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Picture Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Picture 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 Picture series? Start with "The Shaky Island" (1962) and follow publication order through all 6 books.
The complete Picture reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Shaky Island
1962
Nuki and the Sea Serpent
1969
Roger Bandy
1977
When the Wind Changed
1981
James
1991
Things in Corners
1991
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