Tedd Arnold Books in Order
Explore Tedd Arnold books in order, with quick summaries, series guides, reading order help, and easy advice on where to start next.
Last updated: June 11, 2026
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Publication Order
76 books
No Jumping on the Bed
by Tedd Arnold
1987
Walter has heard the warning a thousand times, but one more bounce feels worth it. His bedtime imagination turns that choice into a wild tumble through the whole apartment building.
Ollie Forgot
by Tedd Arnold
1988
Ollie means well, but every new thought pushes the old one right out of his head. A simple errand becomes a chain of funny mistakes.
The Signmaker's Assistant
by Tedd Arnold
1992
Norman helps a respected signmaker, but his own ideas for better signs create havoc around town. One small change in wording sends people in all the wrong directions.
The Simple People
by Tedd Arnold
1992
A peaceful group learns what happens when invention, work, and progress start reshaping their lives. It is a fable-like picture book with a thoughtful edge.
Green Wilma
by Tedd Arnold
1993
Wilma wakes up green and froggy, then spends a very strange school day chasing flies with her long tongue. It is fast, goofy, and full of classroom chaos.
Five Ugly Monsters
by Tedd Arnold
1995
Five silly monsters take over a familiar counting rhyme and make it gloriously gross. It is a short, noisy read-aloud built for monster-loving kids.
No More Water in the Tub!
by Tedd Arnold
1995
What begins as bath time turns into a flood when the faucet breaks and William's tub goes sailing through the building. The mess keeps growing with every floor.
Parts
by Tedd Arnold
1997
A boy notices fuzz in his belly button, skin peeling, and a tooth coming loose, then decides he must be falling apart. It turns common childhood worries into a funny rhyming panic.
Huggly and the Toy Monster
by Tedd Arnold
1998
Huggly meets a toy that looks alarmingly monster-like and is not sure whether it is friend, threat, or something in between. The misunderstanding drives the fun.
Huggly Gets Dressed
by Tedd Arnold
1998
Huggly studies human clothes and tries to figure out how shirts, shoes, and hats are supposed to work. Dressing turns into a funny puzzle under the bed.
Huggly Takes A Bath
by Tedd Arnold
1998
Curious about what the people child does, Huggly decides to try bath time for himself. What sounds simple becomes a soggy little adventure.
Huggly's Snow Day
by Tedd Arnold
1998
A snowy day gives Huggly another chance to copy the people world, with cold weather, winter fun, and monster confusion along the way. The mood is playful, not scary.
Huggly Goes To School
by Tedd Arnold
2000
A game of hide-and-seek leads Huggly and his friends into a human school, where everything is exciting and slightly risky. They have fun, but getting home is the real challenge.
Huggly's Pizza
by Tedd Arnold
2000
Huggly discovers pizza and wants a taste of the people world's best-looking food. Getting it is harder and messier than he expects.
Huggly and the Books
by Tedd Arnold
2001
Huggly gets interested in books and the strange magic of stories from the people world. His curiosity turns reading into a monster-sized discovery.
Huggly's Big Mess
by Tedd Arnold
2001
Huggly tries to manage a problem of his own and only makes the under-the-bed chaos worse. It is a small monster story with very relatable cleanup trouble.
Huggly's Christmas
by Tedd Arnold
2001
Christmas brings bright sights, strange customs, and a lot of excitement to Huggly's world under the bed. He wants in on the fun, even if he does not quite understand it.
More Parts
by Tedd Arnold
2001
Everyday sayings like give me a hand and hold your tongue sound terrifying when taken literally. The book follows one worried kid trying to keep all his parts attached.
Huggly's Halloween
by Tedd Arnold
2002
Halloween should be the perfect night for a monster, but Huggly still manages to be surprised. It is a gentle, goofy holiday story full of costumes and mix-ups.
Huggly's Thanksgiving Parade
by Tedd Arnold
2002
Huggly gets swept up in the noise and spectacle of a Thanksgiving parade. Balloons, crowds, and holiday confusion make it a big outing for a little monster.
Huggly's Trip To The Beach
by Tedd Arnold
2002
A beach trip opens up a whole new people place for Huggly, with sand, water, and plenty of strange sights to explore. Everything feels enormous from monster height.
Huggly Goes Camping
by Tedd Arnold
2003
Camping pulls Huggly into tents, outdoor noises, and nighttime excitement far from his usual under-the-bed home. It is adventure with just a hint of monster nerves.
Huggly's Valentines
by Tedd Arnold
2003
Huggly bumps into the people world's version of love notes and Valentine's surprises. The holiday becomes sweet, puzzling, and a little silly.
