Stephen Hillenburg books in order
American marine science educator and artist
- Lived
- 1961–2018
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 6
Stephen Hillenburg published 1 novel, 1 novella, 1 short story collection, 1 children's book and 2 other books, beginning with Spongebob Squarepants (2004).
Updated September 2026
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Spongebob Squarepants
Stephen Hillenburg's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
SpongeBob Comics (2017)
Novellas in order
Spongebob Squarepants (2004)
Short story collections in order
Silly Sea Stories (2017)
Children's books in order
SpongeBob SquarePants, the Movie (2005)
Other books in order
SpongeBob SquarePants SpongeBob Mass Market Edition (2004)
SpongeBob SquarePants Who's Hungry? - Patty Hype (2006)
About Stephen Hillenburg
Stephen McDannell Hillenburg was an American animator, writer, producer, director, voice actor, and marine biology educator. He is best known for creating the animated television series SpongeBob SquarePants for Nickelodeon in 1999. The show has become the fourth longest-running American animated series. He also provided the original voice of Patchy the Pirate's pet, Potty the Parrot.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Stephen Hillenburg FAQ
- How many books has Stephen Hillenburg written?
- Stephen Hillenburg published 1 novel, 1 novella, 1 short story collection, 1 children's book and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Stephen Hillenburg's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Spongebob Squarepants.
- What is Stephen Hillenburg's last book?
- SpongeBob Comics (2017).
- What is Stephen Hillenburg's most famous book?
- Spongebob Squarepants (2004) is Stephen Hillenburg'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.