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

"There are two books in the Picture series, published between 2000 and 2013."

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

"The first book in the Picture series is Dad Runs Away with the Circus, published in 2000."

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

"Reading the Picture series in publication order starting with Dad Runs Away with the Circus (2000) is recommended, as characters and storylines develop across the two books."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Dad Runs Away with the Circus	2000	Etgar Keret	Buy
2	Long-Haired Cat-Boy Cub	2013	Etgar Keret	Buy

Etgar Keret’s picture books span thirteen years, with Dad Runs Away with the Circus appearing in 2000 and Long-Haired Cat-Boy Cub following much later in 2013. The gap between the two makes them feel like separate occasions rather than a tight series, each standing on its own.

Both titles show a side of Keret that sits apart from his adult short fiction — the playfulness in the titles alone sets a different tone from collections like The Nimrod Flipout or Suddenly, a Knock on the Door.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Picture series?

There are two books in the Picture series, published between 2000 and 2013.

What is the first book in the Picture series?

The first book in the Picture series is Dad Runs Away with the Circus, published in 2000.

Do you need to read the Picture books in order?

Reading the Picture series in publication order starting with Dad Runs Away with the Circus (2000) is recommended, as characters and storylines develop across the two books.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order