Cover of Hiccup

One word books in order A series by Mercer Mayer

The One word series by Mercer Mayer has 3 books, from Hiccup (1976) to Oops (1977). Read it in order, starting with Hiccup.

Reading order: 1 Hiccup (1976) · 2 Ah-choo (1976) · 3 Oops (1977)

Updated September 2026

All 3 One word books in order

  1. 1.

    Hiccup (1976)

  2. 2.

    Ah-choo (1976)

  3. 3.

    Oops (1977)

One word FAQ

How many One word books are there?
There are 3 One word books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the One word books in?
In publication order, starting with Hiccup (1976): 1 Hiccup (1976) · 2 Ah-choo (1976) · 3 Oops (1977).
What is the first One word book?
Hiccup (1976).
What is the latest One word book?
Oops (1977).
Is the One word series finished?
There have been no new One word books since 1977.
Did Mercer Mayer write other series?
Yes: Boy, Dog, Frog, Scholastic, Little Critter main, Professor Wormbog and "There's a...".

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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.