Children's books in order

Bill Wallace's children's book collection includes thirty-one titles published from 1980 to 2009, covering animal stories, adventures, and rural Americana.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 A Dog Called Kitty 1980 Bill Wallace Buy
2 Trapped in Death Cave 1984 Bill Wallace Buy
3 Shadow on the Snow 1985 Bill Wallace Buy
4 Ferret in the Bedroom, Lizards in the Fridge 1986 Bill Wallace Buy
5 Red Dog 1987 Bill Wallace Buy
6 Danger on Panther Peak 1987 Bill Wallace Buy
7 Beauty 1988 Bill Wallace Buy
8 Snot Stew 1989 Bill Wallace Buy
9 Christmas Spurs 1990 Bill Wallace Buy
10 Totally Disgusting! 1991 Bill Wallace Buy
11 Danger in Quicksand Swamp 1991 Bill Wallace Buy
12 Buffalo Gal 1992 Bill Wallace Buy
13 The Biggest Klutz in Fifth Grade 1992 Bill Wallace Buy
14 Never Say Quit 1993 Bill Wallace Buy
15 Blackwater Swamp 1994 Bill Wallace Buy
16 True Friends 1994 Bill Wallace Buy
17 Watchdog and the Coyotes 1995 Bill Wallace Buy
18 Journey into Terror 1996 Bill Wallace Buy
19 The Final Freedom 1997 Bill Wallace Buy
20 Aloha Summer 1997 Bill Wallace Buy
21 The Backward Bird Dog 1997 Bill Wallace Buy
22 Eye of the Great Bear 1999 Bill Wallace Buy
23 Coyote Autumn 2000 Bill Wallace Buy
24 Goosed! 2002 Bill Wallace Buy
25 The Meanest Hound Around 2003 Bill Wallace Buy
26 Skinny-Dipping at Monster Lake 2003 Bill Wallace Buy
27 No Dogs Allowed! 2004 Bill Wallace Buy
28 Pick of the Litter 2005 Bill Wallace Buy
29 The Legend of Thunderfoot 2006 Bill Wallace Buy
30 The Dog Who Thought He Was Santa 2007 Bill Wallace Buy
31 That Doggone Calf 2009 Bill Wallace Buy

Bill Wallace’s children’s books span nearly three decades of publishing, from A Dog Called Kitty in 1980 to That Doggone Calf in 2009. The collection includes thirty-one titles that draw heavily on Wallace’s own childhood in rural Oklahoma, where he spent time with animals on farms and in the countryside.

Many of these books feature animal protagonists or explore the bond between children and their pets. Titles like Red Dog, Danger on Panther Peak, and Coyote Autumn reflect the outdoor, animal-focused world Wallace wrote about throughout his career. His books have won numerous state children’s literature awards and remain popular in school libraries.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Children's series?

There are 31 books in the Children’s series, published between 1980 and 2009.

What is the first book in the Children's series?

The first book in the Children’s series is A Dog Called Kitty, published in 1980.

What themes appear in Bill Wallace's children's books?

Bill Wallace’s children’s books frequently feature animals, especially dogs and cats, in rural American settings. Common themes include overcoming fear, loyalty between humans and animals, and the adventures of growing up in the country.

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