Book Series · 4 Books

I'm Trying to Love Books

In order from I'm Trying to Love Rocks to I'm Trying to Love Garbage.

The I'm Trying to Love series is a set of 4 picture books by Bethany Barton, published between 2015 and 2021. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 40 pages.

I'm Trying to Love Rocks
I'm Trying to Love Spiders
I'm Trying to Love Math
I'm Trying to Love Garbage
I'm Trying to Love Rocks
I'm Trying to Love Spiders
I'm Trying to Love Math
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

I'm Trying to Love Rocks
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Book #4 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

I'm Trying to Love Rocks

By Bethany Barton

Discover why rocks are the unsung heroes of our world.

40 pages· 885 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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In reading order

I'm Trying to Love Series

4 books · Published 2015–2021

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I'm Trying to Love Rocks

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Discover why rocks are the unsung heroes of our world.

I'm Trying to Love Spiders

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

Can you overcome your fear of spiders and see their fascinating side? Discover the humor and facts within.

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$1797

I'm Trying to Love Math

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Discover the surprising fun in math through music, space, and cookies.

I'm Trying to Love Garbage

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

Discover the hidden world of garbage and its surprising journey.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the I'm Trying to Love series?

There are 4 books in the I'm Trying to Love series. It began with I'm Trying to Love Rocks in 2020, and the newest book, I'm Trying to Love Garbage, was published in 2021.

What order should you read the I'm Trying to Love books in?

Start with I'm Trying to Love Rocks and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #4.

What ages are the I'm Trying to Love books best for?

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

Which I'm Trying to Love book is the longest?

I'm Trying to Love Math is the longest book in the series at 1,043 words (40 pages).

Which I'm Trying to Love book is the shortest?

I'm Trying to Love Spiders is the shortest at 529 words (40 pages).

The people

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Bethany Barton

Author & Illustrator

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