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Laura Joffe Numeroff

Bestselling Author • 4 Series • 64 Books

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64
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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Children's Books
Start with: Amy for Short (1976)
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Publication Order of If You Give... Books
Start with: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie (1985)
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Publication Order of The Jellybeans Books
Start with: The Jellybeans and the Big Dance (2008)

About Laura Joffe Numeroff

She was thrilled when she was told she could take any six library books home. She would lie on her bed and just read for hours. Then as quickly as she finished the six books, she would head on back to the library to get more. She credits her current profession to two very specific childhood favorites, claiming that they are the reason she is a writer: “Eloise” by Kay Thompson and “Stuart Little” by E. B. White. Now she loves nonfiction, biographies, and stories that deal with travel. Besides reading, she also loves watching movies. One year, she saw a total of seventy-two movies. She enjoys exploring the state of California (where she lives) and enjoys driving through the country and watching the cows (she spent twenty-five years in New York City). Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Children's Books series, Laura Joffe Numeroff has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.

📚 All Book Series by Laura Joffe Numeroff

Publication Order of ...Do Best Books
7 books 1999–2012
1

What Mommies Do Best

What Mommies Do Best continues the Publication Order of ...Do Best Books story arc with Laura Joffe Numeroff's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1999
2

What Daddies Do Best

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2001
3

What Grandmas Do Best

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2001
4

What Grandpas Do Best

What Grandpas Do Best continues the Publication Order of ...Do Best Books story arc with Laura Joffe Numeroff's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2001
5

What Puppies Do Best

What Puppies Do Best continues the Publication Order of ...Do Best Books story arc with Laura Joffe Numeroff's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2011
6

What Brothers Do Best

What Brothers Do Best is an essential installment in the Publication Order of ...Do Best Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Joffe Numeroff have come to expect.

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2012
7

What Sisters Do Best:

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2012
Publication Order of If You Give... Books
20 books 1985–2020
1

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

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1985
2

If You Give a Moose a Muffin

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1991
3

Mouse Cookies

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1995
4

If You Give a Pig a Pancake

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1998
5

If You Take a Mouse to the Movies

If You Take a Mouse to the Movies continues the Publication Order of If You Give... Books story arc with Laura Joffe Numeroff's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2000
6

If You Give a Pig a Party

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2000
7

If You Give a Pig a Pumpkin

If You Give a Pig a Pumpkin continues the Publication Order of If You Give... Books story arc with Laura Joffe Numeroff's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2000
8

If You Take a Mouse to School

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2002
9

If You Give an Author a Pencil

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2002
10

Mouse Cookies & More: A Treasury

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of If You Give... Books with Mouse Cookies & More: A Treasury, another outstanding contribution from Laura Joffe Numeroff.

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2006
11

If You Give A Cat A Cupcake Recipes

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2006
12

Merry Christmas, Mouse!

Merry Christmas, Mouse! is an essential installment in the Publication Order of If You Give... Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Joffe Numeroff have come to expect.

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2007
13

Time for School, Mouse!

Time for School, Mouse! is an essential installment in the Publication Order of If You Give... Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Joffe Numeroff have come to expect.

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2008
14

If You Give a Cat a Cupcake

If You Give a Cat a Cupcake continues the Publication Order of If You Give... Books story arc with Laura Joffe Numeroff's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2008
15

Happy Easter, Mouse!

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2010
16

If You Give a Dog a Donut

If You Give a Dog a Donut is an essential installment in the Publication Order of If You Give... Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Joffe Numeroff have come to expect.

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2011
17

It's Pumpkin Day, Mouse!

It's Pumpkin Day, Mouse! is an essential installment in the Publication Order of If You Give... Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Joffe Numeroff have come to expect.

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2012
18

If You Give a Mouse a Brownie

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of If You Give... Books with If You Give a Mouse a Brownie, another outstanding contribution from Laura Joffe Numeroff.

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2016
19

If You Give a Man a Cookie: A Parody

If You Give a Man a Cookie: A Parody continues the Publication Order of If You Give... Books story arc with Laura Joffe Numeroff's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2017
20

Happy Birthday, Mouse!

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2020
Publication Order of The Jellybeans Books
6 books 2008–2014
1

The Jellybeans and the Big Dance

The Jellybeans and the Big Dance is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Jellybeans Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Joffe Numeroff have come to expect.

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2008
2

The Jellybeans and the Big Book Bonanza

The Jellybeans and the Big Book Bonanza continues the Publication Order of The Jellybeans Books story arc with Laura Joffe Numeroff's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2010
3

The Jellybeans and the Big Camp Kickoff

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Jellybeans Books with The Jellybeans and the Big Camp Kickoff, another outstanding contribution from Laura Joffe Numeroff.

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2011
4

The Jellybeans and the Big Art Adventure

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2012
5

The Jellybeans Love to Dance

The Jellybeans Love to Dance explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of The Jellybeans Books series by Laura Joffe Numeroff.

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2013
6

The Jellybeans Love to Read

The Jellybeans Love to Read explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of The Jellybeans Books series by Laura Joffe Numeroff.

