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Top 10 Best Babymouse Books (2026)

The best Babymouse books split into two clear paths: the numbered original graphic novels and the big full-color Big Adventures spin-off for newer readers. Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm turn school worries, oversized daydreams, and friendship tangles into quick graphic-novel comedy.

Start with Queen of the World! for the original series in numbered order; its slumber-party choice introduces Babymouse, Wilson, and Felicia. Once Upon a Messy Whisker offers a separate full-color starting point for readers who prefer a larger-page format.

The original Babymouse sequence runs well beyond #8, so these eight books form an opening reading path rather than the complete series. The two Big Adventures books belong to their own numbered spin-off: read them as Books 1 and 2, not between volumes of the original run.

2.Babymouse #1: Queen of the World! - by Jennifer L. Holm

Babymouse #1: Queen of the World!
An exclusive slumber party puts Babymouse between social status and her plans with Wilson. Queen of the World! is the proper opening to the original numbered series, while Once Upon a Messy Whisker starts a separate branch. Begin here for the clearest introduction to the core friendships.
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3.Babymouse #2: Our Hero - by Jennifer L. Holm, Matthew Holm

Babymouse #2: Our Hero
The annual dodgeball tournament turns gym class into Babymouse's next outsized challenge. Our Hero follows the original debut directly and keeps the school setting at the center. It is a good fit for readers who enjoy physical comedy and underdog nerves.
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5.Babymouse #3: Beach Babe - by Jennifer L. Holm, Matthew Holm

Babymouse #3: Beach Babe
A beach vacation brings surfing dreams, snorkeling, and an alarming thought about sharks. Beach Babe moves the original series away from school without losing Babymouse's runaway imagination. Choose it for a reader who wants summer mishaps instead of classroom competition.
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6.Babymouse #4: Rock Star - by Jennifer L. Holm, Matthew Holm

Babymouse #4: Rock Star
A school concert gives Babymouse a spotlight-sized goal even though her flute playing needs work. Rock Star trades Beach Babe's vacation chaos for rehearsal nerves and musical ambition. It works especially well for kids who recognize the fear of performing in front of classmates.
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7.Babymouse #5: Heartbreaker - by Jennifer L. Holm, Matthew Holm

Babymouse #5: Heartbreaker
Valentine's Day brings candy, a school dance, and the awkward question of whether Babymouse needs a date. Heartbreaker turns romantic expectations into jokes without leaving the familiar school world. It suits readers who prefer social comedy to an action-heavy plot.
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8.Babymouse #6: Camp Babymouse - by Jennifer L. Holm, Matthew Holm

Babymouse #6: Camp Babymouse
Two weeks outdoors become much less relaxing when Babymouse struggles not to get lost. Camp Babymouse changes the setting to the wilderness and lets her confidence collide with practical problems. Pick it for readers who enjoy camp stories with escalating mishaps.
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9.Babymouse #7: Skater Girl - by Jennifer L. Holm, Matthew Holm

Babymouse #7: Skater Girl
Discovering a talent on the ice puts Babymouse under the eye of Coach Bearnakorva and raises dreams of a medal. Skater Girl gives her ambition a competitive edge rather than Rock Star's school-performance nerves. It fits readers drawn to sports practice and the pressure of being noticed.
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10.Babymouse #8: Puppy Love - by Jennifer L. Holm, Matthew Holm

Babymouse #8: Puppy Love
A missing goldfish has not weakened Babymouse's determination to find the dog of her dreams. Puppy Love closes this opening run with pet trouble and a generous dose of hope. Animal-loving readers get the most direct match here.
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Choose the numbered originals for the longer sequence or Big Adventures for the larger full-color format. Browse more children's graphic novels for another funny first volume.

Frequently Asked Questions

Begin the original series with volume #1, then follow the printed numbers through #8, Puppy Love. The original line continues after that book, so it is not the series finale.

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