children's literature Books in Order

stories, books, magazines, and poems that are primarily written for children

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of How To Eat Fried Worms

    How To Eat Fried Worms

    1973 · Thomas Rockwell

    How to Eat Fried Worms is a 1973 children's book by Thomas Rockwell. The plot involves a boy eating worms as part of a bet, and it has been a…

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  2. Cover of Millions

    Millions

    2004 · Frank Cottrell Boyce

    After their mother dies, two brothers find a huge amount of money which they must spend quickly before England switches to the new European currency,…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the children's literature books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “How To Eat Fried Worms”. Start with “How To Eat Fried Worms.”

How many books are in the children's literature series?

We list 2 books by Frank Cottrell Boyce , published between 1973–2004.

Where can I buy the children's literature books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.