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
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The Little Mermaid Who Could Not Sing
Louis Slobodkin's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order

A Good Place to Hide (1961)

Round Trip Space Ship (1968)

The Space Ship in the Park (1972)
Novellas in order

Three-Seated Space Ship (1962)
Children's books in order

Magic Michael (1944)

Adventures of Arab (1946)

The Space Ship Under the Apple Tree (1952)

The Amiable Giant (1955)

Melvin (1957)

The First Book of Drawing (1958)

The Space Ship Returns to the Apple Tree (1958)
Other books in order

The Seaweed Hat (1947)

The Little Mermaid Who Could Not Sing (1956)

Trick or Treat (1959)

Sculpture; Principles and Practice (1973)
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.