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2014
Publication Order of Children's Books
31 books 1976–2021
1

Amy for Short

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1976
2

Phoebe Dexter Has Harriet Peterson's Sniffles

Phoebe Dexter Has Harriet Peterson's Sniffles is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Children's Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Joffe Numeroff have come to expect.

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1977
3

Walter

Walter is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Children's Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Joffe Numeroff have come to expect.

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1978
4

Emily's Bunch

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1978
5

You Can't Put Braces on Spaces

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1979
6

The Ugliest Sweater

The Ugliest Sweater continues the Publication Order of Children's Books story arc with Laura Joffe Numeroff's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1980
7

Does Grandma Have an Elmo Elephant Jungle Kit?

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1980
8

Beatrice Doesn't Want To

Beatrice Doesn't Want To is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Children's Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Joffe Numeroff have come to expect.

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1981
9

Digger

Digger is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Children's Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Joffe Numeroff have come to expect.

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1983
10

Dogs Don't Wear Sneakers

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Children's Books with Dogs Don't Wear Sneakers, another outstanding contribution from Laura Joffe Numeroff.

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1993
11

Chimps Don't Wear Glasses

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1995
12

Two for Stew

Two for Stew is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Children's Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Joffe Numeroff have come to expect.

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1996
13

Why A Disguise?

Why A Disguise? continues the Publication Order of Children's Books story arc with Laura Joffe Numeroff's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1996
14

Monster Munchies

Monster Munchies is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Children's Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Joffe Numeroff have come to expect.

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1998
15

Sometimes I Wonder If Poodles Like Noodles

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Children's Books with Sometimes I Wonder If Poodles Like Noodles, another outstanding contribution from Laura Joffe Numeroff.

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1999
16

The Hope Tree: Kids Talk about Breast Cancer

The Hope Tree: Kids Talk about Breast Cancer is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Children's Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Joffe Numeroff have come to expect.

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1999
17

The Chicken Sisters

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Children's Books with The Chicken Sisters, another outstanding contribution from Laura Joffe Numeroff.

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2002
18

Laura Numeroff's 10-Step Guide to Living with Your Monster

Laura Numeroff's 10-Step Guide to Living with Your Monster continues the Publication Order of Children's Books story arc with Laura Joffe Numeroff's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2002
19

Sherman Crunchley

Sherman Crunchley continues the Publication Order of Children's Books story arc with Laura Joffe Numeroff's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2003
20

When Sheep Sleep

When Sheep Sleep is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Children's Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Joffe Numeroff have come to expect.

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2006
21

The Jellybeans and the Big Dance

The Jellybeans and the Big Dance is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Children's Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Joffe Numeroff have come to expect.

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2008
22

Happy Valentine's Day, Mouse!

Happy Valentine's Day, Mouse! is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Children's Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Joffe Numeroff have come to expect.

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2008
23

Would I Trade My Parents?

Would I Trade My Parents? continues the Publication Order of Children's Books story arc with Laura Joffe Numeroff's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2009
24

The Jellybeans and the Big Book Bonanza

The Jellybeans and the Big Book Bonanza continues the Publication Order of Children's Books story arc with Laura Joffe Numeroff's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2010
25

Otis & Sydney and the Best Birthday Ever

Otis & Sydney and the Best Birthday Ever is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Children's Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Laura Joffe Numeroff have come to expect.

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2010
26

The Jellybeans and the Big Camp Kickoff

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Children's Books with The Jellybeans and the Big Camp Kickoff, another outstanding contribution from Laura Joffe Numeroff.

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2011
27

The Jellybeans and the Big Art Adventure

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Children's Books with The Jellybeans and the Big Art Adventure, another outstanding contribution from Laura Joffe Numeroff.

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2012
28

Lots of Lambs

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Children's Books with Lots of Lambs, another outstanding contribution from Laura Joffe Numeroff.

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2012
29

Nighty-Night, Cooper

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2013
30

The Best Mouse Cookie

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Children's Books with The Best Mouse Cookie, another outstanding contribution from Laura Joffe Numeroff.

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2019
31

Ponyella

Ponyella continues the Publication Order of Children's Books story arc with Laura Joffe Numeroff's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2021

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Laura Joffe Numeroff?

Laura Joffe Numeroff is a bestselling author known for 4 book series containing over 64 books. Popular series include Publication Order of ...Do Best Books, Publication Order of If You Give... Books, Publication Order of The Jellybeans Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best Laura Joffe Numeroff series to start with?

For readers new to Laura Joffe Numeroff's work, the Publication Order of Children's Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 31 books. Begin with Amy for Short to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Laura Joffe Numeroff written?

Laura Joffe Numeroff has written over 64 books across 4 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Laura Joffe Numeroff books in order?

Yes, reading Laura Joffe Numeroff's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.

What genre does Laura Joffe Numeroff write in?

Laura Joffe Numeroff writes primarily in fiction. With 4 series across 64 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Laura Joffe Numeroff's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Laura Joffe Numeroff's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.

What is Laura Joffe Numeroff's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Laura Joffe Numeroff's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Children's Books series. The first book, Amy for Short, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.