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  • Bibliography:
    31 Books (2 Series)
  • First Book:
    May 2007
  • Latest Book:
    September 2013
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Full Series List in Order

Marley

Bad Dog, Marley! (May-2007)
A Very Marley Christmas (Oct-2008)
Marley Goes to School (Jul-2009)
Marley Steals the Show (Feb-2010)
Marley and the Kittens (May-2010)
Marley's World: A Reusable Sticker Book (Aug-2010)
Sit, Marley, Sit! (Aug-2010)
Marley: Christmas Is Coming, Marley (Oct-2010)
Marley Looks for Love (Dec-2010)
Marley Springs Ahead! (Mar-2011)
Thanks, Mom and Dad! (Mar-2011)
Trick or Treat, Marley! (Aug-2011)
A Thanksgiving to Remember (Sep-2011)
Not A Peep! (Feb-2012)
Marley and the Great Easter Egg Hunt (Jan-2013)
Marley's Christmas Pageant (Sep-2013)

Marley (Readers)

Meet Marley (Oct-2008)
Marley's Big Adventure (Sep-2009)
Strike Three, Marley! (Jan-2010)
Marley and the Runaway Pumpkin (Aug-2010)
Snow Dog Marley (Oct-2010)
Farm Dog (Mar-2011)
Messy Dog (Jun-2011)
The Dog Who Cried Woof (Oct-2011)
Not A Peep! (Feb-2012)
The Dog Who Ate My Homework (Jun-2012)
Firehouse Dog (Sep-2012)
Marley Learns a Lesson (Apr-2013)

Book List in Order: 31 titles



  • Mommy, Daddy, Cassie, and Baby Louie welcome Marley, their new Labrador pup, into their family. But Marley doesn't stay a tiny puppy for long. He grows and grows, and the bigger Marley gets, the bigger trouble he gets into. Big, bad-boy trouble. W...




  • With all the excitement of Christmas approaching, it's no surprise that Marley, the lovable pup with a nose for trouble, wants to get in on the action. Anticipating his very first snowfall and Santa's arrival, Marley jumps in to help his family every...



  • "Bad Dogs Have More Fun" is an unforgettable collection of more than seventy-five newspaper articles from The Philadelphia Inquirer written by former columnist John Grogan. Combining humor, wit, poignancy, and affection, these columns provide insight...



  • It's the first day of school and Cassie is all set to go. So is her dog, Marley! Although he's told to stay, Marley digs a tunnel out of the backyard and sniffs his way to school. As he roams the halls looking for Cassie, he finds trouble instead. Fr...



  • When Marley's family gets angry at him, Marley runs away from home. Who knew one little dog could get into such big trouble? Will Marley's family find him?...



  • Marley can't wait for his first trip to the ballpark. He is ready to cheer for the home team. But is the home team ready for Marley?...



  • Meet Marley, a dog like no other! Marley's family has big hopes when they enter him in the local pet show, but things don't go as planned. From grooming disasters to chaos backstage, this is one event the town will never forget. Will Marley's...



  • When a pair of adorable kittens joins the family, Marley is so excited to have two new friends to play with that he follows the felines everywhere. But Marley is no graceful kitten. By imitating their gentle behavior, he unintentionally makes a mess ...






  • From John Grogan, author of the New York Times bestsellers Bad Dogs Have More Fun, Marley and Me, and The Long Way Home, comes a new collection of more than eighty newspaper articles from the Philadelphia Inquirer written when he was a columnist ther...



  • Marley's family wants their giant pumpkin to win a prize at the fair. But on the big day, Marley sends the pumpkin on a wild ride instead!...



  • It's Marley's first day of obedience school, and boy is he excited! With his naughty ways, Marley is definitely not a model student. Before long, even the teacher realizes it might take more than the usual lessons to get Marley to behave. Will ...



  • Welcome to Marley's World! From the kitchen to the backyard, Marley's mischief knows no bounds. Decorate Marley's favorite places and activities with this fun, interactive sticker book. ...



  • A family snow day presents Marley with the perfect opportunity for some mischief, but Marley surprises everyone with his good behavior. Could Marley be a natural snow dog?...



  • It's the week before Christmas, and there's so much to do. From picking out a tree to hanging stockings, Marley tries his best to help out. Has he been good enough to get a present on Christmas day? Find out in this fun pet-and-play adventure. ...



  • Marley is in love after he catches a glimpse of a pretty poodle! With his family in tow, Marley searches all over the neighborhood for the adorable poodle who has stolen his heart. Will Marley find his new love?...



  • When Marley's family visits Uncle Bob's farm, Cassie turns out to be an excellent farmhand but Marley just seems to get in the way. Surely there's something Marley can do to help!...



  • Spring has finally arrived! Marley and the family are celebrating with a picnic. Marley is excited about all the signs of spring, from the budding flowers to the flitting butterflies. But is he just a little too excited? Find out in this fun touc...



  • Marley tries to be a good puppy. He really does. Cassie and Baby Louie are taking Mommy and Daddy out for a special lunch. Marley wants to come along, too. He promises to be on his best puppy behavior, but will Marley be able to contain his excite...






  • When Mommy decides to surprise Cassie with a newly painted bedroom, Marley wants to help. But by the time he's done, the messy dog is in need of a little help himself!...



  • Marley the loveable, trouble-making yellow lab stars in another holiday adventure in the picture book Trick or Treat, Marley! by John Grogan, author of Marley & Me. Marley’s family is throwing a Halloween party. Cassie and Baby Louie are having...



  • Marley can’t wait to lend a helping paw for Thanksgiving! With the biggest dinner of the year to prepare, Marley’s family is busy. But will Marley’s antics get in the way? Find out in this hilarious lift-the-flap adventure starring the world...



  • Woof! Woof! Woof! Marley barks all day long, so will his family still pay attention when something important happens? Join Marley in this easy-to-follow beginning reader. ...





  • Cassie gets to bring her class’s baby chicks home for the weekend. But when Cassie needs help watching them, will Marley rise to the occasion?...



  • Marley has been waiting all day to play with Cassie, but when she gets home there's still work to be done! Cassie is making a model of the solar system for school, using fruit to represent each of the planets. When all the work is done, Daddy hangs t...



  • Marley's family is invited on a tour of the firehouse! Marley wasn't formally invited, but he decides to show up anyway. What will Marley's paws land in this time? ...



  • The day of the annual town Easter Egg Hunt has arrived, and Marley and his family are ready to find the biggest, most eggstravagant egg! Marley is great at spotting the eggs in trees and behind plants, but he just can't seem to get the eggs to Cassie...



  • Marley's family has two new kittens -- Lucky and Yow-Yow. Marley loves to teach his new friends all about life at the house, but can Marley learn a thing or two from them?...






  • Join Marley in a Christmas adventure with this fun lift-the-flap 8x8 storybook Fans of the adorable iconic pup are sure to love this brand-new story, full of holiday cheer. Every year Marley's family goes to see the Christmas pageant, and this yea...



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    John Grogan wrote this adaptation of his #1 New York Times bestselling Marley & Me just for kids. In his own words, here is the heartwarming and unforgettable story of how this big, rambunctious dog becomes the heart of the Grogan family.

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Award-Winning Books by John Grogan

Bad Dog, Marley!
2008 Buckaroo Book Award -- Children's
2008 Flicker Tale Children's Book Award -- Picture Book
2009 Colorado Children's Book Award -- Picture Book


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

John Grogan has published 31 books.

John Grogan does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Marley's Christmas Pageant, was published in September 2013.

The first book by John Grogan, Bad Dog, Marley!, was published in May 2007.

Yes. John Grogan has 2 series.