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

"There are three books in the Picture series, published between 2002 and 2007."

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

"The first book in the Picture series is The Prince of Butterflies, published in 2002."

Q: "Do you need to read the Picture books in order?"

"Reading the Picture series in publication order starting with The Prince of Butterflies (2002) is recommended, as characters and storylines develop across the three books."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Prince of Butterflies	2002	Bruce Coville	Buy
2	Hamlet	2004	Bruce Coville	Buy
3	Hans Brinker	2007	Bruce Coville	Buy

Bruce Coville’s picture book titles run from The Prince of Butterflies in 2002 to Hans Brinker in 2007, with Hamlet sitting in between in 2004. The three books are each distinct works rather than a connected series, so any of them can be read on its own.

The range of subjects across the three titles — from an original story in The Prince of Butterflies to the classic play Hamlet and the Dutch-set Hans Brinker — shows the variety Coville brought to his picture book work during this period.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Picture series?

There are three books in the Picture series, published between 2002 and 2007.

What is the first book in the Picture series?

The first book in the Picture series is The Prince of Butterflies, published in 2002.

Do you need to read the Picture books in order?

Reading the Picture series in publication order starting with The Prince of Butterflies (2002) is recommended, as characters and storylines develop across the three books.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order