1937
The Castle Number Nine (By: Ludwig Bemelmans)
1937
Fifi (By: Ludwig Bemelmans)
1940
Rosebud (By: Ludwig Bemelmans)
1942
A Tale of Two Glimps (By: Ludwig Bemelmans)
1947
Sunshine (By: Ludwig Bemelmans,Barbara Bemelmans)
1950
The Happy Place (By: Ludwig Bemelmans)
1952
Parsley (By: Ludwig Bemelmans)
1953
Marina (By: Ludwig Bemelmans)
1962
Quito Express (By: Ludwig Bemelmans)
1965
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