Start with Hank's first class play
Begin with Bookmarks Are People Too! for the clearest introduction to Hank, his friends, and the reading challenges he is learning to handle.
Book Series · 12 Books
Here's Hank Books
In order from Bookmarks Are People Too! to Everybody Is Somebody.
Twelve short, funny chapter books follow second-grader Hank Zipzer as he navigates dyslexia, school mishaps, family, and friendship.
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Reading order
How to Read the Here's Hank Books
Read the twelve books in numbered order, beginning with Bookmarks Are People Too! and ending with Everybody Is Somebody. The plots stand alone, but the order follows Hank's school year and lets friendships and family details build naturally.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
Hank struggles with reading, spelling, and remembering instructions, and classmates sometimes tease or underestimate him. The series treats learning differences with humor and empathy: adults offer practical support, mistakes have manageable consequences, and Hank's creativity is consistently presented as a strength.
Where to start
Where Should My Child Start?
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
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$759
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2014
Bookmarks Are People Too!
A boy struggles to read and participate in his class play.
128 pages· 8,233 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Summary: In second grade, Hank dreams of starring as Aqua Fly in the school play. But when stage fright turns his audition into a buzzing disaster, he's cast as a silent bookmark. As the performance unfolds, Hank's rival, Nick, freezes, and it's up to Hank to step up and save the day. Can Hank turn his small role into a big moment and prove that even the quietest parts can make the loudest impact? Join Hank on this hilarious and heartwarming adventure where laughter and courage take center stage.
In reading order
Here's Hank Series
12 books · Published 2014–2019
#1
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$759
Bookmarks Are People Too!
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2014
A boy struggles to read and participate in his class play.
#2
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$674
A Short Tale about a Long Dog
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2014
A boy gets a dog and learns to take care of it.
#3
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$674
Stop That Frog!
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2014
A missing frog turns a weekend into a frantic search.
#4
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$699
Fake Snakes and Weird Wizards
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2015
A boy's magic act risks disaster when his true identity is exposed.
#5
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$699
There's a Zombie in My Bathtub
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2015
Hank sees zombies everywhere. Are they real or just his imagination?
#6
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$674
How to Hug an Elephant
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2015
A boy gets lost during a school trip to the zoo and befriends an elephant, leading to unexpected adventures and discoveries.
#7
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$1499
You Can't Drink a Meatball Through a Straw
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2016
Hank faces off in a cooking contest, uncovering unexpected family secrets.
#8
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$699
The Soggy, Foggy Campout
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2016
Hank must find inspiration for a poem while camping, but a storm threatens to ruin everything.
#9
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$699
Always Watch Out for the Flying Potato Salad!
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2017
Hank must save the day at the deli or face disaster.
#10
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$1398
Hooray! My Butt Left the Bench!
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2017
Hank must overcome his basketball struggles to help his team win again.
#11
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$1499
Robot on the Loose
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2018
A boy builds a robot to pick up his socks.
#12
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$1398
Everybody Is Somebody
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2019
Hank's secret reading struggle leads to a creative twist. Can he keep fiction from reality?
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Here's Hank series?
There are 12 books in the Here's Hank series. It began with Bookmarks Are People Too! in 2014, and the newest book, Everybody Is Somebody, was published in 2019.
What order should you read the Here's Hank books in?
Start with Bookmarks Are People Too! and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #12.
What ages are the Here's Hank books best for?
The series is best for ages 6–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
Which Here's Hank book is the longest?
Robot on the Loose (Book #11) is the longest book in the series at 11,595 words (144 pages).
Which Here's Hank book is the shortest?
A Short Tale about a Long Dog (Book #2) is the shortest at 8,097 words (128 pages).
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