Chris Barton

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  • Bibliography:
    17 Books (1 Series)
  • First Book:
    September 1992
  • Latest Book:
    July 2025
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Full Series List in Order

Mighty Truck

Mighty Truck (Apr-2016)
Muddymania! (Apr-2017)
Mighty Truck on the Farm (May-2018)
The Traffic Tie-Up (May-2018)
Zip and Beep (Dec-2018)
Surf's Up! (Apr-2019)

Book List in Order: 17 titles

  • Cream Cake

  • Shark vs. Train

    Shark VS. Train! WHO WILL WIN?! If you think Superman vs. Batman would be an exciting matchup, wait until you see Shark vs. Train. In this hilarious and wacky picture book, Shark and Train egg each other on for one competition after another, inclu...

  • Beautifully Mundane

    Here are some quotes from Chris Barton's friends and family when they found out he was writing a book: "What the Hell are you writing a book for? Nobody reads nowadays." "Who is going to buy it?" "I hope I am not in it. . ." So here it is: 'Beautiful...

  • Attack! Boss! Cheat Code!

    Bone up on your gaming knowledge with this gently ironic yet thoroughly informative guide to video game terminology, presented as a picture book for all ages. Attack! Boss! Cheat Code! A Gamer's ABC is an indispensable guide, a lively look at the ...

  • That's Not Bunny!

    From high above on his perch, Hawk searches for his next meal. When he spots a bunny he swoops down and snatches--a carrot? He decides to try again; because after all, he isn't a Carrot Hawk. But when Hawk goes for his second attempt he comes up with...

  • Mighty Truck

    Mighty Truck

    Meet Clarence, a rickety old truck who goes from average to awesome when an unexpected trip through a mysterious truck wash transforms him. With pumped-up tires, a revved-up engine, and a squeaky-clean exterior, Clarence becomes a town hero! In h...

  • 88 Instruments

    From New York Times bestselling author Chris Barton and new illustrator Louis Thomas comes a fun, rhythmic picture book about finding the music that is perfect for you! A boy who loves to make noise gets to pick only one instrument (at his parent...

  • Muddymania!

    Mighty Truck

    Disney’s Cars meets Superman with Mighty Truck: Muddymania, the second picture book in this series about an ordinary truck with extraordinary power! Whenever there’s trouble in Axelburg, Clarence is ready to pump up, rev up, and transform into...

  • Book or Bell?

    The first page has Henry hooked. The second page has him captivated. The third page ... BBBBRRRRIIIIINNNNNGGGGG! ... will have to wait. That is, unless Henry ignores the bell, stays put, and keeps on reading the most awesome book. B...



  • Mighty Truck on the Farm

    Mighty Truck
    I Can Read: Level 1

    Clarence was just a muddy pickup. One day there was a big storm, and lightning zapped the car wash. Now Clarence has a secret: Water turns him into MIGHTY TRUCK! But even Mighty Truck needs to relax after working wheely hard to save the day every ...

  • The Traffic Tie-Up

    Mighty Truck
    I Can Read: Level 1

    Clarence was just a muddy pickup. One day, there was a big storm and Lightning zapped the car wash. Now Clarence has a secret: Water turns him into MIGHTY TRUCK! Everyone has a job to do in Axleburg. Stella’s job is to be a news chopper and fly ...

  • Zip and Beep

    Mighty Truck
    I Can Read: Level 1

    Clarence was just a muddy pickup. One day there was a big storm, and lightning zapped the car wash. Now Clarence has a secret: Water turns him into MIGHTY TRUCK! Mighty Truck is super strong, super fast . . . and a super fun babysitter! When Ha...

  • Surf's Up!

    Mighty Truck
    I Can Read: Level 1

    Clarence was just a muddy pickup. One day there was a big storm, and lightning zapped the car wash. Now Clarence has a secret: Water turns him into MIGHTY TRUCK! Clarence decides to join his neighbor, Mr. Dent, and his cat, Throttle, for a warm da...

  • Whoosh!

    A cool idea with a big splash
     
    You know the Super Soaker. It’s one of top twenty toys of all time. And it was invented entirely by accident. Trying to create a new cooling system for refrigerators and air conditioners, impressive ...

  • Fire Truck vs. Dragon

    Can a Fire Truck and a Dragon be friends? Find out in this new companion to the household favorite Shark vs. Train! It's the wackiest rivalry ever, when the fire-breathing ruler of the skies and the fearless fire truck go head to head in an ep...

  • Glitter Everywhere!

    Fans of How It’s Made will love this fresh, irreverent look at the science and story behind glitter.If you love glitter, this book is for you. If you hate glitter, this book is also for you.Everyone seems to have an opinion about glitter. But h...

  • We Match!

    In this humorous, high-energy graphic novel-picture book, a lovable bunch of dogs discover what they have in common as they spend an action-packed day at the dog park.A morning of mixing and matching is underway at the dog park as dogs gleefully disc...

Award-Winning Books by Chris Barton

Shark vs. Train
2011 Buckeye Children's Book Award -- Grades K-2
2012 Beehive Award -- Picture Book
2012 Colorado Children's Book Award -- Picture Book
2012 Monarch Award -- Grades K-3
2012 Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award -- Grades K-3
2013 Young Hoosier Book Award -- Picture Book


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Chris Barton has published 17 books.

The next book by Chris Barton, We Match!, will be published in July 2025.

The first book by Chris Barton, Cream Cake, was published in September 1992.

Yes. Chris Barton has 1 series.
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