Book Series · 7 Books

Noodleheads Books

In order from Noodlehead Nightmares (Graphic Novel) to Noodleheads Take It Easy.

Brothers Mac and Mac are lovable fools who take advice much too literally and rarely notice the holes in their plans. Seven easy-to-read graphic novels reinvent traditional noodlehead folktales through short chapters, puns, tricks, and slapstick.

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Noodlehead Nightmares (Graphic Novel)
Noodleheads See the Future (Graphic Novel)
Noodleheads Find Something Fishy (Graphic Novel)
Noodleheads Fortress of Doom
Noodleheads Lucky Day (Graphic Novel)
Reading order

How to Read the Noodleheads Books

Read the seven books in publication order, from Noodlehead Nightmares through Noodleheads Take It Easy. Each volume collects self-contained mishaps, so children can also begin with any available title without losing an ongoing plot.

Sources: Holiday House: Noodleheads series, Holiday House: Noodleheads Take It Easy.

For parents

What Parents Should Know

Short chapters and comic panels support early independent reading, while the absurd logic invites children to predict what Mac and Mac misunderstand. Publisher notes connect their foolishness to traditional tales from around the world.

The humor includes tricks, name-calling such as “noodlehead,” falls, messes, and exaggerated bad decisions. Consequences stay light, and the joke is usually that readers can see the sensible answer before the brothers do.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Noodlehead Nightmares (Graphic Novel)
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$674
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2016

Noodlehead Nightmares (Graphic Novel)

By Martha Hamilton, Mitch Weiss, Tedd Arnold (Author/Illustrator)

Two brothers try to outsmart each other and their friends in a series of silly misadventures.

48 pages· 752 words· Est. 12 min read
$6.99Save 4%
Paperback
Summary: Meet Mac and Mac, two brothers who love pie but hate chores. With empty heads and a knack for getting tricked, their friend Meatball always has the upper hand. Join their hilarious escapades filled with wordplay and slapstick humor. Inspired by world folktales, these stories challenge readers to spot the flaws in the brothers' plans. Will they ever learn to use their noodles, or will their antics lead to more chaos? Dive into this graphic novel for a laugh-out-loud journey through the world of fools and fun.
In reading order

Noodleheads Series

7 books · Published 2016–2022

#1
Noodlehead Nightmares (Graphic Novel)
#1 in Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$674

Noodlehead Nightmares (Graphic Novel)

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2016

Two brothers try to outsmart each other and their friends in a series of silly misadventures.

#2
Noodleheads See the Future (Graphic Novel)
#2 in Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$674

Noodleheads See the Future (Graphic Novel)

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2017

Two brothers try to help their mother with various tasks, but their efforts are often misguided and lead to humorous misunderstandings.

#3
Noodleheads Find Something Fishy (Graphic Novel)
#3 in Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$699

Noodleheads Find Something Fishy (Graphic Novel)

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2018

Two brothers try to learn how to fish and catch a big one.

#4
Noodleheads Fortress of Doom
#4 in Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1498

Noodleheads Fortress of Doom

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2019

Two noodleheads plan a fortress, but can they outwit their clever friend and each other?

#5
Noodleheads Lucky Day (Graphic Novel)
#5 in Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$699

Noodleheads Lucky Day (Graphic Novel)

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2020

Can two brothers hatch a kitten from a watermelon? Discover their hilarious misadventures.

#6
Noodleheads Do the Impossible
#6 in Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$674

Noodleheads Do the Impossible

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2021

Two brothers aim for fame by attempting the impossible, leading to hilarious misadventures.

#7
Noodleheads Take It Easy
#7 in Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$674

Noodleheads Take It Easy

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2022

Two brothers' quest for pie leads to hilarious mishaps. Can they succeed?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Noodleheads series?

There are 7 books in the Noodleheads series. It began with Noodlehead Nightmares (Graphic Novel) in 2016, and the newest book, Noodleheads Take It Easy, was published in 2022.

What order should you read the Noodleheads books in?

Start with Noodlehead Nightmares (Graphic Novel) and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #7.

What ages are the Noodleheads books best for?

The series is best for ages 6–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Noodleheads book is the longest?

Noodleheads Take It Easy (Book #7) is the longest book in the series at 1,344 words (48 pages).

Which Noodleheads book is the shortest?

Noodlehead Nightmares (Graphic Novel) (Book #1) is the shortest at 752 words (48 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Noodleheads to life.

01

Martha Hamilton

Author
02

Mitch Weiss

Author
03

Tedd Arnold

Author & Illustrator

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