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See the Babymouse books by Jennifer L Holm in order, with quick summaries, series background, and help choosing where to start with this funny graphic series.

Last updated: July 4, 2026

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Babymouse books in publication order

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21 books

1

Our Hero

by Jennifer L Holm

2005

Babymouse faces her greatest school enemy yet, the annual dodgeball tournament. With Wilson's help, she has to find some courage before gym class destroys her.

2

Queen of the World!

by Jennifer L Holm

2005

Babymouse gets a shot at hanging out with the popular girls and thinks her moment has finally arrived. Then she has to decide what popularity is really worth.

3

Beach Babe

by Jennifer L Holm

2006

On a family beach vacation, Babymouse dreams of surfing stardom and endless fun. Wipeouts, sunburn, and little brother Squeak keep getting in the way.

4

Heartbreaker

by Jennifer L Holm

2006

Babymouse loves Valentine's Day until romance and a school dance enter the picture. Suddenly candy hearts and crush panic make a very dangerous combination.

5

Rock Star

by Jennifer L Holm

2006

Babymouse has music in her soul, but sadly not much in her flute. Big rock-star dreams meet the awkward reality of band class and stage fright.

6

Camp Babymouse

by Jennifer L Holm

2007

Off to camp, Babymouse expects fresh air, fun, and instant adventure. Getting lost in the wilderness was definitely not part of the dream.

7

Puppy Love

by Jennifer L Holm

2007

Babymouse desperately wants a dog, even though her history with pets is not exactly inspiring. The hunt for the perfect furry friend turns messy and sweet.

8

Skater Girl

by Jennifer L Holm

2007

Babymouse finally finds a talent on the ice and starts dreaming of medals. A possible shot at skating glory brings excitement, pressure, and slippery setbacks.

9

Monster Mash

by Jennifer L Holm

2008

Babymouse is determined to have the best Halloween costume and the best party. Spooky surprises, social worries, and locker weirdness make October especially dramatic.

10

Dragonslayer

by Jennifer L Holm

2009

In Babymouse's imagination, math becomes an epic quest full of darkness and danger. To help her school's team win, she has to face her personal dragon, numbers.

11

The Musical

by Jennifer L Holm

2009

Babymouse wants the lead in the school musical, but Felicia Furrypaws stands in the spotlight. Rehearsals, friendship, and backstage drama keep things moving fast.

12

Babymouse Burns Rubber

by Jennifer L Holm

2010

Babymouse and Wilson enter a big race and dream of speeding straight to victory. Their friendship and teamwork get a workout as the competition heats up.

13

Cupcake Tycoon

by Jennifer L Holm

2010

A school fundraiser turns into an all-out sales war, and Babymouse wants the grand prize badly. Beating Felicia matters almost as much as helping the library.

14

A Very Babymouse Christmas

by Jennifer L Holm

2011

The holidays are here, and Babymouse can think about only one thing, presents. Family traditions and gift fever send her racing toward a funny Christmas lesson.

15

Mad Scientist

by Jennifer L Holm

2011

Babymouse enters the school science fair hoping for a prize-winning breakthrough. Instead she gets experiments, mayhem, and the first big appearance of Squish.

16

Babymouse for President

by Jennifer L Holm

2012

Election season hits school, and Babymouse is sure she should be student council president. Campaign promises, mean-girl politics, and locker-level chaos make this one especially sharp and funny.

17

Extreme Babymouse

by Jennifer L Holm

2013

Babymouse hits the snowy slopes with huge winter-sports dreams and very little outdoor skill. Snowboarding, embarrassment, and stubborn determination collide in classic Babymouse style.

18

Happy Birthday, Babymouse

by Jennifer L Holm

2013

Babymouse wants the biggest birthday ever, bigger than mountains, monuments, and maybe common sense. Planning the perfect celebration turns into a funny lesson in sky-high expectations.

19

Bad Babysitter

by Jennifer L Holm

2015

Babymouse wants money for all the cool things she craves, so babysitting seems like the answer. Then the triplets arrive, and easy cash turns into triple trouble.

20

Babymouse Goes for the Gold

by Jennifer L Holm

2016

Babymouse joins the swim team and immediately starts dreaming of Olympic glory. Hard work, wet whiskers, and competitive nerves turn practice into a very funny sports adventure.

21

Little Babymouse and the Christmas Cupcakes

by Jennifer L Holm

2016

Babymouse gobbles Santa's cookies and decides cupcakes are the perfect replacement, until a dragon-sized problem crashes Christmas. A full-color holiday adventure with frosting, panic, and plenty of pink.

