Henry Huggins Books in Order

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The Henry Huggins series, spanning from 1923 to 2006, follows the adventures of a young boy navigating childhood challenges with humor and determination. The stories are set in a small town and often involve Henry's efforts to earn money, manage responsibilities, and deal with the antics of his dog, Ribsy. The series emphasizes themes of friendship, family, and the everyday trials of growing up.

Books in this series

Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.

  1. Cover of Henry and Ribsy

    Henry and Ribsy

    1923 · Beverly Cleary

    Henry and Ribsy is the third book in the Henry Huggins series of humorous children's novels by Beverly Cleary. Henry's dad has promised to take him…

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    Ribsy

    1923 · Beverly Cleary

    Ribsy is a children's book by Beverly Cleary. It is the sixth and final book in the Henry Huggins series. Henry plays a minor role in the story,…

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  3. Cover of Henry and Beezus

    Henry and Beezus

    1952 · Beverly Cleary

    Henry and Beezus is the second book in the Henry Huggins series, a humorous children's novel written by Beverly Cleary and published in 1952. Henry…

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  4. Cover of Henry and the Clubhouse

    Henry and the Clubhouse

    1962 · Beverly Cleary

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Henry Huggins books in?

Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “Henry and Ribsy”.

How many books are in the Henry Huggins series?

We list 4 books by Beverly Cleary , published between 1923–1962.

Where can I buy the Henry Huggins books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.