BOOKS FOR CHILDREN
Last Revised June 2007
This bibliography is compiled and maintained by the National Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs, Inc., (NOMOTC) as a resource for those interested in multiple-birth related literature. Neither NOMOTC nor its Board of Directors can take any responsibility for the opinions expressed in these products or publications, nor do these opinions necessarily reflect the opinion of NOMOTC or its Board of Directors. NOMOTC does not endorse any of these products and publications, except those produced specifically by NOMOTC.
Some non-fiction and fiction books are available in local libraries or local bookstores. Some are out of print but may be located in bookstores specializing in used or out of print books or from internet booksellers.
In this section, the word (Nonfiction) highlights books primarily written to explain the biological and social aspects of multiple births to children.
- Abby's Twin (The Baby-Sitters Club Series, #104) (ages 9-12) (1996) Ann M. Martin, Scholastic
Sequel:
- Abby's Book (1997) (The Baby-Sitters Club Portrait Collection)
- About Twins (Nonfiction) (ages 3-7) (1999) Shelley Rotner, Sheila M. Kelly, photographer Shelley Rotner, DK Publishing
- Adventures of Connie and Diego, The/Las Aventuras De Connie Y Diego(ages 4-8) (1978, 1994) Maria Garcia, illus. Malaquias Montoya, translator Alma Flor Ada, Children's Book Press (English/Spanish edition)
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Alva & Irva: The Twins Who Saved A City (Ages 9-12) (2004), Edward Carey, Harvest Books
- American Twins of 1812, The (age 11 and up) (1925) Lucy Fitch Perkins, Houghton Mifflin, (1989 reprint, Amereon, Ltd.)
Other titles by Lucy F. Perkins reprinted by Amereon, Ltd.:
- Dutch Twins, The (1911, 1989 reprint)
- Japanese Twins, The (1912, 1989 reprint)
- Norwegian Twins, The (1989 reprint)
- Pioneer Twins, The (1989 reprint)
- Spartan Twins, The (1918, 1989 reprint)
- Swiss Twins, The (1920, 1989 reprint)
- Angela and Diabola (ages 8-12) (1997) Lynne Reid Banks, Avon Books
- Angus and the Triplets (2006), Lesa Rhoton, Virtualbookworm.com Publishers, Inc.
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Are You Alone on Purpose (age 12 and up) (1994) Nancy Werlin, Houghton Mifflin
- At the Sound of the Beep (ages 9-12) (1990) Marilyn Sachs, Dutton
- Arthur Babysits (ages 5-8) (1992) Marc Tolon Brown, Joy Street Books, Boston
- Ballad of the Civil War, A (ages 9-12) (1997) Mary Stolz, HarperCollins
- Be First in the Universe (ages 9-12) (2000) Stephanie Spinner and Terry Bisson, Delacorte Press
- Being a Twin, Having a Twin (Nonfiction) (ages 6-9) (1985) Maxine B. Rosenberg, photographer George Ancona, Lothrop, Lee & Shepard
- Big Trouble in Little Twinsville (ages 7-10) (2001) Elizabeth Levy, illus. Mark Elliott, HarperCollins
- Bobbsey Twins books:
- Bobbsey Twins, The; or, Merry Days Indoors and Out (ages 8-12) (1904) Laura Lee Hope, Grosset & Dunlap (First of many titles)
- Bobbsey Twins of Lakeport, The (ages 8-11) (1961) Laura Lee Hope, Grosset & Dunlap, (1989, rev. and abridged by Nancy S. Axelrod) (First of many titles in reissued The Bobbsey Twins series and The New Bobbsey Twins series)
- Bobbsey Twins Series (numerous titles):
- Big Adventure at Home
- Bobbsey Twins of Lakeport
- Mystery on Blueberry Island
- Mystery on the Deep Blue Sea
- Mystery at Meadowbrook
- Mystery at School
- Mystery of Snow Lodge
- On a Houseboat
- Search in the Great City
- Secret at the Seashore
(age 9-12) (Re-released in 2004), Laura Lee Hope, Penguin Young Readers Group
- Born Two-Gether (Nonfiction) (ages 4-7) (1984) Jan Brennan, J and L Books, Avon, CT
- Boys Start the War, The (ages 8-12) (1993) Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, Delacorte Press
Sequels:
- Girls Get Even, The (1993)
- Boys Against Girls (1994)
- Girls' Revenge, The (1998)
- Traitor Among the Boys, A (1999)
- Spy Among the Girls, A (2000)
- Boys Return, The (2001)
- Bradley Twins and the Wonderful Bicycle Parade, The (ages 4-7) (1989) Susan Borges, illus. Susan Detwiler, Prospect Hill Press
