Book Series · 14 Books

Johnny Boo Books

In order from The Best Little Ghost in the World to Johnny Boo Is Bored! Bored! Bored!.

Johnny Boo and his pet ghost Squiggle use Boo Power, Squiggle Power, imagination, and plenty of ice cream in short, cheerfully strange graphic adventures.

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The Best Little Ghost in the World
Twinkle Power
Johnny Boo & The Happy Apples
Johnny Boo and the Mean Little Boy
Johnny Boo Does Something!
Reading order

How to Read Johnny Boo

The fourteen original volumes are shown in numbered publication order. Beginning with The Best Little Ghost in the World introduces Johnny, Squiggle, and the Ice Cream Monster, though most later stories can stand alone.

Johnny Boo: On the Go is a later omnibus collecting the first seven volumes, not book fifteen, so it is not repeated in the main sequence.

Sources: Penguin Random House Johnny Boo series, Penguin Random House: Johnny Boo On the Go, IDW: Johnny Boo and the Silly Blizzard.

For parents

What Parents Should Know

Despite the ghosts and monsters, this is a goofy early-reader series rather than a scary one. Conflicts involve boredom, jealousy, arguments, nighttime nerves, or absurd pretend danger and resolve quickly.

Simple panel layouts, large lettering, repetition, and visual punch lines make the books approachable for children new to comics. Friendship and imaginative play matter more than lessons or continuity.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Best Little Ghost in the World
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Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2008

The Best Little Ghost in the World

A ghostly duo faces a surprising monster encounter. Can they handle the unexpected twist?

40 pages· 958 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
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Summary: Johnny Boo, the loudest little ghost, and his flying pet, Squiggle, embark on thrilling ghostly adventures. When a giant Ice Cream Monster stumbles into their world, panic ensues. But is this colorful creature truly a threat, or could it be a new friend? Join Johnny and Squiggle as they navigate unexpected surprises and discover the true nature of their unusual visitor. Will their powers be enough to handle this sweet twist, or will they find friendship in the most unlikely place?
In reading order

Johnny Boo Series

14 books · Published 2008–2023

#2
Twinkle Power
#2 in Series
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Twinkle Power

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2008

Ghostly powers clash in a quest for the ultimate secret.

#9
Johnny Boo Is King
#9 in Series
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Johnny Boo Is King

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2019

Two friends argue over who is king, leading to a whimsical moon adventure.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Johnny Boo series?

There are 14 books in the Johnny Boo series. It began with The Best Little Ghost in the World in 2008, and the newest book, Johnny Boo Is Bored! Bored! Bored!, was published in 2023.

What order should you read the Johnny Boo books in?

Start with The Best Little Ghost in the World and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #14.

What ages are the Johnny Boo books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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