Nicola Bayley Reading Order
3 series · 13 books
Nicola Bayley is a British illustrator and author renowned for her detailed, imaginative depictions of feline characters in children's literature. Born in Singapore, she has created artwork for numerous acclaimed picture books and authored her own collections spanning fantasy and young adult genres from the 1970s through early 2000s. Her distinctive artistic style, particularly her intricate portrayals of cats, has made her a beloved figure in children's book illustration across multiple series and standalone works.
Children's Series
Complete3 books (1976–1983)
Start with Puss in Boots and read in order.
Start this series with Puss in Boots
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Collections Series
Complete5 books (1975–2002)
Start with Nicola Bayley's Book of Nursery Rhymes, the first of 5 books in the Collections series.
Start this series with Nicola Bayley's Book of Nursery Rhymes
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Copycats Series
Complete5 books (1984–1984)
Start with Crab Cat, the first of 5 books in the Copycats series.
Start this series with Crab Cat
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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.