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How to Catch — by Adam Wallace
How to Catch Series in Order: 13 books
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How to Catch a Leprechaun
Book - 1
You've been planning night and day, and finally you've created the perfect trap! Now all you need to do is wait. Is this the year you'll finally catch the leprechaun? Start a St. Patrick's Day tradition with this fun and lively children's book. H...
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How to Catch the Tooth Fairy
Book - 2
Losing a tooth is an exciting and notable event in the life of a child - what will the tooth fairy bring? Following up on the New York Times best-seller "How to Catch a Leprechaun," this book presents a wonderfully creative opportunity for children a...
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How to Catch an Elf
Book - 3
You've been waiting all year long, and now it's finally Christmas Eve! Is this the year you'll finally catch an elf? Start a new Christmas tradition with this hilarious children's book from the creators of the New York Times best-seller How to Catch ...
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How to Catch the Easter Bunny
Book - 4
Is this the year you'll be able to catch the Easter bunny in action? Start an Easter tradition with this fun and funny children's book, from the New York Times bestselling creators of How to Catch a Leprechaun! "I've been working long and hard wi...
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How to Catch a Monster
Book - 5
There's a monster in my closet, with claws, and teeth, and hair, and tonight, I'm going to scare him! He lives just right through there... Get ready to laugh as a young ninja heads into the closet to meet the monster that's been so scary nigh...
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How to Catch a Mermaid
Book - 6
Many claim to have caught a mermaid, but can YOU? How do you catch a mermaid? You must be very clever. With mirrors, crowns, and pearls galore, this quest can't last forever!...
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How to Catch a Turkey
Book - 7
From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes a festive turkey tale! Thanksgiving time is here again, but there's a turkey on the run! Can you catch this tricky bird before the school play has begun? ...
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How to Catch a Snowman
Book - 8
A USA Today Bestseller! From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes a new winter adventure!Our heroes' entry for the snowman contest has magically come to life -- and ran away! Can YOU help catch it? Get ready for snow...
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How to Catch a Unicorn
Book - 9
This newest book in the New York Times bestselling How to Catch series features one of the world's most elusive mythical creatures ― the unicorn! Filled with zany traps and lots of rainbow unicorn fun, this is the unicorn book of the year! C...
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How to Catch a Dinosaur
Book - 10
Do YOU have what it takes to catch a prehistoric pal? This newest installment in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling series is sure to delight every dinosaur fan! Can you catch a dinosaur and prove they're still around? Use your ...
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How to Catch a Dragon
Book - 11
Do you have what it takes to catch a dragon?
The How to Catch kids are off again, this time trying to catch a dragon as they chase him through Chinese New Year celebrations! Set in China during the Spring Festival, otherwise known as Chines...
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How to Catch a Yeti
Book - 12
From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling team comes an new epic winter adventure in the How to Catch series! When our brilliant Catch Club Kids hear about the legendary Yeti, they head to the mountains to catch a glimpse and prove it real...
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How to Catch a Gingerbread Man
Book - 13
A New York Times bestseller! From the NYT and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes a fantastical gingerbread man book that makes a funny gift for kids!Do you have what it takes to catch the Gingerbread Man? The famous storybook character h...
Series Premise
The How to Catch series by Adam Wallace is a children's picture book series built around imaginative problem-solving. Each book focuses on a different creature, such as a leprechaun, unicorn, or Easter Bunny, and follows attempts to catch it. The central conflict revolves around designing traps and outsmarting elusive characters. The structure uses rhythmic text and escalating attempts that lead to playful outcomes.
How to Catch Series Reading Order
🟢 Fully Standalone · Start Anywhere
Each book is fully standalone and can be read in any order.
The How to Catch series books in order are not required, as each story is fully self-contained with its own setup and resolution. There is no overarching storyline or character progression connecting the books. Each installment introduces a new creature and a new set of attempts to catch it, with no carryover between entries. Reading out of order does not affect understanding or enjoyment.
Explanation of reading order types
How to Catch Series Characters
The books typically feature groups of children acting as problem-solvers and inventors. These characters create traps and plans to capture the featured creature. The creatures themselves, such as leprechauns or dragons, are central to each story's conflict. There is no recurring cast across the series.
Setting of the How to Catch Series
The stories are set in everyday environments such as classrooms, homes, or backyards. These familiar settings contrast with the magical creatures being pursued. The setting supports the trap-building process and visual storytelling. Each book presents its own contained environment.
Tone & Themes of the How to Catch Series
The tone is playful, energetic, and humorous, with a focus on creativity and experimentation. Themes include problem-solving, persistence, and imaginative thinking. The rhyming structure adds rhythm and engagement for read-aloud sessions. The stories emphasize fun rather than success in catching the creature.
Is the How to Catch Series Worth Reading?
The How to Catch series is well suited for young readers and classroom activities. It encourages creativity by showing different ways to approach a challenge. The short, rhythmic format makes it accessible and engaging. It works well for interactive reading and discussion.
Content Warnings and Heat Level
Content is appropriate for all ages, with no violence or mature themes. The stories include mild tension related to failed attempts or playful mischief. There are no distressing elements. The series is designed for preschool and early elementary readers.
The How to Catch series offers complete flexibility, allowing readers to pick any book without following a sequence. Its consistent structure and creative premise make each story easy to understand. For young readers interested in imaginative challenges, it provides clear, self-contained narratives.
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