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27 series · 749 books · Born 1956
Joan Holub is a prolific children's author and illustrator who has created more than 180 books spanning multiple genres and reading levels. Her diverse body of work includes the popular Ant Hill series, Doll Hospital, and easy-to-read beginner books, as well as educational non-fiction titles designed to engage young learners. Writing under various pen names including Rita Book and Brad Bucks, Holub has built a career focused on making reading accessible and enjoyable for children across a wide range of ages and abilities.
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Ant Hill Series
Complete7 books (2006–2008)
The Ant Hill series by Joan Holub consists of seven complete books published between 2006 and 2008, featuring young adult and non-fiction elements. These standalone stories should be read in publication order, beginning with More Snacks! and continuing through Spring Is Here!. Each book can function independently, making the series accessible to readers who want to dip in and out or follow along from the beginning.
Start with More Snacks!, the first of 7 books in the Ant Hill series.
Start this series with More Snacks!
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleChapter Series
Complete4 books (1998–2020)
Joan Holub's Chapter series comprises four complete books published between 1998 and 2020, following publication order for reading. The series includes Ivy Green Cootie Queen, Space Dogs on Planet K-9, Bed, Bats, & Beyond, and Cooties from Outer Space, blending young adult and non-fiction elements throughout the collection.
Start with Ivy Green Cootie Queen, the first of 4 books in the Chapter series.
Start this series with Ivy Green Cootie Queen
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleChildren's Series
Likely Complete26 books (1948–2023)
Joan Holub's Children's series spans 26 books published from 1948 to 2023, comprising a complete collection of standalone stories designed for young readers. The series includes titles like Backwards Day, Pen Pals, Abby Cadabra, and The Man Who Named the Clouds, each offering self-contained narratives that can be read in any order, though publication order is recommended for following the author's intended progression. These books blend humor, wordplay, and imaginative scenarios to engage elementary-aged audiences with themes ranging from friendship to creative problem-solving. The series appears to be complete as of 2023.
Start with Backwards Day, the first of 26 books in the Children's series.
Start this series with Backwards Day
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Doll Hospital Series
Complete6 books (2002–2004)
The Doll Hospital series by Joan Holub comprises six complete books published between 2002 and 2004, with each entry telling a standalone story while connecting to the broader series themes. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Goldie's Fortune and continuing through Tatiana Comes to America, Danielle's Dollhouse Wish, Glory's Freedom, Saving Marissa, and concluding with Charlotte's Choice. This young adult series blends fiction with informational elements to engage readers through interconnected narratives.
Start with Goldie's Fortune, the first of 6 books in the Doll Hospital series.
Start this series with Goldie's Fortune
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Complete4 books (2002–2003)
Joan Holub's Easy-To-Read! Easy-To-Draw! series comprises four instructional books published between 2002 and 2003. The complete series includes Animals, Cars and Trucks, Dinosaurs, and Magical Creatures, which should be read in publication order. Each book provides young readers with accessible drawing lessons for different subjects, combining reading practice with artistic instruction.
Start with Animals, the first of 4 books in the Easy-To-Read! Easy-To-Draw! series.
Start this series with Animals
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleEek! Stories To Make You Shriek! Series
Complete10 books (1996–2004)
The Eek! Stories To Make You Shriek! series is a complete collection of nine books published between 1996 and 2004, featuring different authors contributing stories throughout the series. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Creep Show and concluding with Watch Out!, to experience the full span of creepy and humorous tales designed for young readers seeking spooky entertainment.
Start with Creep Show(By: Jennifer Dussling,Jeff Spackman), the first of 9 books in the Eek! Stories To Make You Shriek! series.
Start this series with Creep Show(By: Jennifer Dussling,Jeff Spackman)
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First-Start Easy Reader Series
Complete40 books (1980–2005)
The First-Start Easy Reader series consists of 20 complete books published between 1987 and 2005, designed for beginning readers. Written by various authors including Sharon Peters and Janet Craig, these standalone stories should be read in publication order for the best experience. The series covers a range of accessible topics and scenarios tailored to early elementary readers.
