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ⓘ About Nick Eliopulos
About Nick Eliopulos The American children’s fantasy author Nick Eliopulos has been writing for quite some time now, reaching a huge audience worldwide. Creating imaginative and entertaining stories that really come alive off the page, he employs a hugely innovative approach to the genre. Writing in a clear and accessible manner too, his books are easy and simple to pick up for younger readers, whilst remaining massively engaging. Drawing the reader in, he creates rich and immersive worlds for them to explore, all with warmth, wit, humor, and heart. Taking the reader on a journey ostensibly, many of his books are part of series, which ensures they continually come back for more time and time again.
All Book Series by Nick Eliopulos
The Wandering Hour
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2024 Co-authored · Zack Loran Clark
The Heart-Stealer Mask
Book 2 of 3 · published 2024 Co-authored · Zack Loran Clark
Shadowglass
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2026 Co-authored · Zack Loran Clark
The End of the Overworld!
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2024 Co-authored · Random House
The Rise of the Arch-Illager
Book 6 of 26 · published 2020 Anthology · Matt Forbeck
Don't Fear the Creeper
Book 14 of 26 · published 2022 Anthology · Delilah S. Dawson
Minecraft: The Outsider
Book 19 of 26 · published 2023 Anthology · Danica Davidson
Minecraft: The Tournament
Book 20 of 26 · published 2024 Anthology · DaVaun Sanders
Minecraft: Journey to the Ancient City
Book 22 of 26 · published 2024 Anthology · Danny Lore
Minecraft: House of Horrors
Book 23 of 26 · published 2025 Anthology · Angel Luis Colón
Minecraft: One Last Quest
Book 24 of 26 · published 2025 Anthology · Brandon Hoàng
Minecraft: Adventure School
Book 25 of 26 · published 2026 Anthology · Monica Sanz
Minecraft: Battle of the Block
Latest in the series · book 26 of 26 · published 2026 Anthology · Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
I Like Bugs
Series opener · book 1 of 25 · published 1938 Anthology · Margaret Wise Brown
The Snowman and the Snowdog
Book 3 of 25 · published 1978 Anthology · Raymond Briggs
Dancing Dinos Go to School
Book 5 of 25 · published 1998 Anthology · Sally Lucas
The Cat in the Hat the Movie!: Cooking with the Cat
Book 8 of 25 · published 2003 Anthology · Bonnie Worth
Barbie: Love Is in the Air
Book 11 of 25 · published 2006 Anthology · Apple Jordan
Barbie: Horse Show Champ
Book 14 of 25 · published 2009 Multi-author collection
Big Friend, Little Friend
Book 15 of 25 · published 2010 Anthology · Melissa Lagonegro
Robot, Go Bot!: A Comic Reader
Book 21 of 25 · published 2013 Anthology · Dana Meachen Rau
Santa's Little Engine
Book 22 of 25 · published 2014 Anthology · Kristen L. Depken
Love Stinks!
Latest in the series · book 25 of 25 · published 2022 Anthology · Diana Murray
Beef Stew
Series opener · book 1 of 127 · published 1965 Anthology · Barbara Brenner
Lowly Worm Meets the Early Bird
Book 2 of 127 · published 1968 Anthology · Richard Scarry
Five Silly Fishermen
Book 11 of 127 · published 1989 Anthology · Roberta Edwards
Happy Birthday, Thomas!
