Robert Lawson books in order
American children's illustrator and writer
- Lived
- 1892–1957
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 19
Robert Lawson published 1 novel, 2 novellas, 15 children's books and 1 other book, beginning with The Story of Ferdinand (1936).
Updated September 2026
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The Story of Ferdinand
Robert Lawson's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Golden Horseshoe (1935)
Novellas in order
Mr. Twigg's Mistake (1947)
McWhinney's Jaunt (1951)
Children's books in order
The Story of Ferdinand (1936)
Just for Fun (1940)
They Were Strong and Good (1940)
I Discover Columbus (1941)
Watchwords of Liberty (1943)
Rabbit Hill (1944)
Mr. Wilmer (1945)
Robbut, a Tale of Tails (1948)
The Fabulous Flight (1949)
Ben and Me (1951)
Edward, Hoppy, and Joe (1952)
Mr Revere & I (1953)
The Tough Winter (1954)
Captain Kidd's Cat (1956)
The Great Wheel (Aug 1957)
Other books in order
Robert Lawson, Illustrator (1972)
About Robert Lawson
Robert Lawson was an American writer and artist, best known for his work as an author and illustrator of children's literature. Lawson won the Caldecott Medal in 1941 for his illustrations in They Were Strong and Good and the Newbery Medal in 1945 for his work on Rabbit Hill; he is the only person to have won both medals. In addition to his work in children's books, Lawson also created etchings, which earned him the John Taylor Arms Prize from the Society of American Etchers in 1931. His artwork, including etchings, prints, works in pen and ink, and pencil on paper, is held in prominent collections such as the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Robert Lawson FAQ
- How many books has Robert Lawson written?
- Robert Lawson published 1 novel, 2 novellas, 15 children's books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Robert Lawson's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Story of Ferdinand.
- What is Robert Lawson's last book?
- McWhinney's Jaunt (1951).
- What is Robert Lawson's most famous book?
- The Story of Ferdinand (1936) is Robert Lawson'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.