Marc Brown books in order
American children's writer and illustrator
- Born
- 1946
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 121
Marc Brown has published 24 novels, 6 novellas, 73 children's books, 2 poetry collections and 16 other books, beginning with Arthur and the True Francine (Arthur Adventure Series) (1966). The best-known is Arthur Writes a Story (Arthur Adventure Series) (1998). The latest is Arthur's Jelly Beans (2018).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Marc Brown
Start here
Arthur Writes a Story (Arthur Adventure Series)
Marc Brown's most-read book.
Newest
Arthur's Jelly Beans
Published 2018.
Standalone novels in order
Arthur's Halloween (Arthur Adventure Series) (1983)
Arthur's Tooth (Arthur Adventure Series) (1985)
Arthur's Teacher Trouble (Arthur Adventure Series) (1986)
D.W. Flips! (D.W.) (1987)
Arthur's Baby (Arthur Adventure Series) (1988)
Arthur's Birthday (1991)
Theres No Place Like (Sunny Day Book) (1991)
Arthur Meets the President (1992)
D.W Rides Again (D.W.) (1993)
D.W. Thinks Big (D.W.) (1993)
Arthur's New Puppy (Arthur Adventure Series) (1995)
Arthur Tricks the Tooth Fairy (1997)
Arthur Lost and Found (Arthur Adventure Series) (1998)
Arthur, Clean Your Room! (1999)
D.W., Go to Your Room! (D.W.) (1999)
Arthur's Fire Drill (2000)
Arthur's Teacher Moves In(Arthur Adventure Series) (2000)
D.W.'s Library Card (D.W.) (2001)
Arthur's Birthday Surprise (2004)
Good Night, D.w (2004)
Arthur in New York (2008)
Arthur and the Baby (2011)
Arthur Locked In The Library (2012)
Arthur's Jelly Beans (2018)
Novellas in order
Arthur Accused (Arthur Chapter Books #5) (1998)
Buster's Dino Dilemma (Arthur Chapter Books #7) (1998)
Arthur and the Big Blow-Up (Arthur Chapter Books #20) (1999)
Buster Makes the Grade (Arthur Chapter Book, No. 16) (1999)
King Arthur (Arthur Chapter Books #13) (1999)
Arthur and the Comet Crisis (2002)
Children's books in order
Arthur and the True Francine (Arthur Adventure Series) (1966)
Arthur's Nose (Arthur Adventure Series) (1976)
Arthur's Eyes (Arthur Adventure Series) (1979)
Finger Rhymes (1980)
Pickle Things (1980)
Witches Four (1980)
Arthur Goes to Camp (Arthur Adventure Series) (1982)
Dinosaurs, Beware! A Safety Guide (1982)
Wings on Things (1982)
Arthur's Halloween: An Arthur Adventure (Sep 1982)
Arthur's April Fool (1983)
Arthur's Thanksgiving (Arthur Adventure Series) (1983)
Arthur's Christmas (Arthur Adventure Series) (1984)
The Bionic Bunny Show (1984)
There's No Place Like Home (1984)
Hand Rhymes (1985)
Arthur's Valentine (1988)
D.W. All Wet (D. W.) (1988)
Arthur's Pet Business (1990)
Arthur's Family Vacation (1993)
Arthur's Chicken Pox (1994)
Arthur's Reading Race (1995)
D.W. the Picky Eater (D.W.) (1995)
Arthur's First Sleepover (Arthur Adventure Series) (1996)
Glasses for D.W (1996)
Arthur Babysits (Arthur Adventure Series) (1997)
Arthur's Computer Disaster (1997)
Arthur and the Lost Diary (Arthur Chapter Books #9) (1998)
Arthur and the Popularity Test (Arthur Chapter Books #12) (1998)
Arthur and the Scare-Your-Pants-Off Club (1998)
Arthur Makes the Team (Arthur Chapter Books #3) (1998)
Arthur Rocks with Binky (Arthur Chapter Books #11) (1998)
Arthur Writes a Story (Arthur Adventure Series) (1998)
Arthur's Boo-boo Book (1998)
Arthur's Mystery Envelope (Arthur Chapter Books #1) (1998)
The Mystery of the Stolen Bike (Arthur Chapter Books #8) (1998)
Who's in Love with Arthur? (1998)
Arthur in a Pickle (1999)
Arthur's Underwear (Arthur Adventure Series) (1999)
Muffy's Secret Admirer (1999)
Arthur and the Perfect Brother (2000)
Arthur's Lost Puppy (2000)
Arthur's Perfect Christmas (2000)
D.W.'s Lost Blankie (2000)
Francine the Superstar (2000)
Arthur and the Pen-Pal Playoff (Arthur Good Sports #6) (2001)
Arthur and the Race to Read (Arthur Good Sports #1) (2001)
Arthur's First Kiss (2001)
Arthur's Hiccups (2001)
Arthur's Promise (2001)
Arthur's Science Project (2001)
Manners Matter (2001)
Queen for a Day (2001)
Volunteer of the Year (2001)
What a Mess! (2001)
Arthur's Back-to-school Surprise (2002)
Arthur and the School Pet (2003)
D.W.'s Guide to Preschool (Arthur Adventure Series) (2003)
Arthur's Homework (2004)
Arthur's Mystery Babysitter (2004)
D.W.'s Perfect Present (2004)
Arthur and the Big Snow (2005)
Arthur and the World Record (2005)
Arthur Helps Out (2005)
Arthur Lost in the Museum (2005)
Arthur Tells a Story (2005)
D.W. the Big Boss (2005)
Arthur's Classroom Fib (2007)
Arthur's Tree House (2007)
Arthur's Reading Trick (2009)
Dinosaurs Go Green! (2009)
Arthur Turns Green (2011)
D.w. Goes to Preschool (2011)
Poetry in order
Read-Aloud Rhymes for the Very Young (1986)
Arthur and the Poetry Contest (Arthur Chapter Books #18) (1999)
Other books in order
Spooky Riddles (1983)
Dinosaurs Divorce (1986)
Scared Silly! (1994)
Arthur (1997)
Arthur's Really Helpful Bedtime Stories (1998)
Arthur and the Cootie-Catcher (1999)
Francine, Believe It (1999)
Binky Rules (2000)
Buster Baxter, Cat Saver (2000)
Buster's New Friend (Arthur Chapter Books #23) (2000)
Arthur and the Goalie Ghost (2001)
Arthur and the No Brainer (2002)
Arthur Plays the Blues (2003)
Arthur and the Nerves of Steal (2004)
Arthur Loses His Marbles (2004)
Arthur’s Fever (2020)
About Marc Brown
Marc Tolon Brown is an American illustrator and children's book author best known for writing and illustrating the Arthur book series, which was later adapted into an animated TV series that aired on PBS Kids and other country channels.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Marc Brown FAQ
- How many books has Marc Brown written?
- Marc Brown has published 24 novels, 6 novellas, 73 children's books, 2 poetry collections and 16 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Marc Brown's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Arthur Writes a Story (Arthur Adventure Series).
- What is Marc Brown's latest book?
- Arthur's Jelly Beans (2018).
- What is Marc Brown's most famous book?
- Arthur Writes a Story (Arthur Adventure Series) (1998) is Marc Brown'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.