How many books has Jeanne Birdsall written?

Jeanne Birdsall has written 10 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 2005 to 2025.

What is the first book in each Jeanne Birdsall series?

Here are the first books in Jeanne Birdsall's series: Picture: Flora's Very Windy Day; The Penderwicks: The Penderwicks.

What order should I read Jeanne Birdsall's books?

We recommend reading Jeanne Birdsall's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.

Are Jeanne Birdsall's series complete?

Jeanne Birdsall has 2 completed series.

Jeanne Birdsall Reading Order

3 series · 10 books · Born 1951

Young Adult

Jeanne Birdsall is an American author celebrated for her warm, witty portrayals of family life in contemporary children's literature. Her breakthrough series, The Penderwicks, launched in 2005 with the National Book Award-winning debut novel and has grown into a beloved five-book saga following the adventures of four spirited sisters. With a background in photography alongside her writing career, Birdsall brings observant, authentic detail to her stories about childhood, friendship, and the complexities of growing up.

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Picture Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2010–2021)

Jeanne Birdsall's Picture series consists of four young adult books published between 2010 and 2021, likely now complete. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Flora's Very Windy Day and continuing through Lucky and Squash, My Favorite Pets, and Teaflet and Roog Make a Mess.

Start with Flora's Very Windy Day, the first of 4 books in the Picture series.

Start this series with Flora's Very Windy Day

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#	Title
1	Flora's Very Windy Day 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Lucky and Squash 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	My Favorite Pets 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Teaflet and Roog Make a Mess 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2025–2025)

#	Title
1	The Library of Unruly Treasures 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Penderwicks Series

Complete

5 books (2005–2018)

The Penderwicks is a complete series of five young adult novels by Jeanne Birdsall, published between 2005 and 2018. The books follow the Penderwick family through various stages of their lives across different settings and time periods, and should be read in publication order to experience the full arc of the family's journey. Each installment builds on the relationships and character development established in previous books, making sequential reading essential for the best reading experience.

Start with The Penderwicks, the first of 5 books in the The Penderwicks series.

Start this series with The Penderwicks