Start with Here Comes Winter(By: Janet Craig), the first of 20 books in the First-Start Easy Reader series.
Start this series with Happy Jack(By: Sharon Peters)
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Goddess Girls Series
Likely Complete28 books (2010–2022)
The Goddess Girls series spans 28 books published between 2010 and 2022, following a cast of female characters from Greek mythology reimagined in a modern school setting. Each installment focuses on a different goddess or mythological figure, with titles like Aphrodite the Beauty, Artemis the Brave, and Athena the Brain introducing readers to their unique perspectives and personalities. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order to follow the character development and interconnected storylines that unfold across the collection.
Start with Aphrodite the Beauty, the first of 28 books in the Goddess Girls series.
Start this series with Aphrodite the Beauty
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Goddess Girls Super Special Series
Complete1 book (2012–2012)
Grimmtastic Girls Series
Complete8 books (2014–2016)
The Grimmtastic Girls series consists of eight complete books published between 2014 and 2016 by Joan Holub. Each standalone entry features a different fairy tale heroine navigating modern situations with a twist on classic stories. Read the books in publication order, beginning with Cinderella Stays Late and concluding with Snowflake Freezes Up.
Start with Cinderella Stays Late, the first of 8 books in the Grimmtastic Girls series.
Start this series with Cinderella Stays Late
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Hello Series
Complete4 books (2018–2019)
The Hello series by Joan Holub consists of four complete books published between 2018 and 2019, designed for young adult readers interested in creative nonfiction. Each standalone entry in the series explores a different topic—knights, ninjas, dinosaurs, and robots—through an engaging Hello format. Read the books in publication order beginning with Hello Knights! for the intended experience, though each title can be enjoyed independently.
Start with Hello Knights!, the first of 4 books in the Hello series.
Start this series with Hello Knights!
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Likely Complete18 books (2012–2021)
The Heroes in Training series consists of eighteen books published between 2012 and 2021, following the early adventures of mythological figures as they develop their powers and heroic abilities. Co-authored primarily by Joan Holub and Suzanne Williams, with later entries by Tracey West, the series should be read in publication order to follow the characters' progression. The series appears to be complete, with the final books released in 2021. Begin with Poseidon and the Sea of Fury and proceed through each installment to experience the full narrative arc.
Start with Poseidon and the Sea of Fury(With: Suzanne Williams), the first of 18 books in the Heroes In Training series.
Start this series with Poseidon and the Sea of Fury(With: Suzanne Williams)
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If You…Books Series
Complete16 books (1964–2004)
The If You…Books series comprises 16 complete educational books published between 1964 and 2004, written primarily by Ann McGovern with various illustrators and co-authors. These non-fiction titles explore different periods in American history and natural science by inviting young readers to imagine themselves living in specific times and places, from colonial America to the age of knights. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with If You Lived In Colonial Times. Each book stands alone as an independent exploration of its subject, making the series accessible for readers to enjoy individual titles based on their interests.
Start with If You Lived In Colonial Times(By: Brinton Turkle,Ann McGovern,June Otani), the first of 16 books in the If You…Books series.
Start this series with If You Lived In Colonial Times(By: Brinton Turkle,Ann McGovern,June Otani)
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Little Goddess Girls Series
Likely Complete11 books (2019–2023)
The Little Goddess Girls series consists of eleven books published between 2019 and 2023, following a cast of young goddesses through magical adventures. Each standalone entry can be enjoyed independently, though readers should begin with Athena & the Magic Land to experience the series as intended in publication order. The series appears to be complete as of 2023. These young adult stories blend mythology with whimsical fantasy elements across their full run.
Start with Athena & the Magic Land, the first of 11 books in the Little Goddess Girls series.
Start this series with Athena & the Magic Land
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Mini Myths Series
Complete8 books (2014–2016)
This eight-book series reimagines classic Greek mythology through a young reader's lens, with each standalone story offering its own moral lesson. Published between 2014 and 2016, the complete collection includes titles such as Be Patient, Pandora!, Play Nice, Hercules!, and Good Job, Athena!. Read the books in publication order to follow the series as intended, beginning with Be Patient, Pandora!.
