Laurie Friedman Reading Order

18 books (2003–2015)

The Carolrhoda Picture series comprises 18 standalone picture books published between 2003 and 2015, featuring various authors and illustrators. While each book can be read independently, readers interested in experiencing the complete collection should follow publication order beginning with Almost to Freedom. The series is now complete and represents a diverse collection of illustrated stories for young readers.

Start with Almost to Freedom(By: Vaunda Micheaux Nelson), the first of 18 books in the Carolrhoda Picture series.

#	Title
1	Almost to Freedom(By: Vaunda Micheaux Nelson) 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	What DO Teachers Do ?(By: Anne Bowen) 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Wolf's Coming!(By: Joe Kulka) 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	I Know an Old Teacher(By: Anne Bowen) 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Druscilla's Halloween(By: Sally M. Walker) 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Mudkin(By: Stephen Gammell) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Noah's Bark(By: Stephen Krensky) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Sarah Emma Edmonds Was a Great Pretender(By: Carrie Jones) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Big Bouffant(By: Kate Hosford) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Fall Mixed Up(By: Bob Raczka) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Infinity and Me(By: Kate Hosford) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Beep and Bah(By: James Burks) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Oopsy, Teacher!(By: Stephanie Calmenson) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Waga's Big Scare(By: Samuel Hiti) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	The Only Alex Addleston in All These Mountains(By: Jeffrey Ebbeler) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Birthday Rules 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Feeding the Flying Fanellis(By: Kate Hosford) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	The Book Itch(By: Vaunda Micheaux Nelson) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2022–2022)

The Chef Kate series consists of six young adult books published in 2022, following Chef Kate through various culinary adventures. Each standalone story focuses on a different dish or cooking challenge, from burger-and-fries surprises to magic bean soup. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Chef Kate's Burger-And-Fries Surprise.

Start with Chef Kate's Burger-And-Fries Surprise, the first of 6 books in the Chef Kate series.

#	Title
1	Chef Kate's Burger-And-Fries Surprise 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Chef Kate's Cake Tower 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Chef Kate's Campfire Stew 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Chef Kate's Can't-Wait-to-try Pie 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Chef Kate's Mac-And-Say-Cheese 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Chef Kate's Magic Bean Soup 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

25 books (2020–2022)

Laurie Friedman's Little Book series comprises 25 illustrated books published between 2020 and 2022, covering topics ranging from holidays and emotions to civic concepts and social skills. The series, which appears to be complete, should be read in publication order beginning with The Little Book Of Camping. Each standalone entry is designed for young readers and addresses age-appropriate themes through simple, accessible narratives and colorful illustrations.

Start with The Little Book Of Camping, the first of 25 books in the Little Book series.

#	Title
1	The Little Book Of Camping 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Little Book Of Friendship 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Little Book Of Valentine's Day 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Little Book of Giving 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Little Book of Government: 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Little Book of Kindness 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Little Book of Presidential Elections 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The Little Book of Bedtime 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Little Book of Father's Day 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Little Book of Halloween 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Little Book of Kindergarten 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	The Little Book of Laughter 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	The Little Book of Patience 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	The Little Book of Santa Claus: Children's Book About Santa Claus, Christmas, Holiday traditions for Kids Ages 3 10, Preschool, Kindergarten, First Grade 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	The Little Book of Confidence 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	The Little Book of Creativity 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	The Little Book of Curiosity 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	The Little Book of Good Manners 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	The Little Book of Music 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	The Little Book of Nature 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	The Little Book of Outer Space 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	The Little Book of Pets 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	The Little Book of Positivity 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	The Little Book of Responsibility 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	The Little Book of Sports 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

28 books (2004–2017)

The Mallory McDonald series follows the adventures of its titular character through 28 complete books published between 2004 and 2017. Designed for young readers, the series should be read in publication order beginning with Back to School, Mallory to fully appreciate the character's development across the various chapters of her life. This collection spans topics ranging from school experiences and family dynamics to personal growth, showcasing different scenarios and milestones in Mallory's journey.

