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P.J. Funnybunny Books in Order

Part ofMarilyn Sadler Books in Order

See the P.J. Funnybunny books in order by Marilyn Sadler, with short summaries, series background, and help choosing the best place to start.

Last updated: July 12, 2026

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P.J. Funnybunny books in publication order

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15 books

1

It's Not Easy Being a Bunny

by Marilyn Sadler

1983

P.J. Funnybunny thinks being a bunny is boring, so he tries living like other animals instead. His funny search for a better life slowly shows him where he really belongs.

2

The Very Bad Bunny

by Marilyn Sadler

1984

P.J. seems like a troublesome bunny, until his cousin Binky comes to visit. Suddenly everyone gets a much clearer idea of what very bad behavior really looks like.

3

P.J. The Spoiled Bunny

by Marilyn Sadler

1986

P.J. always wants things his way, and his friends are tired of it. When they finally stop giving in, P.J. has to learn that getting your own way is not the same as having fun.

4

P. J. Funnybunny In The Great Tricycle Race

by Marilyn Sadler

1988

P.J. trains for the big tricycle race with help from his family. On race day, excitement takes over, and he has to remember what really matters if he wants to finish strong.

5

P.J. Funnybunny in the Perfect Hiding Place

by Marilyn Sadler

1988

When Honey Bunny wants to join the game, P.J. and his friends leave her hidden for far too long. The joke turns serious when P.J. has to help find the perfect hiding place again.

6

Knock, Kock, It's P. J. Funnybunny!

by Marilyn Sadler

1992

Tired of playing with his many brothers and sisters, P.J. goes visiting in search of a better playmate. Each stop gives him a new surprise, and not the one he expected.

7

Bedtime for Bunnies

by Marilyn Sadler

1994

A house full of little bunnies settles in for the night in this gentle bedtime story. As everyone winds down, a watchful parent helps keep nighttime fears outside.

8

P. J. Funnybunny Camps Out

by Marilyn Sadler

1994

P.J. says camping is for boys only, so Honey Bunny and Donna get left behind. But when mysterious ghosts appear in the dark, the boys learn who really understands the woods.

9

P.J. Funnybunny and His Very Cool Birthday Party

by Marilyn Sadler

1996

P.J. and his friends are sure they know what his birthday surprise will be. They are wrong, and the real treat waiting at Pine Coney Island is even better.

10

Honey Bunny Funnybunny

by Marilyn Sadler

1997

Honey Bunny puts up with a lot from her big brother P.J., until one prank goes too far. The Funnybunny family has to rethink the balance between teasing and kindness.

11

P.J. Funnybunny's Bag of Tricks

by Marilyn Sadler

2004

P.J. gets a magic kit and masters every trick he can find. When his audience loses interest, he decides the only answer is a disappearing act.

12

Money, Money, Honey Bunny!

by Marilyn Sadler

2006

Honey Bunny has plenty of money and lots of ideas for using it. In a bright rhyming story, she learns about spending, sharing, and saving a little for later.

13

Honey Bunny's Honey Bear

by Marilyn Sadler

2007

Honey Bunny wants the cute bear at school to notice her, but nothing seems to work. Her sweet, awkward efforts lead to a gentle surprise and a mended heart.

14

It's Better Being a Bunny

by Marilyn Sadler

2022

P.J. thinks his friend's pig household looks a lot more fun than home. After too much freedom, too much ice cream, and one bad dream, he starts to see his own family differently.

15

Bunny with a Big Heart

by Marilyn Sadler

2023

Busy, inconsiderate P.J. gets sidelined by a twisted ankle and has to slow down. The kindness he receives from family and friends helps him learn how to treat others better.

P.J. Funnybunny books in chronological order

  1. Book cover for "It's Not Easy Being a Bunny"

    It's Not Easy Being a Bunny

    by Marilyn Sadler

    1983P.J. Funnybunny, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "The Very Bad Bunny"

    The Very Bad Bunny

    by Marilyn Sadler

    1984P.J. Funnybunny, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "P.J. The Spoiled Bunny"

    P.J. The Spoiled Bunny

    by Marilyn Sadler

    1986P.J. Funnybunny, Book 3
  4. Book cover for "P.J. Funnybunny in the Perfect Hiding Place"

    P.J. Funnybunny in the Perfect Hiding Place

    by Marilyn Sadler

    1988P.J. Funnybunny, Book 4
  5. Book cover for "P. J. Funnybunny In The Great Tricycle Race"

    P. J. Funnybunny In The Great Tricycle Race

    by Marilyn Sadler

    1988P.J. Funnybunny, Book 5
  6. Book cover for "Knock, Kock, It's P. J. Funnybunny!"

