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

"There are two books in the Picture series, published between 2022 and 2023."

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

"The first book in the Picture series is Where Is Bina Bear?, published in 2022."

Q: "What are Mike Curato's standalone picture books about?"

"Where Is Bina Bear? (2022) is a playful story about searching for a hidden bear, while If I Were a Fish (2023) imagines life as different kinds of fish. Both books feature Curato's colorful illustration style and are aimed at young children."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Where Is Bina Bear?	2022	Mike Curato	Buy
2	If I Were a Fish	2023	Mike Curato	Buy

Outside of the Little Elliot series, Mike Curato has written and illustrated additional picture books for young readers. Where Is Bina Bear? (2022) is an interactive story that invites children to search for a bear who has gone missing, combining simple text with detailed illustrations that reward careful looking.

If I Were a Fish (2023) takes a different approach, following a child’s imagination as they picture life as various types of fish. Both books showcase Curato’s talent for creating engaging visual worlds for young audiences. These standalone titles complement his series work and demonstrate his range within the picture book format.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Picture series?

There are two books in the Picture series, published between 2022 and 2023.

What is the first book in the Picture series?

The first book in the Picture series is Where Is Bina Bear?, published in 2022.

What are Mike Curato's standalone picture books about?

Where Is Bina Bear? (2022) is a playful story about searching for a hidden bear, while If I Were a Fish (2023) imagines life as different kinds of fish. Both books feature Curato’s colorful illustration style and are aimed at young children.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order