Book 14 of 127 · published 1990 Anthology · Rev. W. Awdry
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Bug
Book 15 of 127 · published 1991 Anthology · Katharine Ross
P. J. Funnybunny Camps Out
Book 16 of 127 · published 1994 Anthology · Marilyn Sadler
The Statue of Liberty
Book 17 of 127 · published 1995 Anthology · Lucille Recht Penner
The Berenstain Bears by the Sea
Book 18 of 127 · published 1998 Anthology · Stan and Jan Berenstain
The Worst Helper Ever
Book 19 of 127 · published 1998 Anthology · Richard Scarry
My Best Friend Is Out of This World
Book 20 of 127 · published 1998 Anthology · Sarah Albee
Baker, Baker Cookie Maker
Book 21 of 127 · published 1998 Anthology · Linda Hayward
My New Pet is the Greatest
Book 23 of 127 · published 1998 Anthology · Sarah Albee
Little Critter Sleeps Over
Book 25 of 127 · published 1999 Anthology · Mercer Mayer
Bones: A Science Book for Kids
Book 26 of 127 · published 1999 Anthology · Stephen Krensky
Star Wars: Episode I - Queen in Disguise
Book 31 of 127 · published 2000 Anthology · Monica Kulling
Mouse Makes Magic
Book 35 of 127 · published 2002 Anthology · Kathryn Heling,Deborah Hembrook
Pinocchio's Nose Grows
Book 38 of 127 · published 2002 Anthology · Barbara Gaines Winkelman
Ready? Set. Raymond!
Book 39 of 127 · published 2002 Anthology · Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
The Tail of Little Skunk
Book 40 of 127 · published 2002 Anthology · Marsha Diane Arnold
Barbie: Lost and Found
Book 41 of 127 · published 2002 Anthology · Carol Pugliano-Martin
A Pony for a Princess
Book 43 of 127 · published 2003 Anthology · Andrea Posner-Sanchez
P.J. Funnybunny's Bag of Tricks
Book 45 of 127 · published 2004 Anthology · Marilyn Sadler
Buzz's Backpack Adventure
Book 46 of 127 · published 2004 Anthology · Apple Jordan
Home, Stinky Home
Book 47 of 127 · published 2004 Anthology · Melissa Lagonegro
Here Comes Silent E!
Book 48 of 127 · published 2004 Anthology · Anna Jane Hays
Barbie and the Magic of Pegasus
Book 50 of 127 · published 2005 Anthology · Tennant Redbank
Mary Clare Likes to Share
Book 52 of 127 · published 2006 Anthology · Joy N. Hulme
Ballerina Princess
Book 55 of 127 · published 2007 Anthology · Melissa Lagonegro,Niall Harding
Honey Bunny's Honey Bear
Book 56 of 127 · published 2007 Anthology · Marilyn Sadler
Roadwork!
Book 57 of 127 · published 2008 Anthology · Walt Disney,Melissa Lagonegro
Barbie and the Diamond Castle
Book 61 of 127 · published 2008 Anthology · Kristen L. Depken
Snow Wonder
Book 62 of 127 · published 2008 Anthology · Charles Ghigna,Julia Woolf
Barbie: Thumbelina
Book 65 of 127 · published 2009 Anthology · Diane Wright Landolf
The Perfect Dress
Book 66 of 127 · published 2009 Anthology · Walt Disney,Melissa Lagonegro,Elisa Marrucchi
Super Friends: Going Bananas
Book 67 of 127 · published 2009 Anthology · Ben Harper
Barbie and the Three Musketeers
Book 69 of 127 · published 2009 Anthology · Mary Man-Kong
Barbie in a Mermaid Tale
Book 70 of 127 · published 2010 Anthology · Christy Webster
Outside My Window
Book 75 of 127 · published 2010 Anthology · Melissa Lagonegro
I Can Be a Ballerina
Book 80 of 127 · published 2011 Anthology · Christy Webster
Dora and the Unicorn King
Book 82 of 127 · published 2011 Anthology · Ellie Seiss,Rosemary Contreras
Here Comes Peter Cottontail
Book 88 of 127 · published 2012 Anthology · Kristen L. Depken
The Spring Chicken!
