Book Series · 8 Books

Gilbert and Friends Books

In order from Happy Birthday to You, You Belong in a Zoo to Ants in Your Pants, Worms in Your Plants!. Part of Gilbert the Opossum.

The Gilbert and Friends series is a set of 8 picture books by Diane DeGroat, published between 1999 and 2011. Written for ages 3–8, most books run about 30 pages.

We Gather Together... Now Please Get Lost!

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$759

Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1999

Happy Birthday to You, You Belong in a Zoo

By Diane DeGroat

Gilbert plans revenge at Lewis's party, but a surprise awaits.

32 pages· 1,254 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud

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Summary: Gilbert, often teased by Lewis, attends his birthday party with a secret plan for payback. But as the celebration unfolds, unexpected events challenge Gilbert's intentions. Will he choose revenge or something greater? Discover the heartwarming twist in this tale of friendship and doing the right thing.

The complete set

Gilbert and Friends Series

8 books · Published 1999–2011

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$759

Happy Birthday to You, You Belong in a Zoo

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1999

Gilbert plans revenge at Lewis's party, but a surprise awaits.

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$807

We Gather Together... Now Please Get Lost!

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2001

Trapped on a class trip, Gilbert finds unexpected help from an unlikely ally.

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$759

Brand-new Pencils, Brand-new Books

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2005

Gilbert faces first-grade fears: new friends, a new teacher, and the unknown.

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$759

Last One in Is a Rotten Egg!

Picture Book · Ages 5–6 · 2007

An Easter egg hunt turns into a rivalry. Can Gilbert teach Wally a lesson?

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$1597

Mother, You're the Best!

Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 2008

A boy struggles to make Mother's Day special amidst sibling rivalry.

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$1597

Gilbert and the Lost Tooth

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009

A lost tooth sparks jealousy and a sneaky plan. Will the tooth fairy be fooled?

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$574

Gilbert, the Surfer Dude

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009

A beach day turns tricky when fears and forgotten suits collide.

Ants in Your Pants, Worms in Your Plants!

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$1697

Ants in Your Pants, Worms in Your Plants!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011

Gilbert seeks an original Earth Day project idea amidst class competition.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Gilbert and Friends series?

There are 8 books in the Gilbert and Friends series. It began with Happy Birthday to You, You Belong in a Zoo in 1999, and the newest book, Ants in Your Pants, Worms in Your Plants!, was published in 2011.