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Arthur the Chimpanzee Books

In order from Arthur's Christmas Cookies to Arthur's Birthday Party.

The Arthur the Chimpanzee series is a set of 10 chapter books by Lillian Hoban, published between 1972 and 1998. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 65 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$474

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1972

Arthur's Christmas Cookies

By Lillian Hoban

Cookies turn rock-hard. Can a boy salvage his Christmas gift?

64 pages

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Summary: Arthur's Christmas surprise goes awry when his cookies turn rock-hard. Faced with a holiday disaster, he must find a creative solution to transform his failed gift into something special. Will Arthur's ingenuity save the day and bring joy to his family? Discover how a little imagination can turn a mishap into a memorable Christmas.

The complete set

Arthur the Chimpanzee Series

10 books · Published 1972–1998

Series

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$474

Arthur's Christmas Cookies

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1972

Cookies turn rock-hard. Can a boy salvage his Christmas gift?

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$474

Arthur's Honey Bear

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1974

Arthur must part with his beloved bear at a tag sale.

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$375

Arthur's Prize Reader

Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 1978

Arthur's comic contest dreams clash with a surprising family revelation.

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$474

Arthur's Funny Money

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1981

Arthur's quest for a T-shirt leads to unexpected business lessons.

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$379

Arthur's Halloween Costume

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1984

Arthur's Halloween costume is a mystery, but will it win the day?

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$574

Arthur's Loose Tooth

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1985

A chimp faces his fear of losing a tooth and discovers true bravery.

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$574

Arthur's Great Big Valentine

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1989

A friendship is tested on a wintry Valentine's Day. Can a little brother mend the rift?

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$474

Arthur's Camp-Out

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1993

Arthur's camping trip turns into a slimy adventure with unexpected challenges.

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$574

Arthur's Back to School Day

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1996

Arthur's first school day turns adventurous with missing snacks and surprises.

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$574

Arthur's Birthday Party

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1998

A birthday gymnastics contest reveals unexpected competition and surprises.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Arthur the Chimpanzee series?

There are 10 books in the Arthur the Chimpanzee series. It began with Arthur's Christmas Cookies in 1972, and the newest book, Arthur's Birthday Party, was published in 1998.