Book 96 of 127 · published 2013 Anthology · Sue DiCicco,Nickelodeon Publishing,Mary Tillworth,Zachary Trover,Steve Talkowski,Rodney Stringfellow,Robert Scull,Jonny Belt
Super Soap
Book 97 of 127 · published 2013 Anthology · Nickelodeon Publishing,Clark Stubbs,Lorraine O'Connell
Barbie: I Can Be...A Baby Doctor
Book 98 of 127 · published 2013 Anthology · Kristen L. Depken
Dusty Flies High
Book 100 of 127 · published 2013 Anthology · Susan Amerikaner
A Tale of Two Sisters
Book 104 of 127 · published 2013 Anthology · Melissa Lagonegro
Little Lost Dolphin
Book 107 of 127 · published 2014 Anthology · Jiyoung An,Kristen L. Depken
Fairytale Magic
Book 108 of 127 · published 2014 Anthology · Kristen L. Depken
We Love to Dance!
Book 109 of 127 · published 2015 Anthology · Kristen L. Depken
Island of the Lost Horses
Book 110 of 127 · published 2015 Anthology · Kristen L. Depken
We Save the Music!
Book 112 of 127 · published 2016 Anthology · Kristen L. Depken
Sing Your Song!
Book 114 of 127 · published 2017 Anthology · Kristen L. Depken
Save the Rainbow!
Book 117 of 127 · published 2018 Anthology · Kristen L. Depken
A Puppy for Miguel
Book 118 of 127 · published 2019 Anthology · Melissa Lagonegro
A Toy for Trinket
Book 119 of 127 · published 2019 Anthology · Kristen L. Depken
Susan B. Anthony: Her Fight for Equal Rights
Book 120 of 127 · published 2020 Anthology · Monica Kulling
Ready? Set. Birthday!
Book 121 of 127 · published 2022 Anthology · Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
Ready? Set. Rides!
Book 122 of 127 · published 2023 Anthology · Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
Give What You Can
Book 124 of 127 · published 2023 Anthology · Alexandra Penfold
Ready? Set. Puppies!
Book 125 of 127 · published 2024 Anthology · Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
100 Days!
Latest in the series · book 127 of 127 · published 2025 Anthology · Alexandra Penfold
Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse
Series opener · book 1 of 224 · published 1969 Anthology · Leo Lionni
The Nutcracker Ballet
Book 2 of 224 · published 1983 Anthology · Deborah Hautzig
Little Witch's Big Night
Book 4 of 224 · published 1984 Anthology · Deborah Hautzig
The Best Mistake Ever!
Book 5 of 224 · published 1984 Anthology · Richard Scarry
Whales: The Gentle Giants
Book 10 of 224 · published 1989 Anthology · Joyce Milton
Bravest Dog Ever: Story of Balto
Book 11 of 224 · published 1989 Anthology · Natalie Standiford
The First Thanksgiving
Book 12 of 224 · published 1990 Anthology · Linda Hayward
Richard Scarry's Watch Your Step, Mr. Rabbit!
Book 13 of 224 · published 1991 Anthology · Richard Scarry
Christopher Columbus
Book 14 of 224 · published 1991 Anthology · Stephen Krensky
Little Sure Shot
Book 16 of 224 · published 1993 Anthology · Stephanie Spinner,Jose Miralles
The True Story of Pocahontas
Book 18 of 224 · published 1994 Anthology · Lucille Recht Penner
Marmee's Surprise: A Little Women Story
Book 22 of 224 · published 1997 Anthology · Monica Kulling
Sunshine, Moonshine
Book 23 of 224 · published 1997 Anthology · Jennifer Armstrong
Arthur Tricks the Tooth Fairy
Book 24 of 224 · published 1998 Anthology · Marc Brown
Babe the Sheep Pig: Oops, Pig!
Book 27 of 224 · published 1998 Anthology · Shana Corey
Bears Life in the Wild
Book 28 of 224 · published 1998 Anthology · Monica Kulling
Little Witch Goes to School
Book 29 of 224 · published 1998 Anthology · Deborah Hautzig
Arthur, Clean Your Room!