- Brother, Brother, Sister, Sister (Quadruplets) (ages 9-12) (2000) Helen Dunmore, Scholastic
- Brother of Mine (age 12 and up) (1994) Chris Westwood, Houghton Mifflin
The Browne Twins board books series:
- Twins' Beginning, The! (The Browne Twins, book 1) (age 6 months - preschool) (1993) Patricia Frechtman, illus. Ric Harbin, Twin Pleasures Publishing Corporation, Indianapolis
Other titles in series:
- The Twins Come Home! (The Browne Twins, book 2) (1993)
- The Twins' First Walk! (The Browne Twins, book 3) (1994)
- The Twins' First Visit to the Doctor! (The Browne Twins, book 4) (1994)
- The Twins Are On The Go (The Browne Twins, book 5) (1996)
- The Twins' First Birthday (The Browne Twins, book 6) (1996)
- Buster Bear's Twins (Dover Children's Thrift Classics) (ages 4-8) (1921, 1999) Thornton W. Burgess, illus. Harrison Cady, Little, Brown, (1923, Grosset & Dunlap; 1999 reprint, Dover Publications)
- Busy Year, A (ages 4-8) (1992) Leo Lionni, Alfred A. Knopf
- But...We Are Twins! (ages 4-8) (1998) Bernadette A. Moyer, illus. Ariane M. Moyer, Two Bee-A-Twin Bee Publishing
- Care Bears and the Terrible Twos, The (ages 4-7) (1983) Ali Reich, illus. Carolyn Bracken, Random House
- Case of the Cackling Car, The - See A Sam and Dave Mystery Story series
- Case of the Two Masked Robbers, The (ages 5-8) (1986) Lillian Hoban, Harper & Row
- Castor & Pollux: The Fighting Twins (Myth Men, #8) (ages 5-8) (1997) Laura Geringer, illus. Peter Bollinger, Scholastic
- Chairs Where Pam and Sam Sit (ages 4-6) (1998) Cynthia Grannell, Twins Magazine/The Business Word
- Children of the Longhouse (ages 8-11) (1996) Joseph Bruchac, Dial Books for Young Readers
- Chocolate Horse (Saddle Club Series #32) (ages 9-12) (1994) Bonnie Bryant, Bantam
- Christmas Revolution, The (ages 9-12) (1987) Barbara Cohen, Lothrop, Lee & Shepard
Sequels:
- The Orphan Game (1988)
- The Long Way Home (1990)
- Circle of Gold (1985 Coretta Scott King Award Honor Book) (ages 9-12) (1984, 1994) Candy Dawson Boyd, Scholastic
- Class Clown (ages 7-10) (1987) Johanna Hurwitz, William Morrow, (1995, Scholastic)
Sequels:
- Teacher's Pet (1988)
- Class President (1990)
- School's Out (1991)
- David, Donny, & Darren: A Book about Identical Triplets (ages 4-8) (1997) Virginia T. Aldape, photographer Lillian S. Kossacoff, Lerner Publishing Group, Minneapolis
- Dee and Bee (ages 4-7) (2000) Robin Isabel Ahrens, illus. Amanda Haley, Winslow Press, Delray Beach, FL
- Destiny's Twins (Witches Series #10) (Age 9-12) (2004), H.B. Gilmour & Randi Reisfeld, Scholastic International
- Don and Donna Go To Bat (ages 4-7) (1966) Al Perkins, illus. Barney Tobey, Random House
- Dorrie's Book (Triplets) (ages 9-12) (1975) Marilyn Sachs, Doubleday, (1991, Avon)
- Double Act (ages 8-10) (1998) Jacqueline Wilson, Delacorte Press
- Double Date (age 12 and up) (1951) Rosamond Du Jardin, Lippincott, HarperCollins
Sequels:
- Double Feature (1953)
- Double Wedding (1959)
- Double Date (Fear Street Series, #24) (age 12 and up) (1994) R.L. Stine, Pocket Books
- Double Fudge Dare, The (ages 9-12) (1989) Louise Ladd, Bantam
- Double Play at Short (ages 8-12) (1995) Matt Christopher, Little, Brown
- Double Take: The Story of Twins (Nonfiction) (ages 9-12) (2001) Daniel Jussim, Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers
- Double Time (age 12 and up) (2001) Vincent E. Sescoe, Brookfield Reader, Sterling, VA
- Double Trouble (age 11 and up) (1987) Barthe DeClements and Christopher Greimes, Viking Kestral, (1997, Puffin Paperback)
- Double Trouble (ages 5-7) (1981) Rose Greydanus, illus. Roland Rodegast, Troll Associates
- Double Trouble (ages 10-14) (1964) Carol Morse, Doubleday
- Double Trouble (ages 8-11) (1986, 1994) Michael J. Pellowski, Willowisp Press, St. Petersburg, FL
Sequels about identical twins Sandi and Randi:
- Triple Trouble (1987, 1995)
- Double Trouble on Vacation (1996)
- Double Trouble Dream Date (1997)
- Double Trouble Mansion Mystery (1998)
- Double Trouble: A Story About Twins (Sesame Street) (ages 4-8) (1998) Sarah Albee, illus. David Prebenna, Golden Books Pub.
