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Mr. Small Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Mr. Small 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 Mr. Small series? Start with "The Little Auto" (1934) and follow publication order through all 9 books.
The complete Mr. Small reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Little Auto
1934
The Little Sailboat
1937
The Little Airplane
1938
The Little Train
1940
The Little Farm
1942
The Little Fire Engine
1946
Cowboy Small
1949
Papa Small
1951
Policeman Small
1962
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