Book Series · 6 Books

The Cobble Street Cousins Books

In order from In Aunt Lucy's Kitchen to In Aunt Lucy's Kitchen.

Three cousins make a temporary home with Aunt Lucy on Cobble Street, filling their days with baking, small businesses, neighbors, and family celebrations.

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In Aunt Lucy's Kitchen
A Little Shopping
Special Gifts
Some Good News
Summer Party
Reading order

How to Read the Cobble Street Cousins Books

Read the six numbered books in order, beginning with In Aunt Lucy's Kitchen. Each book tells a complete small adventure, but the sequence lets readers watch the cousins settle into the neighborhood and follow Aunt Lucy's relationship with Michael toward the final wedding.

Sources: Simon & Schuster Cobble Street Cousins catalog.

For parents

What Parents Should Know

These short chapter books are cozy and low-conflict. The girls cook, earn and give away money, plan surprises, and form warm relationships with adults in their neighborhood, making the series a reassuring bridge beyond early readers.

The cousins are staying with Aunt Lucy while their parents are away as ballet dancers, but the arrangement is secure and affectionate rather than frightening. The final books include an adult romance and wedding, handled gently from the children's point of view.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

In Aunt Lucy's Kitchen
Sale price
$3419
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2018

In Aunt Lucy's Kitchen

By Cynthia Rylant, Wendy Anderson Halperin (Illustrator)

Three cousins plan a magical summer in their aunt's attic.

400 pages· 5,227 words· Est. 59 min read
$35.99Save 5%
Paperback
In reading order

The Cobble Street Cousins Series

6 books · Published 1998–2018

#1
#1 in Series
Sale price
$3419

In Aunt Lucy's Kitchen

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2018

Three cousins plan a magical summer in their aunt's attic.

#2

A Little Shopping

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1998

Three cousins' simple shopping trip turns into an unexpected adventure.

#3

Special Gifts

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2000

Three cousins embrace winter break adventures, sewing, and secrets in a cozy attic.

#4

Some Good News

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1999

Three cousins create a newspaper, uncovering stories and friendships on Cobble Street.

#5

Summer Party

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2001

Three cousins face a bittersweet farewell as they plan a summer party with a surprising twist.

#6
Sale price
$574

Wedding Flowers

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2003

Cousins plan a wedding surprise amidst Cobble Street's bustle.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Cobble Street Cousins series?

There are 6 books in the Cobble Street Cousins series. It began with In Aunt Lucy's Kitchen in 2018, and the newest book, In Aunt Lucy's Kitchen, was published in 2018.

What order should you read the Cobble Street Cousins books in?

Start with In Aunt Lucy's Kitchen and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #6.

What ages are the Cobble Street Cousins books best for?

The series is best for ages 6–10, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring The Cobble Street Cousins to life.

01

Cynthia Rylant

Author
02

Wendy Anderson Halperin

Illustrator

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