Picture books in order

Robin Jones Gunn's picture books include the Billy 'n' Bear series for young children and other illustrated titles, published from 1985 to 1994.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Billy ’n’ Bear Go to a Birthday Party 1985 Robin Jones Gunn Buy
2 Billy ’n’ Bear Go to the Grocery Store 1985 Robin Jones Gunn Buy
3 Billy ’n’ Bear Visit Grandpa and Grandma 1985 Robin Jones Gunn Buy
4 Billy ’n’ Bear Go to the Doctor 1985 Robin Jones Gunn Buy
5 Billy ’n’ Bear Go to Church 1985 Robin Jones Gunn Buy
6 Billy “N” Bear Go to Sunday School 1985 Robin Jones Gunn Buy
7 God’s Mountains, Meadows, and More 1994 Robin Jones Gunn Buy

Robin Jones Gunn’s picture books date to the mid-1980s, before the Christy Miller series launched her career in YA fiction. The Billy ’n’ Bear series (1985) follows a toddler and his teddy bear through everyday situations: the grocery store, the doctor’s office, church, and grandparents’ house. They’re simple, gentle books for very young children, reflecting Gunn’s Christian perspective from the start of her career.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Picture series?

There are 7 books in the Picture series, published between 1985 and 1994.

What is the first book in the Picture series?

The first book in the Picture series is Billy ’n’ Bear Go to a Birthday Party, published in 1985.

What are the Billy 'n' Bear books about?

The Billy ’n’ Bear picture books follow a young boy and his teddy bear through everyday activities: going to the grocery store, visiting grandparents, going to church, and seeing the doctor. They’re aimed at very young children and were among Gunn’s earliest published works.

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