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

First Book in the Series

The Smurfs and the Howlibird
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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

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The Smurfs and the Howlibird

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1969

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

A Smurfin' Big Adventure!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011

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

#10

The Return of the Smurfette

Chapter Book · 2012

Chaos ensues as everyone vies for one heart.

Welcome, Baby Smurf!

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2014

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

Meet the Smurfs

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

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

#7

The Smurfs

Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 2022

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

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

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.

#1

Welcome to Our Village!

Chapter Book · 2023

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

Bright New Days!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2023

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

#2
Better Together!
#2 in Series
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Better Together!

Chapter Book · 2023

Smurfs face new adventures and emotional challenges while escaping danger.

Our Brave Ways!
Series
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Our Brave Ways!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2024

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

#4
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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?

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.

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.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring The Smurfs to life.

01

Peyo

Author & Illustrator
02

Yvan Delporte

Author
03

Gos

Author
04

Fern Alexander

Author
05

Mel Milton

Illustrator

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