Book 30 of 224 · published 1999 Anthology · Marc Brown
Alligators: Life in the Wild
Book 33 of 224 · published 2000 Anthology · Monica Kulling
Little Witch's Bad Dream
Book 34 of 224 · published 2000 Anthology · Deborah Hautzig
Elephants: Life in the Wild
Book 35 of 224 · published 2000 Anthology · Monica Kulling
George Washington and the General's Dog
Book 40 of 224 · published 2002 Anthology · Frank Murphy
Arthur's Back to School Surprise
Book 41 of 224 · published 2002 Anthology · Marc Brown
Lewis and Clark: A Prairie Dog for the President
Book 42 of 224 · published 2003 Anthology · Shirley Raye Redmond
Arthur and the School Pet
Book 46 of 224 · published 2003 Anthology · Marc Brown
Eat My Dust!: Henry Ford's First Race
Book 47 of 224 · published 2004 Anthology · Monica Kulling
Little Witch Loves to Write
Book 48 of 224 · published 2004 Anthology · Deborah Hautzig
The Incredible Dash
Book 51 of 224 · published 2004 Anthology · Walt Disney,Dennis R. Shealy
Babe Ruth Saves Baseball!
Book 53 of 224 · published 2005 Anthology · Frank Murphy
Just Keep Swimming
Book 54 of 224 · published 2005 Anthology · Melissa Lagonegro
Arthur Lost in the Museum
Book 55 of 224 · published 2005 Anthology · Marc Brown
Don't Be a Chicken!
Book 56 of 224 · published 2006 Anthology · Melissa Lagonegro
Listen Up!: Alexander Graham Bell's Talking Machine
Book 59 of 224 · published 2007 Anthology · Monica Kulling
Paul Bunyan: My Story
Book 63 of 224 · published 2008 Anthology · David L. Harrison
Disney Fairies: Tink's Treasure Hunt
Book 65 of 224 · published 2009 Anthology · Walt Disney
Amazing Armadillos
Book 67 of 224 · published 2009 Anthology · Jennifer Mckerley
Vidia Takes Charge
Book 72 of 224 · published 2010 Anthology · Walt Disney,Melissa Lagonegro
A Monster is Coming!
Book 74 of 224 · published 2011 Anthology · David L. Harrison
Fox and Crow Are Not Friends
Book 77 of 224 · published 2012 Anthology · Melissa Wiley
How to Help the Earth-By the Lorax
Book 78 of 224 · published 2012 Anthology · Tish Rabe
Francis Scott Key's Star-Spangled Banner
Book 79 of 224 · published 2012 Anthology · Monica Kulling
Abe Lincoln's Hat
Book 80 of 224 · published 2012 Anthology · Martha F. Brenner
The Stinky Giant
Book 82 of 224 · published 2012 Anthology · Ellen Weiss,Mel Friedman
Wedgieman to the Rescue
Book 87 of 224 · published 2013 Anthology · Charise Mericle Harper
The Monster of Sodor
Book 90 of 224 · published 2014 Anthology · Courtney Carbone
Wedgieman and the Big Bunny Trouble
Book 92 of 224 · published 2014 Anthology · Charise Mericle Harper
Miss Grubb, Super Sub!: A Write-In Reader
Book 94 of 224 · published 2014 Anthology · David L. Harrison
Little Lucy Goes to School
Book 95 of 224 · published 2014 Anthology · Ilene Cooper
Fight to the Finish!
Book 100 of 224 · published 2014 Anthology · Bill Scollon
Cupcake Challenge!
Book 102 of 224 · published 2015 Anthology · Mary Tillworth
Welcome to Headquarters
Book 104 of 224 · published 2015 Anthology · Walt Disney
Journey into the Mind
Book 105 of 224 · published 2015 Anthology · Walt Disney
Danger: Dinosaurs!
Book 106 of 224 · published 2015 Anthology · Courtney Carbone
Stingrays! Underwater Fliers
Book 107 of 224 · published 2015 Anthology · Carole Gerber
Take a Hike, Teddy Roosevelt!
