Book Series · 2 Books

Runny Babbit Books

In order from Runny Babbit to Runny Babbit Returns.

The Runny Babbit series is a set of 2 picture books by Shel Silverstein, published between 2005 and 2017. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 95 pages.

Runny Babbit
Runny Babbit Returns
Runny Babbit
Runny Babbit
Runny Babbit Returns
About the series

What's Runny Babbit About?

Shel Silverstein's spoonerism poems starring a rabbit who speaks a topsy-turvy language all his own.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Runny Babbit
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$2279
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2005

Runny Babbit

By Shel Silverstein

Enter a whimsical world where words twist and turn, creating a playful language adventure.

96 pages· 2,344 words· Est. 19 min read-aloud
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Summary: Meet Runny Babbit, a delightful character in a world where words swap letters and syllables, creating a topsy-turvy language. Join Runny and his quirky friends like Toe Jurtle and Skertie Gunk as they navigate this playful, mixed-up universe. Can you decipher their unique way of speaking? Dive into this enchanting tale and discover the joy of spoonerisms, where every phrase is a puzzle and every sentence a game. Get ready for a linguistic adventure that will tickle your imagination and challenge your wit. Welcome to the whimsical world of Runny Babbit!
The complete set

Runny Babbit Series

2 books · Published 2005–2017

Runny Babbit
Series
Sale price
$2279

Runny Babbit

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2005

Enter a whimsical world where words twist and turn, creating a playful language adventure.

Runny Babbit Returns
Series
Sale price
$1899

Runny Babbit Returns

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

Explore a whimsical world of topsy-turvy language and playful poetry with Runny Babbit's laugh-out-loud adventures.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Runny Babbit series?

There are 2 books in the Runny Babbit series. It began with Runny Babbit in 2005, and the newest book, Runny Babbit Returns, was published in 2017.

What ages are the Runny Babbit books best for?

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

Which Runny Babbit book is the longest?

Runny Babbit is the longest book in the series at 2,344 words (96 pages).

Which Runny Babbit book is the shortest?

Runny Babbit Returns is the shortest at 2,072 words (96 pages).

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The people who bring Runny Babbit to life.

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Shel Silverstein

Author & Illustrator
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