Wallace Tripp books in order
American illustrator and children's writer
- Lived
- 1940–2018
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 8
Wallace Tripp published 3 novels, 1 novella, 1 children's book, 1 poetry collection and 2 other books, beginning with Play Ball, Amelia Bedelia (1972).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Wallace Tripp
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Play Ball, Amelia Bedelia
Wallace Tripp's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
My Uncle Podger (1975)
Sir Toby Jingle's Beastly Journey; Story and Pictures (1976)
No Flying in the House (1982)
Novellas in order
A Great Big Ugly Man Came Up and Tied His Horse to Me (1973)
Children's books in order
Play Ball, Amelia Bedelia (1972)
Poetry in order
Rose's Are Red, Violet's Are Blue (1999)
Other books in order
Granfa' Grig Had a Pig and Other Rhymes Without Reason (1976)
Wurst Seller (1981)
About Wallace Tripp
Wallace Whitney Tripp was an American illustrator, anthologist and author. He was known for creating anthropomorphic animal characters of emotional complexity and for his great visual and verbal humor. He was one of several illustrators of the Amelia Bedelia series of children's stories. He has illustrated over 40 books, including Marguerite, Go Wash Your Feet (1985), Wallace Tripp's Wurst Seller (1981), Casey at the Bat (1978) and A Great Big Ugly Man Came Up and Tied His Horse to Me (1973). Tripp also drew many greeting cards for the Pawprints line.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Wallace Tripp FAQ
- How many books has Wallace Tripp written?
- Wallace Tripp published 3 novels, 1 novella, 1 children's book, 1 poetry collection and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Wallace Tripp's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Play Ball, Amelia Bedelia.
- What is Wallace Tripp's last book?
- No Flying in the House (1982).
- What is Wallace Tripp's most famous book?
- Play Ball, Amelia Bedelia (1972) is Wallace Tripp'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.