Clyde Robert Bulla books in order
American children's writer
- Lived
- 1914–2007
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 48
Clyde Robert Bulla published 1 novel, 13 novellas, 32 children's books and 2 other books, beginning with Riding the Pony Express (1948). The best-known is The Chalk Box Kid (1987).
Updated September 2026
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The Chalk Box Kid
Clyde Robert Bulla's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Keep Running, Allen! (1978)
Novellas in order
The Donkey Cart (1946)
Surprise for a Cowboy (1950)
Ranch for Danny (1951)
White Sails to China (1955)
Old Charlie (1957)
Open the Door and See All the People (1965)
White Bird (1966)
Take Care of Dexter (1973)
Marco Moonlight (1976)
Last Look (1979)
A Lion to Guard Us (1981)
Paint Brush Kid (1998)
Three Dollar Mule (1999)
Children's books in order
Riding the Pony Express (1948)
Song of St.Francis (1952)
Star of Wild Horse Canyon (1953)
A Dog Named Penny (1955)
The Poppy Seeds (1955)
Weekly Reader Childrens Book Club Presents John Billington, Friend of Squanto (1956)
Ghost Town Treasure (1957)
Stories of Favorite Operas (1959)
A Tree Is a Plant (1960)
Benito (1961)
The Ring and the Fire (1962)
The Sword in the Tree (1962)
Indian Hill (1963)
The Viking Adventure (1963)
Lincoln's Birthday (1965)
St. Valentine's Day (1965)
The Ghost of Windy Hill (1968)
Joseph, the Dreamer (1971)
Pocahontas and the Strangers (1971)
Dexter (1973)
Daniel's Duck (1979)
Poor Boy, Rich Boy (1982)
Charlie's House (1983)
Squanto (1986)
The Chalk Box Kid (1987)
My Friend the Monster (1990)
Eagle Feather (1994)
Pirate's Promise (1994)
The Valentine Cat (1994)
What Makes a Shadow? (1994)
The Secret Valley (1999)
The Story of Valentine's Day (1999)
Other books in order
More Stories of Favorite Operas (1965)
Shoeshine Girl (1975)
About Clyde Robert Bulla
Clyde Robert Bulla was an American writer who wrote over fifty books for children. He received his early education in a one-room schoolhouse where he began writing stories and songs. He finished his first book shortly after his graduation from high school and then went to work on a newspaper as a columnist and a typesetter. His first book, The Donkey Cart, was published in 1946. His autobiography, A Grain of Wheat: A Writer Begins, was published in 1985. The book referred to an essay he wrote in 1924 for the St. Joseph Gazette in which he tied with 100 others for third-place to write about a grain of wheat.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Clyde Robert Bulla FAQ
- How many books has Clyde Robert Bulla written?
- Clyde Robert Bulla published 1 novel, 13 novellas, 32 children's books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Clyde Robert Bulla's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Chalk Box Kid.
- What is Clyde Robert Bulla's last book?
- Three Dollar Mule (1999).
- What is Clyde Robert Bulla's most famous book?
- The Chalk Box Kid (1987) is Clyde Robert Bulla's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.