How many books has Jory John written?

Jory John has written 45 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2009 to 2026.

What is the first book in each Jory John series?

Here are the first books in Jory John's series: All My Friends...: All My Friends are Dead; Animal Problems: Penguin Problems; Bear & Duck: Goodnight Already!; Kids' Letters To The Obamas: Thanks and Have Fun Running the Country; Picture: I Feel Relatively Neutral About New York.

What order should I read Jory John's books?

We recommend reading Jory John's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.

Is Jory John still writing new books?

Yes, Jory John has 2 ongoing series: Picture, The Food Group.

Jory John Reading Order

7 series · 45 books

Young Adult

Jory John writes humorous and thoughtful children's books that tackle everything from everyday anxieties to bigger life questions with wit and honesty. His prolific output includes picture books, early readers, and young adult titles across multiple series, with the playful Animal Problems and Bear & Duck collections among his most recognizable works. Known for balancing comedy with genuine emotion, John creates stories that resonate with both kids and adults by treating young readers' concerns with respect rather than condescension.

All My Friends... Series

Complete

2 books (2010–2012)

Start with All My Friends are Dead and read in order.

Start this series with All My Friends are Dead

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#	Title
1	All My Friends are Dead 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	All My Friends are Still Dead 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Animal Problems Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2016–2021)

Start with Penguin Problems and read in order.

Start this series with Penguin Problems

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#	Title
1	Penguin Problems 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Giraffe Problems 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Cat Problems 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Bear & Duck Series

Complete

4 books (2014–2018)

Start with Goodnight Already!, the first of 4 books in the Bear & Duck series.

Start this series with Goodnight Already!

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#	Title
1	Goodnight Already! 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	I Love You Already! 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Come Home Already! 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	All Right Already! 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Kids' Letters To The Obamas Series

Complete

2 books (2009–2018)

Start with Thanks and Have Fun Running the Country and read in order.

Start this series with Thanks and Have Fun Running the Country

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#	Title
1	Thanks and Have Fun Running the Country 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	I Miss You, Barack Obama 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Picture Series

Ongoing

17 books (2011–2026)

Start with I Feel Relatively Neutral About New York, the first of 16 books in the Picture series.

Start this series with I Feel Relatively Neutral About New York

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#	Title
1	I Feel Relatively Neutral About New York 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	K is for Knifeball 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	I Will Chomp You! 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Quit Calling Me a Monster! 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Can Somebody Please Scratch My Back? 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	That's What Dinosaurs Do 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	First Day Critter Jitters 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	It's Not My Fault! 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Probably a Unicorn 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Good Egg Presents: The Great Eggscape! 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Something's Wrong! 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Summer Camp Critter Jitters 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	The Bad Seed Goes to the Library(With: Pete Oswald) 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	This Book Will Get You to Sleep!(With: Olivier Tallec) 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Nothing's Wrong!: A Hare, a Bear, and Some Pie to Share(With: Erin Kraan) 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	You're Going to Love This Book! 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	This Is Not a Christmas Book 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Food Group Series

Ongoing

13 books (2017–2026)

Start with The Bad Seed, the first of 12 books in the The Food Group series.

Start this series with The Bad Seed

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#	Title
1	The Bad Seed 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Cool Bean 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Good Egg 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Couch Potato 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Bad Seed Presents: The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Smart Cookie 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Bad Seed Goes to the Library 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The Cool Bean Presents: As Cool as It Gets 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Good Egg and the Talent Show 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Sour Grape 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Big Cheese 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	The Humble Pie 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	The Toast of the Town 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Terrible Two Series

Complete

4 books (2015–2018)

Start with The Terrible Two, the first of 4 books in the The Terrible Two series.

Start this series with The Terrible Two

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#	Title
1	The Terrible Two 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Terrible Two Get Worse 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Terrible Two Go Wild(By: Mac Barnett) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Terrible Two's Last Laugh 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Jory John written?: Jory John has written 45 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2009 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Jory John series?: Here are the first books in Jory John's series: All My Friends...: All My Friends are Dead; Animal Problems: Penguin Problems; Bear & Duck: Goodnight Already!; Kids' Letters To The Obamas: Thanks and Have Fun Running the Country; Picture: I Feel Relatively Neutral About New York.
What order should I read Jory John's books?: We recommend reading Jory John's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Jory John still writing new books?: Yes, Jory John has 2 ongoing series: Picture, The Food Group.

Jory John Reading Order

All My Friends... Series

Animal Problems Series

Bear & Duck Series

Kids' Letters To The Obamas Series

Picture Series

The Food Group Series

The Terrible Two Series

Frequently Asked Questions

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