Louis Slobodkin books in order

American artist

Lived
1903–1975
Country
United States
Books
15

Louis Slobodkin published 3 novels, 1 novella, 7 children's books and 4 other books, beginning with Magic Michael (1944). The best-known is The Little Mermaid Who Could Not Sing (1956).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Louis Slobodkin

Standalone novels in order

  1. A Good Place to Hide (1961)

  2. Round Trip Space Ship (1968)

    168 pages

  3. The Space Ship in the Park (1972)

    167 pages

Novellas in order

  1. Three-Seated Space Ship (1962)

    126 pages

Children's books in order

  1. Magic Michael (1944)

    43 pages

  2. Adventures of Arab (1946)

    123 pages

  3. The Space Ship Under the Apple Tree (1952)

    114 pages

  4. The Amiable Giant (1955)

  5. Melvin (1957)

  6. The First Book of Drawing (1958)

    68 pages

  7. The Space Ship Returns to the Apple Tree (1958)

    127 pages

Other books in order

  1. The Seaweed Hat (1947)

    48 pages

  2. The Little Mermaid Who Could Not Sing (1956)

  3. Trick or Treat (1959)

    40 pages

  4. Sculpture; Principles and Practice (1973)

    255 pages

About Louis Slobodkin

Louis Slobodkin was an American sculptor, writer, and illustrator of numerous children's books.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Louis Slobodkin FAQ

How many books has Louis Slobodkin written?
Louis Slobodkin published 3 novels, 1 novella, 7 children's books and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Louis Slobodkin's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Little Mermaid Who Could Not Sing.
What is Louis Slobodkin's last book?
The Space Ship in the Park (1972).
What is Louis Slobodkin's most famous book?
The Little Mermaid Who Could Not Sing (1956) is Louis Slobodkin'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.