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Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 3–6
Tam's Mess
A character brings friends and snacks to play.
16 pages· 29 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
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Book Series · 16 Books
Tam & Friends Books
In order from Tam's Mess to I Will Find Tam's Hen.
The Tam & Friends series is a set of 16 picture books. Written for ages 3–8, most books run about 20 pages.
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
In reading order
Tam & Friends Series
16 books
#1
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Tam's Mess
Picture Book · Ages 3–6
A character brings friends and snacks to play.
#2
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There's Something on My Mat
Picture Book · Ages 3–6
A group of friends try to figure out who spilled paint.
#3
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We Will Eat Pancakes
Picture Book · Ages 3–6
A group of characters try to make pancakes but run out of syrup.
#4
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I Will Make a Pie
Picture Book · Ages 3–6
A person attempts to make a cherry pie.
#5
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Today Will Be Exciting
Picture Book · Ages 3–8
Two friends have a day of playtime together.
#6
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I Will Win the Gold
Picture Book · Ages 3–6
A team competes in a series of challenges to win a contest.
#7
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Read It Again!
Picture Book · Ages 3–8
A mischievous bag causes trouble by stealing various items from people.
#8
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Sam Is Big
Picture Book · Ages 3–8
A character named Sam performs various actions.
#9
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An Award for Tam
Picture Book · Ages 3–8
A person gives themselves awards in various categories.
#10
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Sam Has a Hat
Picture Book · Ages 3–8
A boy named Sam claims his hat is magic and can make things appear.
#11
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I Am Sad
Picture Book · Ages 3–8
A person tries to help a sad dog and ends up in a pit.
#12
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Can I Play?
Picture Book · Ages 3–8
Two friends play a game of Log Hop and then switch to a new game called Land Hop.
#13
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Let's Go Camping
Picture Book · Ages 3–8
A child prepares for a camping trip and enjoys the experience.
#14
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I Am Hot
Picture Book · Ages 3–8
A person struggles to reach the top of a mountain.
#15
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Have You Seen My Hat?
Picture Book · Ages 3–8
A person searches for their lost red hat.
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I Will Find Tam's Hen
Picture Book · Ages 3–8
A person is sent to retrieve a hen for someone else, but they need help identifying it.
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Tam & Friends series?
There are 16 books in the Tam & Friends series. It began with Tam's Mess, and the newest book, I Will Find Tam's Hen, is the most recent.
What order should you read the Tam & Friends books in?
Start with Tam's Mess and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #16.
What ages are the Tam & Friends books best for?
The series is best for ages 3–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
Which Tam & Friends book is the longest?
Read It Again! (Book #7) is the longest book in the series at 152 words (24 pages).
Which Tam & Friends book is the shortest?
Sam Is Big (Book #8) is the shortest at 24 words (18 pages).
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