Start with Back to School, Mallory, the first of 28 books in the Mallory McDonald series.

#	Title
1	Back to School, Mallory 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Mallory on the Move 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Mallory vs. Max 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Happy Birthday, Mallory! 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Heart to Heart with Mallory 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	In Business with Mallory 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Mallory on Board 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Honestly, Mallory! 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Campfire Mallory 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Step Fourth, Mallory! 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Happy New Year, Mallory! 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Red, White & True Blue Mallory 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Mallory Goes Green! 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Mallory in the Spotlight 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Mallory's Guide to Boys, Brothers, Dads, and Dogs 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Mallory's Super Sleepover 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Mallory McDonald, Super Snoop 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Mallory and Mary Ann Take New York 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Oh Boy, Mallory 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Play It Again, Mallory 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Mallory McDonald, Baby Expert 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	Three's Company, Mallory! 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	Change is in the Air, Mallory 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	Game Time, Mallory! 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	High Five, Mallory! 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26	On the Road with Mallory 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
27	Mallory Makes a Difference 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
28	Super Sitter 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2021–2021)

The Moose series by Laurie Friedman consists of five books published in 2021, following the adventures of a character navigating everyday activities. These standalone yet connected episodes should be read in publication order, beginning with Moose Cleans House and continuing through Moose Does the Laundry, Moose Makes Soup, Moose Plants a Garden, and concluding with Moose at the Market. The series appears to be complete as of its initial release.

Start with Moose Cleans House, the first of 5 books in the Moose series.

#	Title
1	Moose Cleans House 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Moose Does the Laundry 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Moose Makes Soup 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Moose Plants a Garden 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Moose at the Market 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

8 books (2013–2017)

The Mostly Miserable Life of April Sinclair is a complete young adult series consisting of eight books published between 2013 and 2017. Follow the protagonist's journey in publication order, beginning with Can You Say Catastrophe? and concluding with Life, Loss, and Lemonade. Each installment builds on the previous story, making sequential reading essential for this standalone series arc.

Start with Can You Say Catastrophe?, the first of 8 books in the Mostly Miserable Life Of April Sinclair series.

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1	Can You Say Catastrophe? 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Too Good to Be True 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Truth and Kisses 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Love or Something Like It 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Not What I Expected 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	A Twist of Fate 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Too Much Drama 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Life, Loss, and Lemonade 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

68 books (2002–2022)

The Picture series by Laurie Friedman spans 68 illustrated books published between 2002 and 2022, following a collection of standalone and loosely connected stories aimed at young readers. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with A Big Bed for Jed. Individual titles address childhood themes and everyday situations through both original narratives and collaborations with illustrator Zack Bush, making the series suitable as a whole for early elementary-aged audiences.

Start with A Big Bed for Jed, the first of 68 books in the Picture series.

