Annalena McAfee Picture books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Annalena McAfee Picture series?"

"There are five books in the Annalena McAfee Picture series, published between 1985 and 1998."

Q: "What is the first book in the Annalena McAfee Picture series?"

"The first book in the Annalena McAfee Picture series is The Visitors Who Came To Stay, published in 1985."

Q: "Which illustrators worked with Annalena McAfee on her picture books?"

"Anthony Browne, the former Children's Laureate and Kate Greenaway Medal winner, illustrated The Visitors Who Came To Stay and Kirsty Knows Best. These collaborations are among the most well-known of McAfee's children's books."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Visitors Who Came To Stay	1985	Annalena McAfee	Buy
2	Kirsty Knows Best	1987	Annalena McAfee	Buy
3	All the Way to the Stars	1995	Annalena McAfee	Buy
4	Why Do Stars Come Out At Night?	1997	Annalena McAfee	Buy
5	Busy Baby	1998	Annalena McAfee	Buy

Annalena McAfee’s picture books span from 1985 to 1998 and include collaborations with some of Britain’s best-known illustrators. The Visitors Who Came To Stay and Kirsty Knows Best, both illustrated by Anthony Browne, are the most recognized titles in this group.

The five picture books cover topics from stargazing to family life, written for young children with McAfee’s characteristic warmth and humor. They represent the starting point of her long career in children’s literature.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Annalena McAfee Picture series?

There are five books in the Annalena McAfee Picture series, published between 1985 and 1998.

What is the first book in the Annalena McAfee Picture series?

The first book in the Annalena McAfee Picture series is The Visitors Who Came To Stay, published in 1985.

Which illustrators worked with Annalena McAfee on her picture books?

Anthony Browne, the former Children’s Laureate and Kate Greenaway Medal winner, illustrated The Visitors Who Came To Stay and Kirsty Knows Best. These collaborations are among the most well-known of McAfee’s children’s books.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order