Jory John Reading Order
7 series · 43 books
Jory John is a celebrated American children's author recognized for his unique blend of humor and candid explorations of challenging themes. With 43 titles spanning seven series, including the popular "The Terrible Two" and "All My Friends...", he has captivated young readers since 2009. Active until 2025, John's works also feature standout titles like "Animal Problems," "Bear & Duck," and "Kids' Letters To The Obamas."
All My Friends... Series
Complete2 books (2010–2012)
Start with All My Friends are Dead and read in order.
Animal Problems Series
Likely Complete3 books (2016–2021)
Start with Penguin Problems and read in order.
Bear & Duck Series
Complete4 books (2014–2018)
Start with Goodnight Already!, the first of 4 books in the Bear & Duck series.
Kids' Letters To The Obamas Series
Complete2 books (2009–2018)
Start with Thanks and Have Fun Running the Country and read in order.
Picture Series
Ongoing16 books (2011–2024)
Start with I Feel Relatively Neutral About New York, the first of 16 books in the Picture series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  I Feel Relatively Neutral About New York 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  K is for Knifeball 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  I Will Chomp You! 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Quit Calling Me a Monster! 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Can Somebody Please Scratch My Back? 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | That's What Dinosaurs Do 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  First Day Critter Jitters 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  It's Not My Fault! 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Probably a Unicorn 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Good Egg Presents: The Great Eggscape! 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Something's Wrong! 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Summer Camp Critter Jitters 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The Bad Seed Goes to the Library(With: Pete Oswald) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  This Book Will Get You to Sleep!(With: Olivier Tallec) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Nothing's Wrong!: A Hare, a Bear, and Some Pie to Share(With: Erin Kraan) 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | You're Going to Love This Book! 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
The Food Group Series
Ongoing12 books (2017–2025)
Start with The Bad Seed, the first of 12 books in the The Food Group series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Bad Seed 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Cool Bean 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Good Egg 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | The Couch Potato 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | The Bad Seed Presents: The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Smart Cookie 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | The Bad Seed Goes to the Library 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | The Cool Bean Presents: As Cool as It Gets 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | The Good Egg and the Talent Show 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Sour Grape 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Big Cheese 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  The Humble Pie 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
The Terrible Two Series
Complete4 books (2015–2018)
Start with The Terrible Two, the first of 4 books in the The Terrible Two series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Jory John written?
- Jory John has written 43 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2009 to 2025.
- 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.