- Double Trouble Squared - See A Starbuck Family Adventure series
- Dragon Scales and Willow Leaves (ages 4-7) (1997) Terryl Givens, illus. Andrew Portwood, Putnam
- Dreamwold Castle (1979 Newbery Honor Award) (ages 10-12) (1978) Florence Hightower, Houghton Mifflin
- Empty Sleeve, The (age 12 and up) (1988) Leon Garfield, Delacorte Press
- Eng and Chang: The Original Siamese Twins (Nonfiction) (age 10 and up) (1994) David R. Collins, Dillon Press
- Flicka, Ricka, Dicka and the New Dotted Dresses (Triplets) (ages 4-8) (1939, 1994 reprint) Maj Lindman, Albert Whitman & Co.
Other titles in series:
- Flicka, Ricka, Dicka and a Little Dog (1946) (1995 reprint Flicka, Ricka, Dicka and the Little Dog)
- Flicka, Ricka, Dicka and the Big Red Hen (1960, 1995 reprint)
- Flicka, Ricka, Dicka and the Girl Next Door (1940)
- Flicka, Ricka, Dicka and the Strawberries (1944, 1996 reprint)
- Flicka, Ricka, Dicka and the Three Kittens (1941, 1994 reprint)
- Flicka, Ricka, Dicka and Their New Friend (1942, 1995 reprint)
- Flicka, Ricka, Dicka and Their New Skates (1950)
- Flicka, Ricka, Dicka Bake a Cake (1955, 1995 reprint)
- Flicka, Ricka, Dicka Go To Market (1958)
- Forty-Four Freckles (ages 4-6) (1995) Peggy Heinrich, illus. Barbara Levy, Longmeadow Press, Stamford, CT
- Fourth Floor Twins and the Fish Snitch Mystery, The (ages 7-9) (1985) David A. Adler, illus. Irene Trivas, Viking Kestrel
Other titles in series:
- Fourth Floor Twins and the Disappearing Parrot Trick, The (1986)
- Fourth Floor Twins and the Fortune Cookie Chase, The (1985)
- Fourth Floor Twins and the Sandcastle Contest, The (1988)
- Fourth Floor Twins and the Silver Ghost Express, The (1986)
- Fourth Floor Twins and the Skyscraper Parade, The (1987)
- Freddie and Flossie and the Leaf Monster (Infant - Preschool children) (2005), Laura Lee Hope and Larry Ruppert, Simon & Schuster
- Gemini Game (ages 9-12) (1994) Michael Scott, Holiday House
- Get the Ball, Slim (Real Kids Readers, Level 1) (ages 4-6) (1998) Marcia Leonard, photographer Dorothy Handelman, Millbrook Press
- Girl Wonder and the Terrific Twins (ages 7-10) (1993) Malorie Blackman, Dutton
- Good-Day Bunnies Tooth Day, The (ages 4-7) (1987) Harriet Margolin, illus. Carol Nicklaus, Western Pub. Co., Racine, WI
Another title about rabbit twins Becky and Bumper:
- Good-Day Bunnies, The - The Great Spring Cookie Hunt (1988)
- Good News/Bad News (age 12 and up) (1980) Philip M. Fragrasso, Addison-Wesley, (1985, HarperCollins)
- Grandpa Putter and Granny Hoe (ages 4-8) (1992) Kimberly Olson Fakih, illus. Tracey Campbell Pearson, Farrar, Straus & Giroux
- Great Pony Hassle, The (ages 8-11) (1993) Nancy Springer, Dial Books for Young Readers
- Great Quarterback Switch, The (ages 9-12) (1984, 1991) Matt Christopher, Little, Brown
- Growing-Up Feet, The (Janet & Jimmy story, #4) (ages 4-6) (1987, 1997) Beverly Cleary, illus. DyAnne DiSalvo-Ryan, William Morrow
- Halloween Candy Mystery, The (ages 8-10) (1982) Marion M. Markham, Houghton Mifflin
Other titles with twins Mickey and Kate Dixon:
- April Fool's Day Mystery, The (1991)
- Birthday Party Mystery, The (1989)
- Christmas Present Mystery, The (1984)
- St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Mystery, The (1995)
- Thanksgiving Day Parade Mystery, The (1986)
- Valentine's Day Mystery, The (1992)
