Le petit nicolas Books in Order

The Le petit nicolas series by Jean-Jacques Sempé includes 4 books published between 1961–1994.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Les récrés du petit Nicolas

    Les récrés du petit Nicolas

    1961 · Jean-Jacques Sempé

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  2. Cover of Le petit Nicolas

    Le petit Nicolas

    1993 · Jean-Jacques Sempé

    A little French boy recounts the many escapades that he and his classmates get up to as they make their way through a year at primary school.

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  3. Cover of Le petit Nicolas a des ennuis

    Le petit Nicolas a des ennuis

    1994 · Jean-Jacques Sempé

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Companion & related books

Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.

Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Le petit nicolas books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Les récrés du petit Nicolas”. Start with “Les récrés du petit Nicolas.”

How many books are in the Le petit nicolas series?

We list 4 books by Jean-Jacques Sempé , published between 1961–1994.

Where can I buy the Le petit nicolas books?

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