    Knock, Kock, It's P. J. Funnybunny!

    by Marilyn Sadler

    1992P.J. Funnybunny, Book 6
  7. Book cover for "P. J. Funnybunny Camps Out"

    P. J. Funnybunny Camps Out

    by Marilyn Sadler

    1994P.J. Funnybunny, Book 7
  8. Book cover for "Bedtime for Bunnies"

    Bedtime for Bunnies

    by Marilyn Sadler

    1994P.J. Funnybunny, Book 8
  9. Book cover for "P.J. Funnybunny and His Very Cool Birthday Party"

    P.J. Funnybunny and His Very Cool Birthday Party

    by Marilyn Sadler

    1996P.J. Funnybunny, Book 9
  10. Book cover for "Honey Bunny Funnybunny"

    Honey Bunny Funnybunny

    by Marilyn Sadler

    1997P.J. Funnybunny, Book 10
  11. Book cover for "P.J. Funnybunny's Bag of Tricks"

    P.J. Funnybunny's Bag of Tricks

    by Marilyn Sadler

    2004P.J. Funnybunny, Book 11
  12. Book cover for "Money, Money, Honey Bunny!"

    Money, Money, Honey Bunny!

    by Marilyn Sadler

    2006P.J. Funnybunny, Book 12
  13. Book cover for "Honey Bunny's Honey Bear"

    Honey Bunny's Honey Bear

    by Marilyn Sadler

    2007P.J. Funnybunny, Book 13
  14. Book cover for "It's Better Being a Bunny"

    It's Better Being a Bunny

    by Marilyn Sadler

    2022P.J. Funnybunny, Book 14
  15. Book cover for "Bunny with a Big Heart"

    Bunny with a Big Heart

    by Marilyn Sadler

    2023P.J. Funnybunny, Book 15

Series background & context

P.J. Funnybunny is Marilyn Sadler's most durable troublemaker, and the series knows exactly how to use him. He is impulsive, dramatic, a little selfish, often certain he has a better idea than the grown-ups, and just likable enough that you want to see what mess he causes next.

The books follow P.J. through everyday child-sized problems: wanting to be something else, acting spoiled, teasing his sister, training for a race, looking for fun, camping, planning parties, trying magic tricks, and learning that freedom is not always as great as it sounds. The world around him is gentle and comic, but the feelings are real. He wants attention. He wants things his way. He wants life to be more exciting than rules usually allow.

Family is a big part of the appeal. P.J. has siblings, including Honey Bunny, and Sadler gets a lot of mileage out of ordinary brother-sister friction. Some books center P.J., while others shift the spotlight to Honey Bunny and show how his behavior looks from the other side. That keeps the series from feeling one-note. P.J. may be the star, but he is not the only one with feelings.

The tone is perfect for early readers. Sentences are clear, repetition is used well, and the jokes land through rhythm as much as plot. Sadler is very good at building a story around one child-sized idea and letting it spiral just far enough. A bad day becomes an identity crisis. A prank becomes a family showdown. A camping trip becomes a ghost story. The stakes stay safe, but they never feel trivial to the characters.

P.J. almost always learns something, but never in a preachy way.

Another strength of the series is how flexible it is. Some books are classic Beginner Books. Others are Step into Reading titles or simple picture books. That means readers can grow with the Funnybunny world a little, moving from the earliest read-alouds into easy independent reading while staying with characters they already know.

If you are looking for cheerful stories about growing up, making mistakes, and finding your way back to kindness, this series delivers. The Funnybunny books are built for giggles first, but they also make room for self-acceptance, empathy, patience, and family warmth. It is no surprise the character made the jump to television in ABC Weekend Specials. P.J. is the kind of rabbit who can carry a joke, a lesson, and a whole little world at once.

Edited by

Richard Reis

Software engineer whose passion for tracking book recommendations from podcasts inspired the creation of MRB.

Anurag Ramdasan

Lead investor at 3one4 Capital whose startup expertise and love for books helped shaped MRB and its growth.

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