Book Series · 8 Books

The Giggle Gang Books

In order from What Will Fat Cat Sit On? to Problem Solved!.

Bold animal characters turn simple questions and everyday problems into fast, silly read-alouds that invite children to predict, shout, and laugh along.

Reviewed by the Bookroo Editors Updated August 12, 2026

Reading order

How to Read the Giggle Gang Books

The eight books are shown in publication order, but every story stands alone. What Will Fat Cat Sit On? is a lively introduction to Jan Thomas's call-and-response humor; children can then choose whichever animal problem sounds funniest.

Sources: Jan Thomas official books, Simon & Schuster Problem Solved!.

For parents

What Parents Should Know

These books work best when read with energy. Repeated phrases, expressive typography, and visual jokes let preschoolers answer questions and anticipate the punch lines even before they can read independently.

Characters sometimes chase, hide, argue, or make a mess, but the tension is cartoonish and resolves quickly. There is no realistic violence or lasting peril.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$958

Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2007

What Will Fat Cat Sit On?

By Jan Thomas

What will Fat Cat sit on? The animals hope it's not them!

48 pages· 112 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud

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Hardcover

Summary: Fat Cat is on the prowl, and everyone wonders who he'll sit on next. The pig, chicken, and dog all hope it's not them. As tension rises, clever Mouse devises a plan to save the day. With a playful question-and-answer format, this tale promises giggles and surprises for young readers. Can Mouse's idea keep everyone safe and satisfy Fat Cat?

In reading order

The Giggle Gang Series

8 books · Published 2007–2023

#1 in Series

Sale price

$958

What Will Fat Cat Sit On?

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2007

What will Fat Cat sit on? The animals hope it's not them!

#2 in Series

Sale price

$958

A Birthday for Cow!

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2008

Can Pig and Mouse bake the perfect cake with Duck's turnip chaos?

#3 in Series

Sale price

$1248

The Doghouse

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2008

A ball goes into the doghouse and a series of animals try to retrieve it.

#4 in Series

Sale price

$1248

There's a Pest in the Garden!

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2017

A garden pest threatens the veggies. Can Duck's plan save the day?

#5 in Series

Sale price

$1248

What Is Chasing Duck?

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2017

Duck is chased by a mysterious creature. Who will save him?

#6 in Series

Sale price

$1248

My Toothbrush Is Missing

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2018

Dog's toothbrush is missing. Can Donkey find it without knowing what it looks like?

#7 in Series

Sale price

$1248

My Friends Make Me Happy!

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2018

What makes Sheep happy? It starts with F, but it's not fish or fans!

#8 in Series

Sale price

$1498

Problem Solved!

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2023

Rabbit's messy room leads to chaos with a problem-causing porcupine.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Giggle Gang series?

There are 8 books in the Giggle Gang series. It began with What Will Fat Cat Sit On? in 2007, and the newest book, Problem Solved!, was published in 2023.

What order should you read the Giggle Gang books in?

Start with What Will Fat Cat Sit On? and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #8.

What ages are the Giggle Gang books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–7, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Giggle Gang book is the longest?

Problem Solved! (Book #8) is the longest book in the series at 281 words (40 pages).

Which Giggle Gang book is the shortest?

What Will Fat Cat Sit On? (Book #1) is the shortest at 112 words (48 pages).

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The people who bring The Giggle Gang to life.

Jan Thomas

Author & Illustrator

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First Book in the Series

What Will Fat Cat Sit On?

The Giggle Gang Series

What Will Fat Cat Sit On?

A Birthday for Cow!

The Doghouse

There's a Pest in the Garden!

What Is Chasing Duck?

My Toothbrush Is Missing

My Friends Make Me Happy!

Problem Solved!

Common Questions

How many books are in the Giggle Gang series?

What order should you read the Giggle Gang books in?

What ages are the Giggle Gang books best for?

Which Giggle Gang book is the longest?

Which Giggle Gang book is the shortest?

The Creative Behind the Books

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