Robert McCloskey books in order
Children's book author and illustrator from the United States
- Lived
- 1914–2003
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 10
Robert McCloskey published 1 short story collection, 8 children's books and 1 other book, beginning with Make Way for Ducklings (1941).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Robert McCloskey
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Make Way for Ducklings
Robert McCloskey's most-read book.
Short story collections in order
A Robert McCloskey Collection (2003)
Children's books in order
Make Way for Ducklings (1941)
Blueberries for Sal (1948)
One Morning in Maine (1952)
Time of Wonder (1957)
Burt Dow, Deep-water Man (1963)
Journey Cake Ho (1967)
Homer Price (1976)
Lentil (1985)
Other books in order
More Homer Price (1951)
Robert McCloskey FAQ
- How many books has Robert McCloskey written?
- Robert McCloskey published 1 short story collection, 8 children's books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Robert McCloskey's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Make Way for Ducklings.
- What is Robert McCloskey's last book?
- A Robert McCloskey Collection (2003).
- What is Robert McCloskey's most famous book?
- Make Way for Ducklings (1941) is Robert McCloskey'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.