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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 "Peter Penny's Dance" (1976) and follow publication order through all 6 books.
The complete Picture reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Peter Penny's Dance
1976
Benjamin's Balloon
1978
Septimus Bean and His Amazing Machine
1980
Magic Growing Powder
1981
Helpful Hattie
1983
Billy and Ben
1992
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