Nicola Bayley Reading Order
3 series ยท 13 books
Nicola Bayley was a British author and illustrator originally from Singapore, recognized for her enchanting children's literature. With a distinctive style, she has produced 13 books across three series, including her popular titles in Copycats, Children's, and Collections. Active from 1975 until 2002, Bayley is best known for her captivating illustrations, particularly in works such as The Mousehole Cat.
Children's Series
Complete3 books (1976โ1983)
Start with Puss in Boots and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Puss in Boots 1976Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | One Old Oxford Ox 1977Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | The Mouldy 1983Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Collections Series
Complete5 books (1975โ2002)
Start with Nicola Bayley's Book of Nursery Rhymes, the first of 5 books in the Collections series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Nicola Bayley's Book of Nursery Rhymes 1975Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | As I Was Going Up and Down and Other Nonsense Rhymes 1985Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Bedtime & Moonshine: Lullabies and Nonsense 1987Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | The Necessary Cat 1998Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | The Curious Cat 2002Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Copycats Series
Complete5 books (1984โ1984)
Start with Crab Cat, the first of 5 books in the Copycats series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Crab Cat 1984Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 2 | Elephant Cat 1984Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 3 | Parrot Cat 1984Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 4 | Polar Bear Cat 1984Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
| 5 | Spider Cat 1984Buy ๐บ๐ธ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Nicola Bayley written?
- Nicola Bayley has written 13 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1975 to 2002.
- What is the first book in each Nicola Bayley series?
- Here are the first books in Nicola Bayley's series: Children's: Puss in Boots; Collections: Nicola Bayley's Book of Nursery Rhymes; Copycats: Crab Cat.
- What order should I read Nicola Bayley's books?
- We recommend reading Nicola Bayley's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Nicola Bayley's series complete?
- Nicola Bayley has 3 completed series.