Babymouse books in chronological order

  1. Book cover for "Queen of the World!"

    Queen of the World!

    by Jennifer L Holm

    2005Babymouse, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "Our Hero"

    Our Hero

    by Jennifer L Holm

    2005Babymouse, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "Beach Babe"

    Beach Babe

    by Jennifer L Holm

    2006Babymouse, Book 3
  4. Book cover for "Rock Star"

    Rock Star

    by Jennifer L Holm

    2006Babymouse, Book 4
  5. Book cover for "Heartbreaker"

    Heartbreaker

    by Jennifer L Holm

    2006Babymouse, Book 5
  6. Book cover for "Camp Babymouse"

    Camp Babymouse

    by Jennifer L Holm

    2007Babymouse, Book 6
  7. Book cover for "Skater Girl"

    Skater Girl

    by Jennifer L Holm

    2007Babymouse, Book 7
  8. Book cover for "Puppy Love"

    Puppy Love

    by Jennifer L Holm

    2007Babymouse, Book 8
  9. Book cover for "Monster Mash"

    Monster Mash

    by Jennifer L Holm

    2008Babymouse, Book 9
  10. Book cover for "The Musical"

    The Musical

    by Jennifer L Holm

    2009Babymouse, Book 10
  11. Book cover for "Dragonslayer"

    Dragonslayer

    by Jennifer L Holm

    2009Babymouse, Book 11
  12. Book cover for "Babymouse Burns Rubber"

    Babymouse Burns Rubber

    by Jennifer L Holm

    2010Babymouse, Book 12
  13. Book cover for "Cupcake Tycoon"

    Cupcake Tycoon

    by Jennifer L Holm

    2010Babymouse, Book 13
  14. Book cover for "Mad Scientist"

    Mad Scientist

    by Jennifer L Holm

    2011Babymouse, Book 14
  15. Book cover for "A Very Babymouse Christmas"

    A Very Babymouse Christmas

    by Jennifer L Holm

    2011Babymouse, Book 15
  16. Book cover for "Babymouse for President"

    Babymouse for President

    by Jennifer L Holm

    2012Babymouse, Book 16
  17. Book cover for "Extreme Babymouse"

    Extreme Babymouse

    by Jennifer L Holm

    2013Babymouse, Book 17
  18. Book cover for "Happy Birthday, Babymouse"

    Happy Birthday, Babymouse

    by Jennifer L Holm

    2013Babymouse, Book 18
  19. Book cover for "Bad Babysitter"

    Bad Babysitter

    by Jennifer L Holm

    2015Babymouse, Book 19
  20. Book cover for "Little Babymouse and the Christmas Cupcakes"

    Little Babymouse and the Christmas Cupcakes

    by Jennifer L Holm

    2016Babymouse, Book 20
  21. Book cover for "Babymouse Goes for the Gold"

    Babymouse Goes for the Gold

    by Jennifer L Holm

    2016Babymouse, Book 21

Series background & context

The Babymouse books are built around a very simple idea that turns out to have a lot of mileage: school can feel huge when you're a kid, especially if you have a big imagination. Babymouse is a pink-loving, messy-whiskered mouse who wants everything at once, popularity, adventure, cupcakes, a perfect pet, a starring role, a gold medal. Real life usually has other plans.

That push and pull is the heart of the series.

Most of the books drop Babymouse into one everyday problem at a time. She wants to sit with the cool kids. She has to survive dodgeball. She goes to camp, joins the swim team, runs for student council, or gets swept up in a school fundraiser. The fun comes from the way ordinary kid worries blow up in her head into giant movie, fairy-tale, or superhero fantasies. One minute she's late for class. The next, in her mind, she's saving the kingdom.

The books are also full of recurring faces that make the school world feel familiar. Wilson is Babymouse's loyal best friend, and Felicia Furrypaws is the polished, intimidating class queen who often sets off Babymouse's envy. There is also the narrator, who talks back, interrupts, and adds to the comedy. That self-aware voice gives the series some of its bounce.

Even though the stories are funny, they work because the feelings are real. Babymouse wants to belong. She wants to be admired. She wants things to go her way for once. Kids recognize that instantly. The books never pretend Babymouse is perfect, and that is part of the appeal. She can be dramatic, jealous, impulsive, and a little selfish. Then she learns, usually the hard way, what actually matters.

The format helps a lot. These are graphic novels with brisk page turns, lots of visual jokes, and strong black, white, and pink design. They are especially good for readers who want a real story but do not want a wall of text. At the same time, the emotional beats are solid enough that the series doesn't feel slight.

Over time, the setting widens a bit, but the core stays the same. Whether Babymouse is chasing a birthday dream, trying to win a race, or hoping to be noticed, the stakes are always kid-sized and very recognizable. That makes the books easy to read out of order, though many readers end up wanting all of them once they click with her voice.

If you want school comedy, friendship drama, and a heroine who keeps embarrassing herself and bouncing back, this is the lane. The Babymouse books are funny, quick, and surprisingly sharp about what growing up feels like when every small disaster seems like the end of the world.

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Richard Reis

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Anurag Ramdasan

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