Catalina Magdalena Hoopensteiner Wallendiner Hogan Logan Bogan Was Her Name
by Tedd Arnold
2004
This picture-book version of the camp song follows a delightfully odd girl with a very long name and a big spirit. The joke is broad, musical, and proudly ridiculous.
Even More Parts
by Tedd Arnold
2004
Chip Block is back, still taking body-part expressions far too seriously. His over-the-top solutions make this wordplay sequel just as goofy as the first two.
Hi! Fly Guy
by Tedd Arnold
2005
Buzz catches a fly for The Amazing Pet Show and ends up with an unlikely best friend. Everyone says a fly cannot be a pet, until Fly Guy proves them wrong.
Shoo, Fly Guy!
by Tedd Arnold
2006
Left behind when Buzz goes on a picnic, Fly Guy sets out hungry and gloomy in search of his favorite food. The guessing game is part of the fun, and so is the mess.
Super Fly Guy
by Tedd Arnold
2006
Fly Guy follows Buzz to school and finds paradise in the lunchroom trash. His appetite creates chaos, then accidentally saves the day.
Rat Life
by Tedd Arnold
2007
In 1972, fourteen-year-old Todd spends a restless summer in a worn-out motel town and falls under the spell of an older local boy called Rat. Friendship, danger, and a mystery in the river slowly tighten around him.
The Twin Princes
by Tedd Arnold
2007
Two royal brothers must race for the crown, but the king's unusual rules turn the contest into a riddle. Rivalry and clever thinking matter more than speed.
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Fly Guy
by Tedd Arnold
2007
Visiting Grandma turns strange when she swallows Fly Guy and a growing parade of animals. Buzz worries, but Fly Guy is not finished yet.
Fly High, Fly Guy!
by Tedd Arnold
2008
Buzz's parents do not want Fly Guy on the family trip, but he comes along anyway and keeps getting lost. Every stop on the vacation turns into a new search.
Hooray For Fly Guy!
by Tedd Arnold
2008
Buzz and Fly Guy want to prove a fly can help on the football field. Practice is bumpy, but Fly Guy is not ready to quit.
Green Wilma, Frog in Space
by Tedd Arnold
2009
Green Wilma ends up mistaken for an alien child after a UFO lands near her pond. The story mixes frogs, space travel, and Arnold's usual brand of cheerful nonsense.
I Spy Fly Guy!
by Tedd Arnold
2009
A hide-and-seek game goes wrong when Fly Guy hides in the garbage and gets hauled to the dump. Buzz follows in a panic and finds more flies than he ever expected.
Buzz Boy and Fly Guy
by Tedd Arnold
2010
Buzz and Fly Guy imagine themselves as superheroes facing dragons and pirates. It is a fast, comic-book style adventure built on their usual teamwork.
Fly Guy Meets Fly Girl
by Tedd Arnold
2010
Fly Guy meets Liz's pet, Fly Girl, and immediately finds someone who can outfly and outgross him. Buzz starts to worry about losing his best buddy.
Fly Guy vs. the Flyswatter!
by Tedd Arnold
2011
Buzz brings Fly Guy to school just in time for a class trip to a flyswatter factory. For Fly Guy, it is basically the worst field trip imaginable.
Ride, Fly Guy, Ride!
by Tedd Arnold
2012
A car ride goes wildly wrong when Fly Guy is blown out the window and bounced from one vehicle to the next. Buzz chases after him through a ridiculous chain of rescues.
There's a Fly Guy in My Soup
by Tedd Arnold
2012
Fly Guy is banned from a fancy hotel restaurant, but the kitchen smells too good to ignore. His search for food turns dinner service into a disaster.
Dirty Gert
by Tedd Arnold
2013
Gert loves dirt so much that she digs in it, plays in it, and even eats it. Her muddy passion grows into an absurd transformation that celebrates being exactly herself.
Fly Guy and Fly Girl: Friendly Frenzy
by Tedd Arnold
2013
Buzz and Fly Guy meet Liz and Fly Girl in the park, then run into Carlos and his pet lizard, Annie. What starts as a friendly outing quickly feels dangerous for two little flies.
Fly Guy and the Frankenfly
by Tedd Arnold
2013
After a day of spooky crafts and games, Buzz falls asleep and dreams of a gigantic Frankenfly. Halloween fun tips into a big, buggy nightmare.
Sharks
by Tedd Arnold
2013
Buzz and Fly Guy dive into the world of sharks, from sharp teeth to ocean habitats. The book balances cool facts with just enough humor to keep things light.
Space
by Tedd Arnold
2013
At a space museum, Buzz and Fly Guy learn about planets, spacecraft, space suits, and comets. It is a friendly first look at big space ideas.
