Aaron Blabey Books in Order

This reading order guide provides the complete list of Aaron Blabey books in order, from the first to the latest, and is always updated so you won’t miss anything!

Aaron Blabey is one of Australia’s most beloved children’s authors — and it’s easy to see why. With his funny, bold, and heartwarming books, he has captured the imaginations of young readers all around the world. But what many fans may not know is that Aaron didn’t always write children’s books. In fact, his path to becoming a bestselling author was full of surprising twists and turns.

Before he became known for his hilarious characters like Pig the Pug and The Bad Guys, Blabey spent several years working as an actor. He appeared in Australian television shows, including The Damnation of Harvey McHugh — which even won him a prestigious A.F.I. award — and CrashBurn in 2003. He officially stepped away from acting in 2005 to explore a new creative direction, and that decision changed his life.

Aaron Blabey has always had a passion for storytelling. What makes his books so special is the way he brings together both words and pictures. He believes they’re equally important — and it shows. His books are not just fun to read, but also a joy to look at. Each page is full of energy, humor, and feeling. Kids can’t help but laugh, gasp, and cheer as they turn the pages.

Although he jokes that his life doesn’t make much sense, Blabey has accomplished a lot. He has written and illustrated many award-winning picture books. Titles like The Ghost of Miss Annabel Spoon, Pearly Barley and Charlie Parsley, and Pig the Pug have all received praise from critics and young readers alike. Over the years, he has won several major book awards, including the Children’s Book of the Year (INDIE Book Award), the Australian Book Design Award, the KOALA Award, and the YABBA Award — some of them more than once! He was also honored with the Children’s Peace Literature Award and the NSW Premier’s Literary Award for Children’s Literature.

Of all his work, The Bad Guys series has made perhaps the biggest splash. Since the release of the first book in 2016, the series has become a global phenomenon. These action-packed, laugh-out-loud stories follow a group of unlikely “bad guys” — including a wolf, a shark, a snake, and a piranha — who want to turn over a new leaf and become heroes. It’s not always easy, especially with so many people (and animals!) expecting the worst from them. But that’s what makes their journey so exciting.

The Bad Guys books have become classroom favorites and are used in schools and libraries to get kids excited about reading. And they’re not just popular in Australia — they’ve been translated into multiple languages and are now available in over 25 countries, including the U.S., India, France, Japan, Brazil, Turkey, and more. Whether it’s a kid in New York or a student in Tokyo, children everywhere are giggling over the same wild adventures.

In addition to writing, Aaron Blabey supports children’s literacy in other ways too. He serves as a National Literacy Ambassador and supports organizations like the Alannah and Madeline Foundation, which works to keep children safe from violence.

Blabey’s books are full of heart, humor, and hope. They don’t just entertain — they inspire. Kids see characters who struggle, grow, and try their best, even when things get tough. And that’s exactly the kind of story the world needs more of.

So whether you’re just discovering Aaron Blabey for the first time or you’ve been reading his books for years, one thing’s for sure — there’s always something to laugh at, something to think about, and something to love in every story he tells.