- Hangman's Curse (Christian Literature) (ages 9-12) (2001) Frank Peretti, Thomas Nelson, Nashville
- Harriet and William and the Terrible Creature (ages 5-8) (1985) Valerie Scho Carey, illus. Lynne Cherry, E.P. Dutton
- Harry and Tuck (ages 4-7) (1993) Holly Keller, William Morrow
- Head Over Wheels (age 12 and up) (1978) Lee Kingman, Houghton Mifflin, (1981, Laurel Leaf Books)
- Hello Twins (Infant - Preschool Children) (2006), Charlotte Voake, Candlewick Press
- Here Come Raccoons! (ages 5-8) (1977) Lillian Hoban, Holt, Rinehart & Winston
- Holy Twins, The: Benedict and Scholastica (Christian Literature) (ages 5-8) (2001) Kathleen Norris, illus. Tomie dePaola, G. P. Putnam's Sons
- Honor Bright (age 12 and up) (1997) Randall Beth Platt, Delacorte Press
- I Am a Police Officer (ages 4-8) (1995) Cynthia Benjamin, illus. Miriam Sagasti, Barrons Juveniles
- I'm Emma: I'm a Quint (ages 9-12) (1993) Stella Pevsner, Houghton Mifflin
- In the Kaiser's Clutch (age 12 and up) (1995) Kathleen Karr, Farrar, Straus & Giroux
- In the Time of Trouble (age 12 and up) (1993) Charlotte Weaver-Gelzer, Dutton
- J.J. Versus the Babysitter (ages 5-8) (1996) John Himmelman, Bridgewater Books, Mahwah, NJ
- Jack and Jake (ages 4-6) (1986) Aliki, Greenwillow Books, (1990, William Morrow)
A Jack and Jenny Mystery series: (Christian Literature)
- Smugglers in Hong Kong (ages 9-12) (1998) Anthony G. Bollback, Toccoa Falls College Press, Toccoa Falls, GA
Other titles:
- Capture of the Twin Dragon (1998)
- Mystery of the Counterfeit Money, The (1998)
- Jacob Have I Loved (1981 Newbery Medal) (age 12 and up) (1980, 1990) Katherine Paterson, HarperCollins
- Janet's Thingamajigs (Janet & Jimmy story, #3) (ages 4-6) (1987, 1997) Beverly Cleary, illus. DyAnne DiSalvo-Ryan, William Morrow
- Joined at Birth: The Lives of Conjoined Twins (A First Book) (Nonfiction)(ages 9-12) (1997) Elaine Landau, Franklin Watts
- Just Like Me (A Rookie Reader) (ages 5-8) (1984) Barbara J. Neasi, illus. Lois Axeman, Childrens Press, Chicago
- Just Not the Same (Triplets) (ages 4-8) (1992) Addie Lacoe, illus. Pau Estrada, Houghton Mifflin
- Justice and Her Brothers (age 12 and up) (1978) Virginia Hamilton, Greenwillow Books, (1989, Harcourt Brace)
Other titles in The Justice Cycle trilogy (reissued in 1989 & 1998):
- Dustland (1980)
- The Gathering (1981)
- Karen's Twin (The Baby-Sitters Club Little Sister Series, #45) (ages 7-9) (1993) Ann M. Martin, Susan Tang, Scholastic
- Kellyhorns, The (ages 9-12) (2001) Barbara Cooney, Hyperion Press
- Kevin & Ben (ages 4-6) (1998) Gail S. Coleman, Twins Magazine/The Business Word
- Kitten Twins, The: A Book About Opposites (ages 5-7) (1990) Marcia Leonard, illus. Maryann Cocca-Leffler, Troll Associates
- Lenny and Mel (ages 7-10) (2002) Erik P. Kraft, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
- Lisa and Lottie (ages 9-12) (1951) Erich Kastner, translator Cyrus Brooks, Little, Brown, (1969, Knopf; 1982, Avon Books) (Originally published in German)
- Lisa and Lynn (Preschool) (1975) Dick Bruna, Two Continents, (1985, Penguin Putnam)
- Little Miss Twins (Mr. Men and Little Miss books) (ages 4-8) (2000) illus. Roger Hargreaves, ed. Jennifer Frantz, Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers
- Look - A - Likes Don't Act - A - Like. Arrin Freeman (2006) Blue Marble Books. Henry S. Beers, Pub. Richard J. Hutto, Assoc. Pub.
