Hermie & Friends Books Books in Order
Part ofMax Lucado Books in OrderDiscover the Hermie & Friends books by Max Lucado in order, with kid-friendly summaries, series background, and where to begin.
Last updated: July 20, 2026
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Hermie & Friends Books books in publication order
13 books
Hermie
by Max Lucado
2002
Hermie is a young caterpillar who wonders why he is so ordinary. His story helps children talk about patience, purpose, and trusting that growth can take time.
A Bug Collection
by Troy Schmidt & Max Lucado
2003
A collection of Hermie & Friends stories featuring the garden's bug characters. Each tale uses humor and a small adventure to share a child-friendly Christian lesson.
ABCs
by Max Lucado
2004
An alphabet board book that pairs early learning with bright, friendly illustrations. It offers toddlers a simple introduction to letters in a faith-oriented collection.
Colors
by Max Lucado
2004
A simple board book that introduces colors through warm illustrations and faith-friendly language. It is designed for toddlers and early read-aloud time.
Flo the Lyin' Fly
by Troy Schmidt & Max Lucado
2004
Flo tells lies that grow larger and more damaging as they travel through the garden. Hermie and friends learn why honesty matters, even when telling the truth feels hard.
Numbers
by Max Lucado
2004
A toddler board book that introduces counting with cheerful pictures and simple Christian themes. It is made for short, interactive reading with little ones.
Shapes
by Max Lucado
2004
A colorful board book for introducing basic shapes to very young children. Its gentle design makes it suitable for first learning and shared reading.
Webster, the Scaredy Spider
by Troy Schmidt & Max Lucado
2004
Webster's fears keep him from enjoying life in the garden. With help from his friends, he learns that courage can grow when fear is brought into the light.
A Fruitcake Christmas
by Max Lucado
2005
The Hermie & Friends garden crew faces a funny Christmas problem that calls for patience and kindness. The story combines holiday silliness with a lesson about giving.
To Share or Nut to Share
by Max Lucado
2007
A Hermie & Friends tale about wanting to keep a prized treat instead of sharing it. The garden bugs learn that generosity can strengthen friendship.
Do You Know I Love You, God?
by Max Lucado
2012
Little Hermie and his friends discover simple ways to show love for God, including sharing, obeying, and giving thanks. The board book is designed for toddlers.
God Forgives Me, and I Forgive You
by Max Lucado
2012
A children's book about receiving forgiveness and extending it to others. It gives families plain language for discussing apologies, hurt feelings, and grace.
God Listens When I Pray
by Max Lucado
2012
A board book that helps young children understand prayer as talking honestly with God. Its simple reassurance makes it a natural choice for bedtime or family reading.
Hermie & Friends Books books in chronological order

Flo the Lyin' Fly
by Troy Schmidt & Max Lucado
2004Hermie & Friends Books, Book 1
Shapes
by Max Lucado
2004Hermie & Friends Books, Book 2
Colors
by Max Lucado
2004Hermie & Friends Books, Book 3
ABCs
by Max Lucado
2004Hermie & Friends Books, Book 4
Numbers
by Max Lucado
2004Hermie & Friends Books, Book 5
Webster, the Scaredy Spider
by Troy Schmidt & Max Lucado
2004Hermie & Friends Books, Book 6
A Fruitcake Christmas
by Max Lucado
2005Hermie & Friends Books, Book 7
To Share or Nut to Share
by Max Lucado
2007Hermie & Friends Books, Book 8
A Bug Collection
by Troy Schmidt & Max Lucado
2003Hermie & Friends Books, Book 9
God Listens When I Pray
by Max Lucado
2012Hermie & Friends Books, Book 10
God Forgives Me, and I Forgive You
by Max Lucado
2012Hermie & Friends Books, Book 11
Do You Know I Love You, God?
by Max Lucado
2012Hermie & Friends Books, Book 12
Hermie
by Max Lucado
2002Hermie & Friends Books, Book 13
Series background & context
Hermie & Friends is a children's series set in a garden full of bugs with big feelings and very recognizable problems. Hermie, a young caterpillar, and his best friend Wormie meet a lively group of neighbors as they learn about honesty, fear, prayer, sharing, obedience, and friendship.
The stories keep the world small. A lie can spread through the garden. A bully can make someone feel afraid. A camping trip can test patience. Those child-sized problems give each book a clear lesson without losing the silliness of its talking insects.
Hermie does not always get things right.
That is part of the appeal. He can be nervous, confused, tempted to take an easy path, or swept along by somebody else's bad idea. Wormie and the other garden friends help him think through what happened, often with a Bible-based lesson close at hand.
Characters such as Flo the fly, Webster the spider, Milo the mantis, and Stanley the stinkbug each bring a different kind of trouble or humor to the group. The books often overlap with the animated Hermie & Friends stories, which brought the garden characters to a wider audience.
The tone is bright, funny, and reassuring. These are not mysteries or fantasy quests with high danger. They are everyday moral stories for young readers, told through bugs who can make even a lesson about telling the truth feel like an adventure.
There is no strict reading order, though Hermie is a natural starting point because it introduces the little caterpillar at the heart of the series. After that, choose by interest. Flo the Lyin' Fly suits a conversation about honesty, Webster, the Scaredy Spider works for fear, and Hermie and the Big Bully Croaker opens a path to talk about kindness and standing up to intimidation.
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