A Pet for Fly Guy
by Tedd Arnold
2014
Fly Guy decides he wants a pet of his own after seeing other animals at the park. Buzz helps him search, but every choice brings a new problem.
Dinosaurs
by Tedd Arnold
2014
A museum trip gives Buzz and Fly Guy a quick tour of famous dinosaurs, fossils, and prehistoric life. The facts are simple, visual, and easy to follow.
Firefighters
by Tedd Arnold
2014
Buzz and Fly Guy visit a fire station to see gear, trucks, rescue work, and fire safety up close. It is a brisk introduction to how firefighters help.
Fix This Mess!
by Tedd Arnold
2014
Jake tells a cleaning robot to fix a mess, but Robug only spreads the disaster from room to room. It is a beginning reader built on literal-minded machine chaos.
Fly Guy's Amazing Tricks
by Tedd Arnold
2014
Buzz teaches Fly Guy a whole set of tricks, and Fly Guy is eager to perform them anywhere, especially at the worst possible moment. The result is a very messy show-off act.
Bats
by Tedd Arnold
2015
Buzz and Fly Guy venture into a bat cave to learn how bats live, hunt, and find their way in the dark. The book makes these nighttime animals feel fascinating rather than frightening.
Insects
by Tedd Arnold
2015
Buzz and Fly Guy head outside to study insects, including plenty that look a lot like Fly Guy. Bugs, body parts, and life cycles keep the facts buzzing along.
Prince Fly Guy
by Tedd Arnold
2015
Buzz has to write a fairy tale, and Fly Guy becomes the star, whether he likes the parts or not. Their storybook game turns homework into a silly royal quest.
Vincent Paints His House
by Tedd Arnold
2015
Vincent wants to paint his house, but every creature living on it has a different color suggestion. The result is a playful tribute to art, color, and compromise.
Fly Guy's Ninja Christmas
by Tedd Arnold
2016
On Christmas Eve, Fly Guy wants the perfect gift for Buzz. His search turns into a tiny nighttime battle when he spots an unwelcome stranger in the house.
Noodlehead Nightmares
by Tedd Arnold
2016
Mac and Mac hate chores and love pie, but their empty heads make them easy targets for trouble. Their first comic-style misadventures are built on terrible logic and great timing.
Snakes
by Tedd Arnold
2016
A zoo trip leads Buzz and Fly Guy into the world of snakes, where they learn how different species hunt, move, and survive. The tone stays curious instead of scary.
The White House
by Tedd Arnold
2016
Buzz and Fly Guy tour the White House and learn how it works as a home, workplace, and symbol of the presidency. History and odd little facts keep it moving.
Weather
by Tedd Arnold
2016
At a weather station, Buzz and Fly Guy learn about tornadoes, hurricanes, blizzards, and forecasts. It turns big weather ideas into simple, kid-friendly facts.
Castles
by Tedd Arnold
2017
Buzz and Fly Guy explore castles from drawbridges and dungeons to kings, queens, and knights. It is a lively introduction to how these huge buildings worked.
Fly Guy's Big Family
by Tedd Arnold
2017
Fly Guy misses his relatives, so Buzz plans a surprise that brings the whole bug family together. The visit is sweet, chaotic, and just a little gross.
Noodleheads See the Future
by Tedd Arnold
2017
Mac and Mac are sure a simple plan will earn them cake, then get tricked by the idea of firewood seeds. Readers can see the disaster coming long before they do.
Why, Fly Guy?
by Tedd Arnold
2017
Buzz and Fly Guy answer big kid questions about science and everyday life, from wheels to weather and much more. It is packed with short explanations and curious kid energy.
Fly Guy and the Alienzz
by Tedd Arnold
2018
Buzz is making an alien movie, and soon his game pulls Fly Guy, Fly Girl, and friends into a wild outer-space adventure. It is part pretend play, part rescue mission, and all noisy fun.
Noodleheads Find Something Fishy
by Tedd Arnold
2018
Mac and Mac decide smart fish and a toy boat will somehow lead to a real one. Their friend Meatball helps, but his advice is not exactly honest.
Police Officers
by Tedd Arnold
2018
Buzz and Fly Guy learn what police officers do, how they help communities, and what tools they use on the job. The book keeps the facts clear and easy for new readers.
Attack of the 50-Foot Fly Guy!
by Tedd Arnold
2019
After snacking from a radioactive trash can, Fly Guy grows to giant size and panics the town. Buzz and a scientist race to shrink him before the military attacks.
Garbage and Recycling
by Tedd Arnold
2019
A trip to the landfill and recycling plant shows Buzz and Fly Guy where trash goes and how it can be reused. Kids get practical facts and planet-friendly tips.
