Book Series · 56 Books

Arthur Books

In order from Arthur's Nose to Arthur Turns Green.

The Arthur series is a set of 56 picture books by Marc Brown, published between 1976 and 2011. Written for ages 0–12, most books run about 30 pages.

Arthur's Nose
Arthur's Eyes
Arthur's Valentine
Arthur and the True Francine
Arthur Goes to Camp
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Arthur's Nose
Sale price
$1498
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1976

Arthur's Nose

By Marc Brown

Discover the origins of Arthur and his friends in this special anniversary edition.

40 pages· 287 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Hardcover
Summary: Explore the beginnings of Arthur, the beloved aardvark, in this special edition featuring new scrapbook pages. Dive into fun facts, personal photos, and a heartfelt letter from creator Marc Brown. Uncover how real-life inspirations shaped Arthur's world, and celebrate his enduring legacy in children's literature. What secrets from the past will you discover?
The complete set

Arthur Series

56 books · Published 1976–2011

YearTitleAuthorIllustratorPages
1976Arthur's NoseMarc Brown40
1979Arthur's EyesMarc Brown32
1980Arthur's ValentineMarc Brown32
1981Arthur and the True FrancineMarc Brown32
1982Arthur Goes to CampMarc Brown32
1982Arthur's April FoolMarc Brown32
1982Arthur's HalloweenMarc Brown32
1983Arthur's ThanksgivingMarc Brown32
1984Arthur's ChristmasMarc Brown30
1985Arthur's ToothMarc Tolon Brown32
1987Arthur and the BabyMarc Tolon Brown32
1987Arthur's Teacher TroubleMarc Brown30
1989Arthur's BirthdayMarc Brown32
1990Arthur's Pet BusinessMarc Tolon Brown32
1991Arthur Meets the PresidentMarc Brown32
1992Arthur BabysitsMarc Brown32
1993Arthur's Family VacationMarc Brown32
1993Arthur's New PuppyMarc Tolon Brown0
1994Arthur's First SleepoverMarc BrownMarc Brown34
1994Arthur's Chicken PoxMarc Brown32
1995Arthur's TV TroubleMarc Brown32
1995D.W. the Picky EaterMarc Brown32
1996Arthur Writes a StoryMarc Brown32
1997Arthur's Computer DisasterMarc BrownMarc Brown36
1997Kiss Hello, Kiss Good-byeMarc Brown12
1997Say the Magic WordMarc Brown12
1997D. W.'s Color BookMarc Brown22
1997Where's Arthur's Gerbil?Marc Tolon Brown22
1998Arthur on the FarmMarc Brown22
1998Arthur's Boo-Boo BookMarc Brown12
1998Arthur Counts!Marc Brown22
1998Arthur Lost and FoundMarc Brown32
1998Arthur Decks the HallMarc Brown12
1999Arthur's Valentine CountdownMarc Brown12
1999Arthur's UnderwearMarc Brown32
2000Arthur's Perfect ChristmasMarc Brown48
2000Arthur's Teacher Moves InMarc BrownMarc Brown36
2000Arthur's Truck AdventureMarc BrownMarc Brown12
2001D.W.'s Library CardMarc Brown24
2002Arthur's Animal AdventureMarc Brown12
2002Arthur, It's Only Rock 'n' RollMarc Brown32
2003Arthur's Spookiest HalloweenMarc Brown12
2004Arthur's Heart Mix-UpMarc Tolon Brown24
2004Arthur's Jelly BeansMarc Tolon Brown24
2004Arthur's Birthday SurpriseMarc BrownMarc Brown26
2004Arthur's HomeworkMarc Tolon Brown24
2004Arthur's Off to SchoolMarc Tolon Brown24
2004Arthur's Mystery BabysitterMarc Tolon Brown24
2005Arthur Tells a StoryMarc BrownMarc Brown26
2005Arthur Helps OutMarc Tolon Brown22
2005Arthur and the Big SnowMarc BrownMarc Brown24
2006Arthur and the Dog ShowMarc Tolon Brown24
2006Arthur to the RescueMarc Tolon Brown24
2006Arthur Jumps Into FallMarc BrownMarc Brown24
2007Arthur's Tree HouseMarc Tolon Brown24
2011Arthur Turns GreenMarc Brown32
Companion series

Arthur Chapter Series

33 books · Published 1998–2005

Arthur Accused!
#5 in Series
Sale price
$1248

Arthur Accused!

