Book Series · 3 Books

Peach and Plum Books

In order from Here We Come! to Double Trouble!.

Tim McCanna's bright early graphic novels follow two fruit friends and their Fruitdale neighbors through school days, imaginative games, small mishaps, and lots of rhyming jokes.

Reviewed by the Bookroo Editors Updated August 12, 2026

Reading order

How to Read Peach and Plum

Read the three books in publication order, beginning with Here We Come!, to meet Fruitdale and watch the cast grow. The short episodes also stand alone, so a new reader can comfortably begin with any volume.

All three use rhyme, brief chapters, and comic panels designed for children moving into independent reading.

Sources: Hachette's official Peach and Plum series list.

For parents

What Parents Should Know

The conflicts stay light: school nerves, competition, messy plans, teasing, mistakes, and friends learning to listen or cooperate. Cartoon action and comic frustration resolve without serious danger.

The rhyming text can support prediction and reading aloud, while the panels and expressive art supply context for newer readers. These are a good bridge between picture books and longer graphic novels.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Graphic Nov.

Sale price

$1248

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2022

Here We Come!

By Tim McCanna

Summer fun or chores? Peach and Plum's adventures await.

96 pages· 700 words· Est. 11 min read

$12.99Save 4%

Hardcover

Summary: In Fruitdale, best friends Peach and Plum dive into summer adventures, from beach days to basketball. But will chores keep them indoors? With rhyming tales and playful twists, their escapades promise laughter and surprises. Join Peach and Plum as they navigate the ups and downs of summer fun, where true adventure never ends.

In reading order