Henry Winkler Reading Order
7 series · 57 books
Henry Winkler is a celebrated American actor and author known for his engaging children's literature, particularly his humorous series that include Hank Zipzer and Ghost Buddy. With 57 books spread across 7 series, his storytelling has captivated young readers since 1976. Winkler’s notable works, such as Hank Zipzer and its TV tie-in, showcase his talent for blending comedy with relatable themes, appealing to kids and parents alike.
Alien Superstar Series
Likely Complete3 books (2019–2021)
Start with Alien Superstar and read in order.
Detective Duck Series
Ongoing3 books (2023–2025)
Start with The Case of the Strange Splash and read in order.
Ghost Buddy Series
Complete4 books (2012–2013)
Start with Mind If I Read Your Mind?, the first of 4 books in the Ghost Buddy series.
Hank Zipzer Series
Complete20 books (2003–2013)
Start with I Got a D in Salami, the first of 20 books in the Hank Zipzer series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  I Got a D in Salami 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Niagara Falls, Or Does It? 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Day of the Iguana 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Zippity Zinger 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Holy Enchilada! 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Night I Flunked My Field Trip 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Help! Somebody Get Me Out of Fourth Grade! 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | My Secret Life as a Ping-Pong Wizard 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Summer School! What Genius Thought That Up? 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | My Dog's a Scaredy-Cat 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Barfing in the Backseat 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  The Curtain Went Up, My Pants Fell Down 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Who Ordered This Baby? Definitely Not Me! 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  A Tale of Two Tails 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  The Life of Me (Enter At Your Own Risk) 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Dump Trucks and Dogsleds 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  A Brand-New Me! 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | Hank Zipzer 6: The World's Greatest Underachiever and the Killer Chilli(By: Lin Oliver) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Hank Zipzer: #1-10(By: Lin Oliver) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | Hank Zipzer The World's Greatest Underachiever Strikes it Lucky(By: Lin Oliver) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
Hank Zipzer (TV Tie-In) Series
Complete12 books (2012–2015)
Start with The Crazy Classroom Cascade, the first of 12 books in the Hank Zipzer (TV Tie-In) series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  The Crazy Classroom Cascade 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Crunchy Pickle Disaster 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Lucky Monkey Socks 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Mutant Moth 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Soggy School Trip 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Best Worst Summer Ever 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The House of Halloween Horrors 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Killer Chilli 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Parent-Teacher Trouble 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The World's Greatest Underachiever Is the Ping-Pong Wizard 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  My Book of Pickles... Oops, I Mean Lists 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  The Cow Poo Treasure 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
Here's Hank Series
Complete12 books (2014–2019)
Start with A Short Tale About a Long Dog, the first of 12 books in the Here's Hank series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  A Short Tale About a Long Dog 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Bookmarks are People Too! 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Stop That Frog! 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Fake Snakes and Weird Wizards 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  How to Hug an Elephant 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  There's a Zombie in My Bathtub 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Soggy, Foggy Campout 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | You Can't Drink a Meatball Through a Straw 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Always Watch Out for the Flying Potato Salad! 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Hooray! My Butt Left the Bench! 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Robot on the Loose 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Everybody is Somebody 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Likely Complete3 books (1976–2023)
Start with The Other Side of Henry Winkler and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Henry Winkler written?
- Henry Winkler has written 57 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1976 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Henry Winkler series?
- Here are the first books in Henry Winkler's series: Alien Superstar: Alien Superstar; Detective Duck: The Case of the Strange Splash; Ghost Buddy: Mind If I Read Your Mind?; Hank Zipzer: I Got a D in Salami; Hank Zipzer (TV Tie-In): The Crazy Classroom Cascade.
- What order should I read Henry Winkler's books?
- We recommend reading Henry Winkler's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Henry Winkler still writing new books?
- Yes, Henry Winkler has 1 ongoing series: Detective Duck.