Book Series · 14 Books

Johnny Boo Books

In order from The Best Little Ghost in the World to Johnny Boo Is Bored! Bored! Bored!.

Johnny Boo and his pet ghost Squiggle use Boo Power, Squiggle Power, imagination, and plenty of ice cream in short, cheerfully strange graphic adventures.

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The Best Little Ghost in the World
Twinkle Power
Johnny Boo & The Happy Apples
Johnny Boo and the Mean Little Boy
Johnny Boo Does Something!
Reading order

How to Read Johnny Boo

The fourteen original volumes are shown in numbered publication order. Beginning with The Best Little Ghost in the World introduces Johnny, Squiggle, and the Ice Cream Monster, though most later stories can stand alone.

Johnny Boo: On the Go is a later omnibus collecting the first seven volumes, not book fifteen, so it is not repeated in the main sequence.

Sources: Penguin Random House Johnny Boo series, Penguin Random House: Johnny Boo On the Go, IDW: Johnny Boo and the Silly Blizzard.

For parents

What Parents Should Know

Despite the ghosts and monsters, this is a goofy early-reader series rather than a scary one. Conflicts involve boredom, jealousy, arguments, nighttime nerves, or absurd pretend danger and resolve quickly.

Simple panel layouts, large lettering, repetition, and visual punch lines make the books approachable for children new to comics. Friendship and imaginative play matter more than lessons or continuity.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Best Little Ghost in the World
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Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2008

The Best Little Ghost in the World

By James Kochalka

A ghostly duo faces a surprising monster encounter. Can they handle the unexpected twist?

40 pages· 958 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
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Summary: Johnny Boo, the loudest little ghost, and his flying pet, Squiggle, embark on thrilling ghostly adventures. When a giant Ice Cream Monster stumbles into their world, panic ensues. But is this colorful creature truly a threat, or could it be a new friend? Join Johnny and Squiggle as they navigate unexpected surprises and discover the true nature of their unusual visitor. Will their powers be enough to handle this sweet twist, or will they find friendship in the most unlikely place?
In reading order

Johnny Boo Series

14 books · Published 2008–2023

#1
#1 in Series
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The Best Little Ghost in the World

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2008

A ghostly duo faces a surprising monster encounter. Can they handle the unexpected twist?

#2
Twinkle Power
#2 in Series
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Twinkle Power

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2008

Ghostly powers clash in a quest for the ultimate secret.

#3

Johnny Boo & The Happy Apples

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2009

Johnny Boo seeks apples for strength, but a hungry monster lurks.

#4

Johnny Boo and the Mean Little Boy

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2010

A playdate turns tricky when a new friend isn't so nice.

#5
Johnny Boo Does Something!
#5 in Series
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$995

Johnny Boo Does Something!

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2013

Johnny Boo turns boredom into adventure with unexpected twists.

#6

Johnny Boo Zooms to the Moon!

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2014

A ghostly adventure to the moon with skateboards and new powers awaits.

#7

Johnny Boo Goes Like This!

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2016

A magical pencil brings drawings to life, sparking wild adventures.

#8
Johnny Boo and the Ice Cream Computer
#8 in Series
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Johnny Boo and the Ice Cream Computer

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2018

A ghostly ice cream machine causes chaos. Can they escape a sticky fate?

#9
Johnny Boo Is King
#9 in Series
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$999

Johnny Boo Is King

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2019

Two friends argue over who is king, leading to a whimsical moon adventure.

#10
Johnny Boo and the Midnight Monsters
#10 in Series
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$999

Johnny Boo and the Midnight Monsters

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2019

A ghost's midnight adventure to impress a moon-dwelling friend.

#11
Johnny Boo Finds a Clue?
#11 in Series
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$958

Johnny Boo Finds a Clue?

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

A stolen ice cream leads to a hilarious mystery. Can they solve it?

#12
Johnny Boo and the Silly Blizzard
#12 in Series
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$999

Johnny Boo and the Silly Blizzard

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2021

Can Johnny Boo and Squiggle outsmart the Ice Cream Monster in a snowy adventure?

#13
Johnny Boo Goes to School
#13 in Series
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$999

Johnny Boo Goes to School

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2022

A ghost's school adventure uncovers quirky mysteries and unexpected growth.

#14
Johnny Boo Is Bored! Bored! Bored!
#14 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1139

Johnny Boo Is Bored! Bored! Bored!

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2023

A ghost's boredom leads to a magical adventure with unexpected friends and lessons in sharing.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Johnny Boo series?

There are 14 books in the Johnny Boo series. It began with The Best Little Ghost in the World in 2008, and the newest book, Johnny Boo Is Bored! Bored! Bored!, was published in 2023.

What order should you read the Johnny Boo books in?

Start with The Best Little Ghost in the World and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #14.

What ages are the Johnny Boo books best for?

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

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The people who bring Johnny Boo to life.

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James Kochalka

Author

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