Book 111 of 224 · published 2015 Anthology · Frank Murphy
Finding Dory: Dory's Story
Book 115 of 224 · published 2016 Anthology · Bill Scollon
Proud to Be a Ghostbuster
Book 118 of 224 · published 2016 Anthology · David Lewman
The Cookie Boogie
Book 119 of 224 · published 2016 Anthology · Melissa Lagonegro
Apple Picking Day!
Book 120 of 224 · published 2016 Anthology · Candice Ransom
The Mystery of the Riverboat Robber
Book 122 of 224 · published 2016 Anthology · Geoffrey Hayes
All About the Trolls
Book 123 of 224 · published 2016 Anthology · Kristen L. Depken
Sky High: George Ferris's Big Wheel
Book 126 of 224 · published 2016 Anthology · Monica Kulling
Poppy and Branch's Big Adventure
Book 127 of 224 · published 2017 Anthology · Mona Miller
Alexander Hamilton
Book 128 of 224 · published 2017 Anthology · Monica Kulling
Tooth Fairy's Night
Book 129 of 224 · published 2017 Anthology · Candice Ransom
The Fairy Dogmother
Book 131 of 224 · published 2017 Anthology · Maribeth Boelts
Welcome To Super Hero High!
Book 132 of 224 · published 2017 Anthology · Courtney Carbone
Showdown in Space!
Book 133 of 224 · published 2017 Anthology · Courtney Carbone
Dream March: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Book 136 of 224 · published 2017 Anthology · Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
Butterfly Battle!
Book 137 of 224 · published 2018 Anthology · Courtney Carbone
The Incredible Elastigirl
Book 141 of 224 · published 2018 Anthology · Walt Disney,Natasha Bouchard
Dinosaur Rescue!
Book 142 of 224 · published 2018 Anthology · Kristen L. Depken
Cooking with Sam-I-Am
Book 143 of 224 · published 2018 Anthology · Courtney Carbone
Saving the Day!
Book 144 of 224 · published 2018 Anthology · Melissa Lagonegro
Starstruck: The Cosmic Journey of Neil deGrasse Tyson
Book 149 of 224 · published 2018 Anthology · Kathleen Krull
Baby Panda Goes Wild!
Book 151 of 224 · published 2019 Anthology · David Salomon
Truth or Lie: Sharks!
Book 153 of 224 · published 2019 Anthology · Erica S. Perl
Truth or Lie: Dinosaurs!
Book 154 of 224 · published 2019 Anthology · Erica S. Perl
Elsa's Epic Journey
Book 156 of 224 · published 2019 Anthology · Walt Disney,Susan Amerikaner
Truth or Lie: Presidents!
Book 158 of 224 · published 2019 Anthology · Erica S. Perl
Little Critter Goes to School
Book 159 of 224 · published 2020 Anthology · Mercer Mayer
A Day with Dad
Book 161 of 224 · published 2020 Anthology · Walt Disney,Random House Disney
Little Critter and the Best Present
Book 164 of 224 · published 2020 Anthology · Mercer Mayer
The Gingerbread Pup
Book 166 of 224 · published 2020 Anthology · Maribeth Boelts
Truth Or Lie: Inventors!
Book 167 of 224 · published 2020 Anthology · Erica S. Perl
Meet Mario!
Book 177 of 224 · published 2021 Anthology · Random House,Malcolm Shealy
Snack Attack!
Book 178 of 224 · published 2021 Anthology · Random House,Elle Stephens
Samantha Helps a Friend
Book 180 of 224 · published 2021 Anthology · Rebecca Mallary
Molly's Christmas Surprise
Book 184 of 224 · published 2021 Anthology · Lauren Clauss
Beware of Dogbot!
Book 185 of 224 · published 2021 Anthology · Random House,Elle Stephens
Mirabel's Discovery
Book 186 of 224 · published 2021 Anthology · The Disney Storybook Art Team,VickyWeber
Truth or Lie: Cats!
Book 187 of 224 · published 2021 Anthology · Erica S. Perl
Birthday Helpers!
