Book Series · 2 Books

The Missing Piece Books

In order from The Missing Piece to The Missing Piece Meets the Big O.

The Missing Piece
The Missing Piece Meets the Big O
The Missing Piece
The Missing Piece
The Missing Piece Meets the Big O
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Missing Piece
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Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 1976

The Missing Piece

By Shel Silverstein

A quest for fulfillment leads to unexpected discoveries.

112 pages· 679 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Summary: In a world of whimsical drawings, a circle embarks on a journey to find its missing piece. As it rolls along, singing its hopeful song, it encounters challenges and surprises. Will it find what it's looking for, or discover something more profound? This heartwarming fable explores the nature of quests and the true meaning of fulfillment, inviting readers of all ages to ponder what it means to be complete.
In reading order

The Missing Piece Series

2 books · Published 1976–1981

#1

The Missing Piece

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 1976

A quest for fulfillment leads to unexpected discoveries.

#2

The Missing Piece Meets the Big O

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1981

A missing piece seeks its perfect match, discovering self-reliance along the way.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Missing Piece series?

There are 2 books in the Missing Piece series. It began with The Missing Piece in 1976, and the newest book, The Missing Piece Meets the Big O, was published in 1981.

What order should you read the Missing Piece books in?

Start with The Missing Piece and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #2.

What ages are the Missing Piece books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Missing Piece book is the longest?

The Missing Piece is the longest book in the series at 679 words (112 pages).

Which Missing Piece book is the shortest?

The Missing Piece Meets the Big O is the shortest at 421 words (104 pages).

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring The Missing Piece to life.

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Shel Silverstein

Author & Illustrator

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