Book Series · 7 Books

The Smurfs Books

In order from The Smurfs and the Howlibird to 5-Minute Smurfs Stories.

The Smurfs series is a set of 7 chapter books by Peyo, published between 1969 and 2025. Written for ages 3–12, most books run about 55 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$574

Book #6 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1969

The Smurfs and the Howlibird

By Yvan Delporte, Gos

A fertilizer mishap creates a monstrous bird. Can the Smurfs save their village?

56 pages· 4,056 words· Est. 46 min read

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Summary: A fertilizer experiment gone wrong turns a flower into a deadly plant and a bird into the monstrous Howlibird. As chaos looms, the Smurfs must devise a plan to defeat the creature and protect their village. Will they find a way to stop the rampage before it's too late?

In reading order

The Smurfs Series

7 books · Published 1969–2025

#6 in Series

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$574

The Smurfs and the Howlibird

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1969

A fertilizer mishap creates a monstrous bird. Can the Smurfs save their village?

#7 in Series

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$1398

The Smurfs

Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 2022

Smurf Village faces chaos with a jewel thief, a medical craze, and a mysterious wild Smurf.

#10

#10 in Series

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$574

The Return of the Smurfette

Chapter Book · 2012

Chaos ensues as everyone vies for one heart.

Series

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$399

A Smurfin' Big Adventure!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011

Smurfs must escape Gargamel and find a way home through a mysterious portal.

Series

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$399

Welcome, Baby Smurf!

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2014

A stork delivers Baby Smurf to the village, but is he meant to stay?

Series

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$474

Meet the Smurfs

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

Discover the unique personalities of the Smurfs in their vibrant village.

Series

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$1248

5-Minute Smurfs Stories

Chapter Book · Ages 4–7 · 2025

Join the Smurfs on whimsical adventures filled with quests, lessons, and magical moments.

Companion series

We Are the Smurfs Series

6 books · Published 2022–2025

#1 in Series

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$858

Welcome to Our Village!

Chapter Book · 2023

The Smurfs face hilarious challenges while learning about emotions and responsibility.

#2 in Series

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$858

Better Together!

Chapter Book · 2023

Smurfs face new adventures and emotional challenges while escaping danger.

#4 in Series

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$858

Our Brave Ways!

Chapter Book · 2025

A masterpiece's reveal is ruined, tools go missing, and a Smurf is captured. Can the Smurfs unite to save the day?

Better Together! (We Are the Smurfs Book 2): Better Together!

Series

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$1248

Better Together! (We Are the Smurfs Book 2): Better Together!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2022

Join the Smurfs on new adventures as they outsmart Gargamel and learn valuable lessons.

Series

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$1248

Bright New Days!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2023

A surprise party goes awry, and the Smurfs must fix their mistakes.

Series

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$1248

Our Brave Ways!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2024

Can the Smurfs unite to save their friend from Gargamel's clutches?

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Smurfs series?

There are 7 books in the Smurfs series. It began with The Smurfs and the Howlibird in 1969, and the newest book, 5-Minute Smurfs Stories, was published in 2025.