Book 188 of 224 · published 2022 Anthology · Random House,Steve Foxe
Escape from the Nether!
Book 190 of 224 · published 2022 Co-authored · Random House
Search for the Spyglass!
Book 191 of 224 · published 2022 Anthology · Melissa Lagonegro
The Batman
Book 192 of 224 · published 2022 Anthology · Random House,David Lewman
Melody Lifts Her Voice
Book 193 of 224 · published 2022 Anthology · Bria Alston
Dinosaurs in the Wild!
Book 196 of 224 · published 2022 Anthology · Random House,Dennis R. Shealy
Welcome to the Inkwell Isles!
Book 197 of 224 · published 2022 Anthology · Random House,Rachel Chlebowski
Costume Capers
Book 198 of 224 · published 2022 Anthology · Random House,Steve Foxe
Space Ranger to the Rescue
Book 199 of 224 · published 2022 Anthology · RH Disney
Kaya Rides to the Rescue
Book 200 of 224 · published 2022 Anthology · Emma Carlson Berne
Martin and Chris Kratt
Book 201 of 224 · published 2022 Anthology · Chris Kratt
Truth or Lie: Dogs!
Book 205 of 224 · published 2022 Anthology · Erica S. Perl
Scooby's Scary Christmas!
Book 206 of 224 · published 2022 Anthology · Random House
One Fancy Day
Book 209 of 224 · published 2023 Anthology · Random House,Elle Stephens
The Sky's the Limit!
Book 210 of 224 · published 2023 Co-authored · Random House
Meet the Singer!
Book 212 of 224 · published 2023 Anthology · Random House,Steve Foxe
The First Woman Cherokee Chief: Wilma Pearl Mankiller
Book 215 of 224 · published 2023 Anthology · Patricia Morris Buckley
A Princess Treasury
Book 216 of 224 · published 2023 Anthology · Melissa Lagonegro
A Family's Dream
Book 218 of 224 · published 2023 Anthology · Disney Storybook Art Team,Kathy McCullough
Once Upon a Zombie
Book 221 of 224 · published 2023 Anthology · Deborah Underwood
This Makes Me Anxious: First Day of School
Book 223 of 224 · published 2024 Anthology · Courtney Carbone
Minecraft: The Ultimate Collection!
Latest in the series · book 224 of 224 · published 2024 Co-authored · Arie Kaplan
First Kissof True Lip-Locked Moments
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2007
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Nick Eliopulos?
About Nick Eliopulos The American children's fantasy author Nick Eliopulos has been writing for quite some time now, reaching a huge audience worldwide. Creating imaginative and entertaining stories that really come alive off the page, he employs a hugely innovative approach to the genre. Writing in a clear and accessible manner too, his books are easy and simple to pick up for younger readers, whilst remaining massively engaging.
Which Nick Eliopulos series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Step into Reading: Step 1 series, the earliest of Nick Eliopulos's multi-book series: it opens with I Like Bugs (1938) and runs to 25 books across 1938–2022, ending with Love Stinks! (2022). Nick Eliopulos's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Nick Eliopulos written?
Nick Eliopulos has 430 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1938 and 2027. 427 of them belong to 11 named series — the largest being the Step into Reading series with 224 books — and 3 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Nick Eliopulos's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Nick Eliopulos's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Step into Reading: Step 1 (1938–2022, 25 books), Step into Reading: Step 2 (1965–2025, 127 books) and Step into Reading (1969–2024, 224 books), plus 7 more.
How are Nick Eliopulos's books organised into series?
This guide splits Nick Eliopulos's 430 books into 11 named series and 3 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Step into Reading (224 books, 1969–2024); Step into Reading: Step 2 (127 books, 1965–2025); Step into Reading: Step 1 (25 books, 1938–2022); Minecraft Stonesword Saga (6 books, 2021–2024); Minecraft Woodsword Chronicles (6 books, 2019–2021), plus 6 further series.