#	Title
1	A Big Bed for Jed 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	A Style All Her Own 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	I'm Not Afraid of This Haunted House 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Thanksgiving Rules 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Ruby Valentine Saves the Day 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Back-To-School Rules 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Birthday Rules 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Merry Christmas, Mary Christmas! 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Angel Girl 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Superheroes Don't Clean Up Their Rooms...Or Do They?(With: Zack Bush) 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Superheroes Don't Have Bedtimes ... Or Do They?(With: Zack Bush) 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	The Campaign 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Caring Camels 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Panda Power! 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Superheroes Don't Get Scared...or Do They?:(With: Zack Bush) 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	A Freaky Friendship 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	A Postcard from Costa Rica 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	A Postcard from Japan 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	A Spell Slipup 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	A Spooky Sleepover 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	A Wild Ride 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	A Witchy Welcome 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	Boo Times Two! 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	Cows in the House 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	Dog Learns to Share 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26	Dog Tells a Story 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
27	Don't Tell Me What to Boo! 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
28	Duck Makes a Splash! 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
29	Duck and Dog Bake a Pie 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
30	Duck and Dog Take a Hike 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
31	Duck and Dog, Friends Forever 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
32	Escape from Eerie Island 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
33	Fishing in Magic Lake 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
34	Grace Speaks Up 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
35	How Do You...Boo? 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
36	In the Club 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
37	In the Kitchen 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
38	Isabella Learns to Balance 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
39	It's Game Time! 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
40	Just Boo It! 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
41	Ling Gets It Right 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
42	Moose Goes Fishing 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
43	Moose Learns to Paint 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
44	Night School 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
45	Nightmare in the Infirmary 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
46	Olive and Charlotte 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
47	One, Two, Three...Boo! 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
48	Our New Friend! 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
49	Rachel Leads the Way 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
50	Ready Set School! 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
51	Shake Your Booty! 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
52	Tent Troubles! 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
53	The Animal Fairy Can’t Fly 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
54	The Birthday Fairy Is Stuck 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
55	The Christmas Fairy Gets a Ride 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
56	The Dad Surprise 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
57	The Goldfish Wish 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
58	The Music Fairy Is Late 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
59	The Mystery of the Lost Library Book 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
60	The Mystery of the Missing Stapler 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
61	The Mystery of the Moving Desks 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
62	The Mystery of the Secret Notes 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
63	The Mystery of the Stolen Snacks 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
64	The Summer Fairy Is Lost 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
65	The Tooth Fairy Needs Help 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
66	Up a Tree 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
67	Up at Night 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
68	Xoxo, Willow 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2006–2014)

Laurie Friedman's Ruby Valentine series consists of two young adult books published between 2006 and 2014. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Love, Ruby Valentine followed by Ruby Valentine and the Sweet Surprise. Both installments follow this character's story as intended by the author.

Start with Love, Ruby Valentine and read in order.

#	Title
1	Love, Ruby Valentine 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Ruby Valentine and the Sweet Surprise 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2021–2021)

The Silly Milly series consists of three illustrated children's books published in 2021 by Laurie Friedman. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Silly Milly and the Birthday Surprise, followed by Silly Milly and the Rainy Day Rescue, and concluding with Silly Milly and the Spooky Sleepover. Each standalone adventure follows the titular character through different seasonal scenarios and social situations.

Start with Silly Milly and the Birthday Surprise and read in order.

#	Title
1	Silly Milly and the Birthday Surprise 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Silly Milly and the Rainy Day Rescue 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Silly Milly and the Spooky Sleepover 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

8 books (2021–2022)

The Spots and Stripes series by Laurie Friedman consists of eight books published between 2021 and 2022, following a publication order reading sequence. The series appears to be complete and features holiday and seasonal themes alongside school-related adventures. These young adult titles should be read in the order they were released, beginning with Happy New Year, Spots and Stripes!

Start with Happy New Year, Spots and Stripes!, the first of 8 books in the Spots and Stripes series.

#	Title
1	Happy New Year, Spots and Stripes! 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Happy Valentine's Day, Spots and Stripes! 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Spots and Stripes Celebrate Earth Day 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Spots and Stripes Celebrate Thanksgiving 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Spots and Stripes and the Spooky Halloween 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Spots and Stripes and the Very Merry Christmas 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Spots and Stripes Learn to Read 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Welcome to School, Spots and Stripes 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2022–2022)

The Beans is a six-book young adult series by Laurie Friedman published in 2022. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Beans Build a House and continuing through The Beans Go Camping, The Beans Plant a Garden, The Beans Run a Race, The Beans Take a Road Trip, and concluding with The Beans Watch a Scary Movie.

Start with The Beans Build a House, the first of 6 books in the The Beans series.

#	Title
1	The Beans Build a House 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Beans Go Camping 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Beans Plant a Garden 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Beans Run a Race 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Beans Take a Road Trip 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Beans Watch a Scary Movie 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible