Randolph Caldecott books in order
British artist and illustrator
- Lived
- 1846–1886
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 15
Randolph Caldecott published 2 novels, 3 children's books, 2 poetry collections and 8 other books, beginning with The Queen of Hearts (1876). The best-known is R. Caldecott's Picture Book (1879).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Randolph Caldecott
Standalone novels in order
The Great Panjandrum Himself (1880)
The Milkmaid (1880)
Children's books in order
The Queen of Hearts (1876)
The House That Jack Built (1878)
The Three Jovial Huntsmen (1880)
Poetry in order
Hey Diddle Diddle (1882)
Sing a Song for Sixpence (1890)
Other books in order
R. Caldecott's Picture Book (1879)
Come Lasses and Lads (1880)
Ride A-cock Horse to Banbury + (1880)
The Farmer's Boy (1880)
The Fox Jumps Over the Parson's Gate (1880)
A Sketch-book of R. Caldecott's (1883)
R. Caldecott's Second Collection of Pictures and Songs (1895)
The Hey Diddle Diddle Picture Book (1900)
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About Randolph Caldecott
Randolph Caldecott was a prolific British artist and illustrator who illustrated novels and accounts of foreign travel, made humorous drawings depicting hunting and fashionable life, drew cartoons, made sketches of the Houses of Parliament inside and out, and exhibited sculptures and paintings in oil and watercolour in the Royal Academy. He is most famous for his illustrations of children's books, for transforming the style of book illustration, and for his continuing influence on illustrators of children's books.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Randolph Caldecott FAQ
- How many books has Randolph Caldecott written?
- Randolph Caldecott published 2 novels, 3 children's books, 2 poetry collections and 8 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Randolph Caldecott's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with R. Caldecott's Picture Book.
- What is Randolph Caldecott's last book?
- The Milkmaid (1880).
- What is Randolph Caldecott's most famous book?
- R. Caldecott's Picture Book (1879) is Randolph Caldecott's most widely read book.
- Can I read Randolph Caldecott's books for free?
- Yes. 8 books by Randolph Caldecott are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.