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Babymouse Books in Order

26 Books
2 Reading orders
2005 – 2021 Published
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How to Read the Babymouse Books

For most readers, the best way to enjoy Babymouse is to follow the original publication order. While each graphic novel functions beautifully as a standalone story, reading them in order lets you watch the recurring cast of characters, inside jokes, and Babymouse's everyday elementary school struggles evolve naturally.

However, if a specific theme catches your eye—like ice skating, rock music, or camp—feel free to jump in anywhere! The stories are episodic and highly accessible.

Original Babymouse Graphic Novels in Publication Order

The original graphic novel series by sibling duo Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm runs from 2005 to 2016. These books are instantly recognizable by their iconic pink, black, and white artwork.

  1. Queen of the World! (2005)
  2. Our Hero (2005)
  3. Beach Babe (2006)
  4. Rock Star (2006)
  5. Heartbreaker (2006)
  6. Camp Babymouse (2007)
  7. Skater Girl (2007)
  8. Puppy Love (2007)
  9. Monster Mash (2008)
  10. The Musical (2009)
  11. Dragonslayer (2009)
  12. Babymouse Burns Rubber (2010)
  13. Cupcake Tycoon (2010)
  14. Mad Scientist (2011)
  15. A Very Babymouse Christmas (2011)
  16. Babymouse for President (2012)
  17. Extreme Babymouse (2013)
  18. Happy Birthday, Babymouse (2013)
  19. Bad Babysitter (2015)
  20. Little Babymouse and the Christmas Cupcakes (2016)
  21. Babymouse Goes for the Gold (2016)

Babymouse: Tales from the Locker

When Babymouse finally makes the leap to middle school, the format shifts slightly to a mix of comic panels and traditional text. This spin-off series is perfect for slightly older readers who want to follow her next chapter.

  1. Lights, Camera, Middle School! (2017)
  2. Miss Communication (2018)
  3. School-Tripped (2019)
  4. Curtain Call (2020)
  5. Whisker Wizard (2021)

The BIG Adventures of Babymouse

In 2022, the series received a vibrant upgrade. The BIG Adventures of Babymouse features larger pages and full-color artwork, telling new stories in a classic graphic novel style.

  1. Once Upon a Messy Whisker (2022)
  2. Besties! (2023)

Spin-offs and Related Series

If you love the humor and art style of Babymouse, you should also check out Squish, an 8-book graphic novel spin-off created by the same sibling duo. Squish stars a comic-book-loving amoeba navigating his own microscopic school yard and features cameos and thematic crossovers that Babymouse fans will immediately recognize.

Frequently Asked

QDo you need to read Babymouse books in order?

No, you do not have to read them in order. Each book is a standalone story with its own self-contained plot. However, starting with the first book, Queen of the World!, is recommended to get introduced to the main characters and the narrator.

QWhat is the difference between the original series and Tales from the Locker?

The original series is a traditional graphic novel format in pink and black, focusing on elementary school. Tales from the Locker follows Babymouse in middle school and features a hybrid format of comic panels mixed with typed text diary entries.

QWhat age group is Babymouse suitable for?

The original graphic novels are ideal for readers aged 7 to 10 (grades 2 to 4). The Tales from the Locker series is aimed slightly higher, at ages 8 to 12, due to its middle school setting.

QWhat is The BIG Adventures of Babymouse?

It is a spin-off series launched in 2022 that features full-color illustrations and a larger page size compared to the original pink-and-black graphic novels.

QIs the Squish series connected to Babymouse?

Yes, Squish is a spin-off series about a friendly amoeba created by the same authors. It shares the same comic-style humor, visual gags, and has light cameos and references to the Babymouse universe.

QHow many books are in the main Babymouse graphic novel series?

There are 21 books in the main publication list, running from Queen of the World! in 2005 to Goes for the Gold in 2016.