- Loose Tooth (ages 4-8) (1984) Steven Kroll, illus. Tricia Tusa, Holiday House, (1992, Scholastic)
- M and M and the Bad News Babies (ages 5-8) (1983) Pat Ross, illus. Marylin Hafner, Pantheon Books
- Mac and Zach from Hackensack (ages 5-8) (1992) George L. Rogers, illus. Stefanie Eskander, Acorn Publishing, Eden Prairie, MN
- Magic Tree, The: A Tale from the Congo (ages 5-8) (1973; Rev. 1994) adapted & illustrated by Gerald McDermott, Holt
- Mallory and the Trouble with Twins (The Baby-Sitters Club series, #21) (ages 9-12) (1989, 1997) Ann M. Martin, Scholastic
- Many Waters (One of the sequels to A Wrinkle in Time) (age 10 and up) (1986) Madeleine L'Engle, Farrar, Straus & Giroux, (1998, Laurel Leaf)
- Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen series with many titles by various authors:
- Case of the Sea World Adventure, The (First title in Adventures of Mary-Kate and Ashley series) (ages 6-10) (1996) Cathy East Dubowski, Scholastic
- You're Invited to Mary-Kate & Ashley's Sleepover Party (First of "You're Invited to Mary-Kate & Ashley's" titles) (ages 5-8) (1996) Ann Ellis, Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen, Scholastic
- Case of the Ballet Bandit (First title in New Adventures of Mary-Kate and Ashley series) (ages 7-10) (1998) Laura O'Neil, Scholastic
- It's a Twin Thing (First title in Two of a Kind: Mary-Kate & Ashley series) (ages 9-12) (1999) Judy Katschke, Mary-Kate Olsen, Ashley Olsen, HarperCollins
- Mary-Kate and Ashley's Walt Disney World Adventure (ages 6-9) (1998) Nancy E. Krulik, Ashley & Mary-Kate Olsen, Disney Press
- Max and Jax in Second Grade (ages 6-9) (2002) Jerdine Nolen, illus. Karen Lee Schmidt, Silver Whistle Harcourt, San Diego
- Max and Martha: The Twins of Fredericksburg (ages 9-12) (1986) Marjorie Von Rosenberg, translator Gerda Neel, Eakin Press, Austin, TX (published in 1993 as Max and Martha: Children from Germany in the Texas Hill Country) (Originally published in German)
- Max's New Baby (ages 4-8) (1989) Danielle Steel, illus. Jacqueline Rogers, Delacorte Press
Sequel:
- Me and the Terrible Two (ages 9-12) (1974, 1987) Ellen Conford, Little, Brown
- Meet the Barkers: Morgan and Moffat Go to School (ages 4-7) (2001) Tomie dePaola, Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers
Sequel:
- A New Barker in the House (2002)
- Meet the Twins (Baby - preschool) (1998) Dutton Children's Books Staff, Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers
- Mermaid's Twin Sister, The: More Stories from Trinidad (ages 8-12) (1994) Lynn Joseph, illus. Donna Perrone, Houghton Mifflin
- Missing Sisters (age 10 and up) (1994) Gregory Maguire, Macmillan
- Mr. Z and the Time Clock (ages 9-12) (1986) Bonnie Pryor, Dillon Press, Minneapolis
- Mitch and Amy (ages 9-12) (1967, 1991) Beverly Cleary, William Morrow
- Mop to the Rescue (ages 3-7) (1999) Martine Schaap, illus. Alex De Wolf, Front Street/Cricket Books
- Morgan's Zoo (ages 9-12) (1984) James Howe, Atheneum, (1996, Aladdin)
- Multiple Births (A First Book) (Nonfiction) (ages 9-12) (1998) Elaine Landau, Franklin Watts
- Murder at the Spaniel Show (ages 10-12) (1988) Lynn Hall, Scribner's
- My Evil Twin (ages 9-12) (1997) Thomas McKean, Avon Books
- My Sister is Driving Me Crazy (age 11 and up) (1991) Mary E. Ryan, Simon & Schuster
Sequel:
- Me, My Sister, and I (1992)
- My Three Uncles (Triplets) (ages 4-8) (1984) Yossi Abolafia, Greenwillow Books, (1985, HarperCollins)
- My Twin My Friend (ages 3-6) (2001) Lynne Crump, illus. Robert Lee, LEGG Publishing, Dunwoody, GA
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My Twin Sister Erika (Age 9-12), (1976), Ilse Margaret Vokel, HarperCollins
- Mysterious Doubles: The Story of Twins (Nonfiction) (ages 8-12) (1979, 1984) Liz Bowden, Contemporary Perspectives, Inc.
