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Picture Puffins Books

In order from Jennie's Hat to The House That Jack Built.

The Picture Puffins series is a set of 5 picture books by Ezra Jack Keats, published between 1966 and 2003. Written for ages 2–7, most books run about 30 pages.

Jennie's Hat
Fire Engines
Man on the Moon
Are We There Yet, Daddy?
The House That Jack Built
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Jennie's Hat
Sale price
$799
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1966

Jennie's Hat

By Ezra Jack Keats

A plain hat leads Jennie to an unexpected, magical surprise.

40 pages· 521 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
Paperback
Summary: Jennie eagerly awaits a beautiful hat from her aunt, only to find a plain one instead. Disappointed, she tries crafting her own dream hat. Just as she's about to give up, a whimsical surprise from special friends reignites her imagination. Will Jennie finally get the hat of her dreams?
The complete set

Picture Puffins Series

5 books · Published 1966–2003

Series
Sale price
$799

Jennie's Hat

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1966

A plain hat leads Jennie to an unexpected, magical surprise.

Fire Engines

Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 1986

Discover the wonders of a fire engine through a child's eyes.

Man on the Moon

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1997

Three astronauts attempt the impossible: landing on the moon for the first time.

Are We There Yet, Daddy?

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1999

A father and son journey to Grandma's, counting down miles with a map.

The House That Jack Built

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2003

Jack's house builds up with surprises and playful antics.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Picture Puffins series?

There are 5 books in the Picture Puffins series. It began with Jennie's Hat in 1966, and the newest book, The House That Jack Built, was published in 2003.

What ages are the Picture Puffins books best for?

The series is best for ages 2–7, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Picture Puffins to life.

01

Ezra Jack Keats

Author & Illustrator
02

Jeanette Winter

Author & Illustrator
03

Anne Rockwell

Author
04

Virginia Walters

Author
05

S.D. Schindler

Illustrator

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