Natalie Babbitt books in order
American children's writer and illustrator
- Lived
- 1932–2016
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 18
Natalie Babbitt published 2 novels, 1 novella, 3 short story collections, 11 children's books and 1 other book, beginning with The Search for Delicious (1975). The best-known is Tuck Everlasting (1975).
Updated September 2026
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Tuck Everlasting
Natalie Babbitt's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Herbert Rowbarge (1982)
The Something (1986)
Novellas in order
Tuck Everlasting (1975)
Short story collections in order
The Devil's Storybook (1974)
Devil's Other Storybook (1987)
Jack Plank Tells Tales (2007)
Children's books in order
Dick Foote and the Shark (1967)
The Search for Delicious (1975)
The Eyes of the Amaryllis (1977)
Kneeknock Rise (1981)
Goody Hall (1984)
Nellie (1989)
Bub, Or, the Very Best Thing (1994)
Ouch! (1998)
Tuck Everlasting, 25th Anniversary Edition (Sunburst Book) (2000)
Elsie Times Eight (2001)
The Moon Over High Street (2012)
Other books in order
Cascades - "Tuck Everlasting" (1983)
Film and TV adaptations
- Tuck Everlasting (2002)Film · from Tuck Everlasting
About Natalie Babbitt
Natalie Zane Babbitt was an American writer and illustrator of children's books. Her 1975 novel, Tuck Everlasting, was adapted into two feature films and a Broadway musical. She received the Newbery Honor and Christopher Award, and was the U.S. nominee for the biennial international Hans Christian Andersen Award in 1982.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Natalie Babbitt FAQ
- How many books has Natalie Babbitt written?
- Natalie Babbitt published 2 novels, 1 novella, 3 short story collections, 11 children's books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Natalie Babbitt's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Tuck Everlasting.
- What is Natalie Babbitt's last book?
- Jack Plank Tells Tales (2007).
- What is Natalie Babbitt's most famous book?
- Tuck Everlasting (1975) is Natalie Babbitt's most widely read book.
- Which Natalie Babbitt books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Tuck Everlasting (film, 2002).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.