Beginner Books Books in Order
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The Beginner Books series, published between 1959 and 1961 and authored by P. D. Eastman, features simple, engaging stories designed for young readers. The series includes books that explore themes such as space travel, playful animal antics, and persistent persuasion, often using repetition and humor to captivate children. Each book emphasizes clear language and vivid illustrations to support early reading development.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon1959 · Mae Blacker Freeman
You Will Go To The Moon is a children's book written by Mae and Ira Freeman and illustrated by Robert Patterson. It was published in 1959, ten years…
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Buy on Amazon1960 · Dr. Seuss
A 1960 children's book by Dr. Seuss, part of the Beginner Books series. Sam-I-am tries to persuade the character in the top hat to try green eggs and…
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Buy on Amazon1961 · P. D. Eastman
"Go, Dog. Go!" is a playful and energetic children's book by P. D. Eastman. It features a variety of dogs in different colors and sizes, each doing…
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If I Were the Easter Bunny--by the Cat in the Hat📅 Expected Dec 29, 2026
The Cat in the Hat imagines how HE would fill in for the Easter Bunny in this hilarious Beginner Book that’s perfect for Easter baskets and gift giving! When…
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Hello, Moon!📅 Expected Jan 5, 2027
Inspired by never-before-seen sketches by Dr. Seuss, Norbit the worm wants to keep playing with his friends even after the sun goes down—part of the Seuss…
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The Cat in the Hat: Slipcased Deluxe Edition📅 Expected Jan 5, 2027
Celebrate the 70th anniversary of the book that made learning to read FUN with this deluxe, oversized edition of The Cat in the Hat! Featuring a foil-trimmed…
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Companion & related books
Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.
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Buy on Amazon1961
A classic, comic easy reader about getting a pet! In this beloved Beginner Book, a young boy hilariously learns the consequences of not following…
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Buy on Amazon1962
Illustrated in vibrant colors, a city horse faces many problems due to his allergy to roses, until one day, his sneezes save the day. Beginner Books…
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Buy on Amazon1962
An easy reader about the joys of playing in the snow! This classic Beginner Book edited by Dr. Seuss is a delightful ode to winter. Brrrrr—it snowed!…
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Buy on AmazonThe Cat in the Hat Beginner Book Dictionary
1964
A colorful and humorous dictionary of alphabetically arranged words and pictures designed to help children learn to read.
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Buy on Amazon1965
Celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2015, this zany Beginner Book by Dr. Seuss writing as Theo. LeSieg stars a young boy who weighs the pros and cons…
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Buy on Amazon2000
When a strange egg appears in their nest, Mr. and Mrs. Bird kindly take it upon themselves to raise the "baby bird" inside. But when the egg hatches,…
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Buy on Amazon2003
The classic picture book about two best friends who are opposites in every way, from the beloved author of Are You My Mother? and Go, Dog. Go! Meet…
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Buy on Amazon2005
Fred and Ted—beloved canine stars of P. D. Eastman’s Big Dog . . . Little Dog—are back in an all-new Beginner Book written and illustrated by P. D.’s…
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Buy on Amazon2007
Friends Fred and Ted fly their planes to the beach and enjoy spending the day together, even though they do things very differently all along the way.
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Buy on AmazonThe Big Blue Book of Beginner Books
2008
It's the perfect gift! Encourage a lifelong love of reading with this collection of six Beginner Books bound together in one sturdy hardcover…
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Buy on Amazon2010
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The must-have, heartwarming and hilarious classic about a baby bird in search of his mother! A baby bird goes in search of his…
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Buy on AmazonBig Dog...Little Dog: Read & Listen Edition
2010
Big Dog . . . Little Dog is now a Beginner Book with Read & Listen narration to join P. D. Eastman’s other classics: Go, Dog. Go! and Are You My…
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Buy on AmazonFred and Ted Go Camping: Read & Listen Edition
2010
Fred and Ted—beloved canine stars of P. D. Eastman’s Big Dog . . . Little Dog—are back in a Read & Listen edition of the all-new Beginner Book…
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Buy on AmazonFred and Ted Like to Fly: Read & Listen Edition
2010
In this Read & Listen edition, join Fred and Ted—beloved canine stars of P. D. Eastman's Big Dog . . . Little Dog and son Peter Eastman's Fred and…
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Buy on AmazonGo, Dog. Go! Read & Listen Edition
2010
Now the classic Beginner Book is available in Read & Listen audio narration. Written for beginning readers using only 75 different words, it features…
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Buy on Amazon2010
Sam the Owl and Gus the Firefly literally light up the sky in this classic Beginner Book edited by Dr. Seuss. In Sam and the Firefly, P. D. Eastman…
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Buy on Amazon2010
In this charming P. D. Eastman classic, Mr. and Mrs. Bird's search for a "better" nest leads them to some peculiar spots. Beginner Books are fun,…
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Buy on AmazonThe Big Red Book of Beginner Books
2010
It's the perfect gift! Encourage a lifelong love of reading with this collection of six Beginner Books bound together in one sturdy hardcover…
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Buy on AmazonAre You My Mother? Interactive Edition
2011
A baby bird goes in search of his mother in this hilarious Beginner Book edited by Dr. Seuss. When a mother bird’s egg starts to jump, she hurries…
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Buy on AmazonAre You My Mother? Read & Listen Edition
2011
Your kids will enjoy this classic story even more in this beautiful Read & Listen edition. A baby bird is hatched while his mother is away. Fallen…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Beginner Books books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “You Will Go to the Moon”. Start with “You Will Go to the Moon.”
How many books are in the Beginner Books series?
We list 55 books , published between 1957–2025.
When is the next Beginner Books book released?
The next book is “If I Were the Easter Bunny--by the Cat in the Hat”, expected Dec 29, 2026. That is the publisher's announced date and can change; this page updates when it does.
Where can I buy the Beginner Books books?
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