Monster Trucks
by Tedd Arnold
2019
Buzz and Fly Guy dig into monster-truck technology, famous tricks, and safety rules. It is a noisy, fact-filled look at machines built to crush and soar.
Noodleheads Fortress of Doom
by Tedd Arnold
2019
Armed with library books and big dreams, Mac and Mac set out to build a mighty fortress. They would have a better chance if they stopped arguing and started thinking.
Night Fright
by Tedd Arnold
2020
Buzz and Liz take Fly Guy and Fly Girl to the zoo, but the tiny pets wander into a nighttime exhibit full of animals that would love a fly-sized snack. A small outing turns spooky fast.
Noodleheads Lucky Day
by Tedd Arnold
2020
Mac and Mac are convinced luck is on their side, whether they are hatching a kitten from a watermelon or dealing with a bag of bees. Their bad ideas stay wonderfully confident.
Scary Creatures!
by Tedd Arnold
2020
Buzz and Fly Guy introduce animals that look fierce, creepy, or just plain strange, then explain the facts behind them. It is a fun way to turn fear into curiosity.
Noodleheads Do the Impossible
by Tedd Arnold
2021
Determined to become famous, Mac and Mac try things no one can do, like walking around the world and counting the stars. Their nonsense logic somehow keeps the story moving.
Weird Animals
by Tedd Arnold
2021
At the zoo, Buzz and Fly Guy discover some of the strangest animals on Earth, from blobfish to naked mole rats. It mixes weird facts with jokes and bright photos.
Noodleheads Take It Easy
by Tedd Arnold
2022
Mac and Mac want a quiet day and a pie, but even easy jobs get complicated in their hands. The more shortcuts they try, the harder everything becomes.
Where should I start?
If you're starting with his best-known early readers: Hi! Fly Guy → Super Fly Guy → Shoo, Fly Guy!
If your reader likes real facts with cartoons: Fly Guy Presents: Sharks → Fly Guy Presents: Dinosaurs → Fly Guy Presents: Space
If you want funny picture books: No Jumping on the Bed! → Green Wilma → Parts
If you want cozy monster stories: Huggly Gets Dressed → Huggly Takes A Bath → Huggly Goes To School
If you want comic-style longer stories: Noodlehead Nightmares → Noodleheads See the Future → Noodleheads Find Something Fishy
Author bio
Tedd Arnold was born in Elmira, New York, in 1949. When he was 10, his family moved to Florida, where he took his first art lessons in an abandoned dentist's office. That odd little detail feels right for a writer who would later fill his books with frogs, flies, monsters, and glorious messes.
He went on to earn a BFA from the University of Florida. Before children's books became his life, he worked in textbook illustration, graphic design, and advertising. For a while, he was the guy making pictures for other people's projects.
Then books for kids pulled him in.
Arnold's wife, Carol, taught kindergarten, and the picture books she read with her students caught his attention. He has said he used to study those books closely at night, cover to cover. It brought him back to something he had loved as a kid, drawing comics, mixing words and pictures, and making stories move.
It still took time. A lot of time.
For about six years he wrote and drew, sent manuscripts out, got rejected, and tried again. After moving to New York City, he worked as a book designer, and family life kept feeding the work. His first breakthrough came from a very ordinary scene, his son Walter jumping on a bed in their apartment, which became No Jumping on the Bed!
That book opened the door, and Arnold kept walking through it. He created funny, high-energy picture books like Green Wilma and the Parts books, which turn childhood worries, body changes, and figures of speech into huge visual jokes. Later came Huggly, with its curious under-the-bed monster, and then Fly Guy, the early-reader series that became his best-known work.
The Fly Guy books are a good example of what Arnold does well. The setup is simple, a boy named Buzz and his unusual pet fly, but the pages move fast, the jokes are easy to catch, and the art does a lot of the storytelling. He later expanded that world with the nonfiction Fly Guy Presents books and, with storytellers Martha Hamilton and Mitch Weiss, the comic-style Noodleheads series, based on traditional fool tales.
He has also moved outside picture books when he felt like trying something new. His young adult novel Rat Life won the Edgar Award, and several of his books have earned Theodor Seuss Geisel Honors, including Hi! Fly Guy, I Spy Fly Guy!, and Noodleheads See the Future. Those awards matter, but the bigger point is simple: kids keep reading him.
Recent publisher biographies place Arnold in Florida with Carol. By now he has spent decades writing, drawing, and visiting schools, and his books still feel tuned to what makes children laugh, worry, wonder, and want to turn one more page. Even at his messiest, he knows exactly what he is doing.
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