Polly and the Puffin Books in Order

Part ofJenny Colgan Books in Order

A guide to the Polly and the Puffin picture books by Jenny Colgan, in order, with quick summaries, series background, and a helpful starting point for kids.

Last updated: December 26, 2025

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New Friend

by Jenny Colgan

2018

A new puffin arrives on the island, and Polly is not sure she wants things to change. A day of sharing and problem-solving helps Polly learn what it means to welcome someone in.

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The Happy Christmas

by Jenny Colgan

2017

It is Christmas on Polly’s island, and excitement is running high, along with a few small mishaps. Polly discovers that the best part of the day is celebrating together, even when plans go a bit wrong.

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Polly and the Puffin

by Jenny Colgan

2015

Polly is a small puffin on a seaside island who wants to be brave and fit in. With help from friends, she learns that trying new things matters more than getting everything perfect.

Series background & context

The Polly and the Puffin books are gentle picture stories for younger readers, set on the same Cornish coast that shows up in Jenny Colgan’s bakery novels.

Polly is a small puffin with big feelings. In Polly and the Puffin, she wants to fit in, try new things, and prove she can do what the other puffins can do, with a little help from friends.

In The Stormy Day, New Friend, and The Happy Christmas, the adventures stay small and child-sized: weathering a storm, welcoming someone new, and enjoying a festive day without everything going perfectly.

These are cozy read-alouds built around bravery and kindness, with bright seaside details and happy endings.