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.

The Smurfs and the Howlibird
The Smurfs
The Return of the Smurfette
A Smurfin' Big Adventure!
Welcome, Baby Smurf!
Meet the Smurfs
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Smurfs and the Howlibird
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$574
Book #6 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1969

The Smurfs and the Howlibird

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

#7
The Smurfs
#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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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

#2
Better Together!
#2 in Series
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$858

Better Together!

Chapter Book · 2023

Smurfs face new adventures and emotional challenges while escaping danger.

#4
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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?

Bright New Days!
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.

Our Brave Ways!
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?

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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.

What order should you read the Smurfs books in?

Start with The Smurfs and the Howlibird and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #7.

What ages are the Smurfs books best for?

The series is best for ages 3–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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