Start with Be Patient, Pandora!, the first of 8 books in the Mini Myths series.
Start this series with Be Patient, Pandora!
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Non-Fiction Series
Likely Complete10 books (1996–2021)
Joan Holub's non-fiction series spans ten books published between 1996 and 2021, exploring diverse educational topics for young readers. The collection includes titles focused on animal communication, historical riddles, inventions, and notable figures, with the series appearing to be complete. These standalone entries should be read in publication order, beginning with My First Book of Sign Language.
Start with My First Book of Sign Language, the first of 10 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with My First Book of Sign Language
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Picture Series
Likely Complete48 books (1996–2023)
Joan Holub's Picture series spans 48 books published from 1996 to 2023 and should be read in publication order. The series appears to be complete and covers a diverse range of topics aimed at young readers, including picture books about holidays, nature, family relationships, and everyday concepts. Titles range from lift-the-flap books like Boo Who? to concept books such as Red, Yellow, Green: What Do Signs Mean?, offering engaging stories and illustrations for early childhood audiences.
Start with Ten Little Ballerinas: Jewel Sticker Stories, the first of 48 books in the Picture series.
Start this series with Ten Little Ballerinas: Jewel Sticker Stories
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Short Story Collections Series
Complete3 books (2000–2008)
Joan Holub's complete short story collection series spans three books published between 2000 and 2008, blending young adult and non-fiction elements. The series includes How to Find Lost Treasure in All 50 States and Canada, Too!, The Haunted States of America, and Knuckleheads. These collections should be read in publication order to best experience the series as the author intended.
Start with How to Find Lost Treasure in All 50 States and Canada, Too! and read in order.
Start this series with How to Find Lost Treasure in All 50 States and Canada, Too!
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Complete8 books
The Smart About Art series comprises eight nonfiction books for young readers exploring the lives and works of influential artists. Published between 1970 and 2003, the series is now complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Vincent Van Gogh. Each standalone entry features illustrated profiles of renowned painters including Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, and Mary Cassatt, making art history accessible to elementary and middle-grade audiences.
Start with Vincent Van Gogh, the first of 8 books in the Smart About Art series.
Start this series with Edgar Degas: Paintings That Dance(By: Maryann Cocca-Leffler)
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Smart About History Series
Complete2 books (2002–2003)
The Smart About History series consists of two complete nonfiction books for young adults by Joan Holub and various collaborators, published between 2002 and 2003. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Valley of the Golden Mummies and followed by Smart About the Fifty States. Each standalone entry combines educational content with illustrated narratives designed to engage readers interested in historical and geographical topics.
Start with Valley of the Golden Mummies and read in order.
Start this series with Valley of the Golden Mummies
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleStep into Reading: Step 1 Series
Likely Complete25 books (1938–2022)
Step into Reading: Step 1 is a beginner reading series containing 24 books published between 1938 and 2022, designed for early readers just starting their literacy journey. The collection features various authors and illustrators, each contributing standalone or loosely connected stories appropriate for the Step 1 reading level. Books should be read in publication order to follow the series' development, though individual titles can be enjoyed independently. The series appears to be complete as of 2022.
Start with I Like Bugs(By: Margaret Wise Brown), the first of 24 books in the Step into Reading: Step 1 series.
Start this series with I Like Bugs(By: Margaret Wise Brown)
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Step into Reading: Step 2 Series
Ongoing127 books (1965–2025)
Step into Reading: Step 2 is an ongoing early reader series containing 126 books published from 1965 to 2025, with contributions from multiple authors including Joan Holub. These leveled readers are designed for children progressing beyond beginning literacy skills and should be read in publication order. The series features a diverse range of stories, from classic characters and folktales to contemporary tales, all written at an accessible reading level for early elementary students.
Start with Beef Stew(By: Barbara Brenner), the first of 126 books in the Step into Reading: Step 2 series.
