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Clementine Books in Order

8 Books
2006 – 2015 Published
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How to Read the Clementine Series

For the best reading experience, we recommend following the series in publication order. Because Clementine's stories progress chronologically through her third-grade school year, the publication order matches the narrative timeline perfectly. You will watch her grow, handle new family dynamics, and navigate her friendships from the autumn start of school through to the final weeks of summer.

The Core Clementine Books in Order

The main narrative series consists of seven chapter books written by Sara Pennypacker and illustrated by Marla Frazee:

  1. Clementine (2006) – Clementine has a disastrous week starting with cutting her friend Margaret's hair to help her out, landing her in the principal's office.
  2. The Talented Clementine (2007) – Clementine panics as she tries to discover a talent to showcase in the school's talent show.
  3. Clementine's Letter (2008) – When her beloved teacher Mr. D'Matz is nominated for a trip to Egypt, Clementine schemes to keep him from leaving.
  4. Clementine, Friend of the Week (2010) – Clementine is thrilled to be chosen as Friend of the Week, but her celebration is cut short when her kitten goes missing.
  5. Clementine and the Family Meeting (2011) – Clementine struggles to accept the news of an impending new addition to the family.
  6. Clementine and the Spring Trip (2013) – A school field trip to a historic common-place museum brings both excitement and new social rules to navigate.
  7. Completely Clementine (2015) – The final book wraps up third grade as Clementine prepares for the arrival of the new baby and faces the end of the school year.

Companion and Tie-in Books

Aside from the core novels, there is one interactive companion book:

  • Clementine All About You Journal (2012) – Published between the fifth and sixth books, this is a guided journal filled with quizzes, writing prompts, and illustrations. While it doesn't contain a main storyline, it is a fun interactive addition for fans of the series.

The Spin-Off: Waylon Series

If you aren't ready to leave Clementine's neighborhood, you can dive into the spin-off series focusing on her science-loving classmate, Waylon Zakowski. Also written by Sara Pennypacker and illustrated by Marla Frazee, this trilogy follows Waylon as he enters fourth grade:

  1. Waylon! One Awesome Thing (2016)
  2. Waylon! Even More Awesome (2017)
  3. Waylon! The Most Awesome of All (2019)

Frequently Asked

QWhat is the best order to read the Clementine books?

You should read the series in publication order (which is also chronological order). The story starts with Clementine (2006) and follows her step-by-step through her third-grade year, ending with Completely Clementine (2015).

QIs the Clementine series finished?

Yes. The author, Sara Pennypacker, concluded the series with the seventh book, Completely Clementine, which wraps up her third-grade year and prepares her for big family changes.

QWho is Waylon, and how does his series connect to Clementine?

Waylon Zakowski is one of Clementine's classmates. The spin-off trilogy Waylon! focuses on his life, science projects, and school challenges during fourth grade.

QAre there any co-authored books in the Clementine universe?

No. Sara Pennypacker is the sole author of both the Clementine and Waylon series, collaborating with illustrator Marla Frazee to bring the characters to life.

QWhat age group are the Clementine books for?

The series is targeted at young readers aged 7 to 10 years old, making it ideal for elementary school chapter book readers.