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1998

Quarters vanish, and Buster must solve the mystery to clear Arthur's name.

King Arthur
#13 in Series
Sale price
$1348

King Arthur

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1999

Arthur faces unexpected challenges at a Middle Ages fair.

Binky Rules
#24 in Series
Sale price
$1348

Binky Rules

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2000

Graffiti mystery threatens Binky's reputation. Can Buster and Fern solve it in time?

Arthur's Mystery Envelope
Series
Sale price
$674

Arthur's Mystery Envelope

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1998

Arthur must decide whether to open a mysterious envelope or face the unknown consequences.

Companion series

Arthur Good Sports Chapter Series

6 books · Published 2000–2001

Companion series

Postcards From Buster Series

12 books · Published 2005–2006

Buster on the Farm
Series
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$379

Buster on the Farm

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2005

Explore farm life with Buster's exciting adventures.

Buster on the Town
Series
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$379

Buster on the Town

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2005

Buster explores Chicago, discovering new sights and making unexpected friends along the way.

Buster Plays Along
Series
Sale price
$379

Buster Plays Along

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2005

Join Buster in San Antonio for music, history, and new friendships.

Buster Hits the Trail
Series
Sale price
$379

Buster Hits the Trail

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2005

A father-son trip to South Dakota reveals unexpected adventures.

Buster's Sugartime
Series
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$379

Buster's Sugartime

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2006

A young traveler discovers Vermont's secrets through postcards home.

Companion series

Arthur Step Into Reading Series

19 books · Published 1996–2009

Glasses for D.W.
Series
Sale price
$1139

Glasses for D.W.

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1996

D.W. insists she needs glasses, but Arthur has a clever plan.

Arthur's Reading Race
Series
Sale price
$2005

Arthur's Reading Race

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1996

A brother's challenge leads to a surprising twist in a race to read ten words.

Arthur in a Pickle
Series
Sale price
$1164

Arthur in a Pickle

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1999

Arthur's fib leads to a bizarre pickle-filled nightmare.

Arthur, Clean Your Room!
Series
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$379

Arthur, Clean Your Room!

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1999

A boy holds a garage sale to get rid of his old stuff, but ends up trading it for new things.

Arthur's Fire Drill
Series
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$1639

Arthur's Fire Drill

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2000

A fire drill sparks fear, but D.W. is ready to lead with courage and safety tips.

Arthur's Lost Puppy
Series
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$1501

Arthur's Lost Puppy

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2000

A street fair turns chaotic when Pal escapes. Can they find him before it's too late?

Arthur's Hiccups
Series
Sale price
$1139

Arthur's Hiccups

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2001

Arthur's hiccups defy all cures until an unexpected solution emerges.

Arthur's First Kiss
Series
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$379

Arthur's First Kiss

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2001

Arthur's birthday party dilemma: a clever plan threatens his peace.

Arthur and the School Pet
Series
Sale price
$2005

Arthur and the School Pet

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2003

Can D.W. handle the chaos of caring for a speedy gerbil over Christmas break?

Arthur Breaks the Bank
Series
Sale price
$1139

Arthur Breaks the Bank

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2004

A young boy tries to save money for a secret goal, but his plans are disrupted when his piggy bank goes missing.

Arthur Lost in the Museum
Series
Sale price
$574

Arthur Lost in the Museum

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2005

Arthur's wrong turn traps him in a Thanksgiving diorama. Can he escape unnoticed?

Arthur's Classroom Fib
Series
Sale price
$1139

Arthur's Classroom Fib

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2007

Arthur faces a dilemma: impress classmates with a lie or reveal the truth about his summer.

Arthur in New York
Series
Sale price
$574

Arthur in New York

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2008

A family trip to NYC turns into a search when D.W. wanders off alone.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Arthur series?

There are 56 books in the Arthur series. It began with Arthur's Nose in 1976, and the newest book, Arthur Turns Green, was published in 2011.

What ages are the Arthur books best for?

The series is best for ages 0–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Arthur to life.

01

Marc Brown

Author & Illustrator
MB
02

Marc Tolon Brown

Author
MB

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