Start this series with Beef Stew(By: Barbara Brenner)
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Thunder Girls Series
Complete4 books (2018–2020)
The Thunder Girls series consists of four young adult fantasy books published between 2018 and 2020, with the complete sequence now available. Each installment follows a different protagonist through their own adventure, with titles including Freya and the Magic Jewel, Sif and the Dwarfs' Treasures, Idun and the Apples of Youth, and Skade and the Enchanted Snow. Readers should follow the publication order to experience the series as intended. The series is complete and requires no further additions.
Start with Freya and the Magic Jewel, the first of 4 books in the Thunder Girls series.
Start this series with Freya and the Magic Jewel
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Likely Complete67 books (2013–2023)
The What Was...? series is a collection of 65 educational books published between 2013 and 2023, written by Joan Holub and various co-authors, exploring significant historical events, places, and cultural phenomena. Each standalone entry uses an accessible question-and-answer format designed for young readers, covering topics ranging from Pearl Harbor and the Alamo to Ellis Island and the Panama Canal. The series is best read in publication order, beginning with What Was Pearl Harbor?, though individual books can be enjoyed independently. With 65 titles released over a decade, the series appears to be complete or on indefinite hiatus.
Start with What Was Pearl Harbor?(By: John Mantha,Patricia Brennan Demuth), the first of 65 books in the What Was...? series.
Start this series with What Was Pearl Harbor?(By: John Mantha,Patricia Brennan Demuth)
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Where is...? Series
Likely Complete40 books (2015–2023)
The Where Is...? series comprises 39 educational books published between 2015 and 2023, each exploring a famous landmark or natural wonder from around the world. Written by various authors including Joan Holub and illustrated by different artists, the series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order. Each standalone entry provides accessible information about iconic locations such as the Great Pyramids, Mount Everest, the Grand Canyon, and Stonehenge, making them suitable for young readers interested in geography and world history.
Start with Where Are the Great Pyramids?(By: Dorothy Hoobler,Thomas Hoobler), the first of 39 books in the Where is...? series.
Start this series with Where Are the Great Pyramids?(By: Dorothy Hoobler,Thomas Hoobler)
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Who Was/Is...? Series
Ongoing220 books (2002–2024)
The Who Was/Is...? series is an ongoing educational biography collection that introduces young readers to famous historical and contemporary figures across science, history, arts, and culture. With over 220 books published from 2002 to 2024 and more being added regularly, each entry stands alone as a complete introduction to its subject, though readers should follow publication order to experience the series as originally presented. Written by various authors including Joan Holub and others, these illustrated non-fiction books combine engaging storytelling with historical facts to make notable lives accessible to middle-grade audiences.
Start with Who Was Albert Einstein?(By: Jess M. Brallier), the first of 220 books in the Who Was/Is...? series.
Start this series with Who Was Albert Einstein?(By: Jess M. Brallier)
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Young Princesses Around the World Series
Complete4 books (2007–2007)
The Young Princesses Around the World series by Joan Holub consists of four complete books published in 2007, featuring historical young female figures from different eras and regions. Each standalone book explores a princess's life and challenges through young adult nonfiction storytelling. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Cleopatra and the King's Enemies, followed by Elizabeth and the Royal Pony, Isabel Saves the Prince, and Lydia and the Island Kingdom.
Start with Cleopatra and the King's Enemies, the first of 4 books in the Young Princesses Around the World series.
Start this series with Cleopatra and the King's Enemies
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleFrequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Joan Holub written?
- Joan Holub has written 749 books across 27 series. Their published works span from 1938 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Joan Holub series?
- Here are the first books in Joan Holub's series: Ant Hill: More Snacks!; Chapter: Ivy Green Cootie Queen; Children's: Backwards Day; Doll Hospital: Goldie's Fortune; Easy-To-Read! Easy-To-Draw!: Animals.
- What order should I read Joan Holub's books?
- We recommend reading Joan Holub's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Joan Holub still writing new books?
- Yes, Joan Holub has 2 ongoing series: Step into Reading: Step 2, Who Was/Is...?.

