Poppy & Petey books in order

Poppy Needs a Puppy is Pamela Fagan Hutchins's children's picture book featuring Poppy and Petey, a gentle story about a child who wants a dog. It is a standalone departure from Hutchins's adult mystery fiction and aimed at young children and their families.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Poppy Needs a Puppy 2020 Pamela Fagan Hutchins Buy

Poppy Needs a Puppy (2020) is Pamela Fagan Hutchins’s picture book for young readers, following Poppy and Petey in a story about wanting a dog. It represents a different side of a primarily adult-mystery career — a chance to write for a younger audience on a simpler, warmer theme.

The book stands entirely apart from the What Doesn’t Kill You series, the Patrick Flint series, and the rest of Hutchins’s crime fiction catalogue. It is for children and families looking for a short, cheerful read.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Poppy & Petey series?

There are one books in the Poppy & Petey series, published in 2020.

What is the first book in the Poppy & Petey series?

The first book in the Poppy & Petey series is Poppy Needs a Puppy, published in 2020.

Who is this children's book for?

Poppy Needs a Puppy is aimed at young children — picture book age, typically three to seven years old — and their parents. It is entirely separate in tone and content from Pamela Fagan Hutchins’s adult mystery series, and makes no assumptions about the reader having encountered her other work. It is a standalone picture book about a child and the desire for a pet.

Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. We may receive commissions for purchases made through links on this site.

Privacy Policy