- Mystery of Sara Beth, The (ages 5-7) (1981) Polly Putnam, illus. Judith Friedman, Follett Pub.
- Mystery of the Third Twin, The (ages 9-12) (1972) Wilma Yeo, Simon & Schuster
- Never Mind!: A Twin Novel (Age 10) (2005), Avi & Rachel Vail, HarperCollins Children's Books
- New Big House (ages 3-8) (1992) Debi Gliori, Candlewick Press
- Night of the Living Dummy (Goosebumps Series, #7) (ages 9-11) (1993) R.L. Stine, Scholastic
- Odd Man Out (ages 9-12) (1995) Gail Radley, Macmillan
- Oh, Brother (ages 4-8) (1989) Arthur Yorinks, illus. Richard Egielski, Farrar, Straus & Giroux
- Om-kas-toe: Blackfeet Twin Captures an Elkdog (ages 9-12) (1986) Kenneth Thomasma, Baker Book House, Grand Rapids, MI
- On the Trail With Miss Pace (ages 5-7) (1995) Sharon Phillips Denslow, illus. G. Brian Karas, Simon & Schuster
- One-of-a-Kind Mallie (ages 8-12) (1999) Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, Delacorte Press
- One Small Clue (age 12 and up) (1982) Mara Kay, Crown
- One, Two, One Pair! (Preschool) (1991) Bruce McMillan, Scholastic
- One Up, One Down (ages 4-8) (1995) Carol Snyder, illus. Maxie Chambliss, Simon & Schuster
- Ordinary Miracles (Christian Literature) (age 12 and up) (1999) Stephanie S. Tolan, William Morrow
- Oren Bell: A Novel (age 10 and up) (1991) Barbara Hood Burgess, Delacorte Press, Dell
- Orphans, The (ages 10-12) (1978) Berniece Rabe, Dutton
- Our First Pony (ages 4-8) (1984) Marguerite Henry, illus. Rich Rudish, Rand McNally, (1997 reprint, Aladdin)
- Out of Sight, Out of Mind (age 10 and up) (1985) Chester Aaron, HarperCollins
- Outsider, The (ages 9-12) (1981) Colleen L. Reece, Crestwood House, Mankato, MN
- Oyster Moon (ages 9-12) (1996) Margaret Meacham, Tidewater Publishers, Centreville, MD
- Paper Caper, The (ages 8-10) (1981) Caroline B. Cooney, Coward, McCann & Geoghegan
- Paperquake: A Puzzle (Triplets) (ages 9-12) (1998) Kathryn Reiss, Harcourt Brace
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Parker Twins: Captured in Columbia (Ages 9-12) (2002), Jeanette Windle, Kregel Publications
Other titles in this series:
- Cave of the Inca Re
- Mystery at Death Canyon
- Race for the Secret Code
- Secret of the Dragon Mark
- Playing Murder: A Novel (age 12 and up) (1985) Sandra Scoppettone, Harper & Row
- Power Twins, The (ages 9-12) (1990) Ken Follett, William Morrow, (First published as The Power Twins and the Worm Puzzle, 1976, Abelard-Schuman, London)
- Project Pendulum (age 12 and up) (1987) Robert Silverberg, Walker
- Project Wheels (ages 8-11) (1993) Jacqueline Turner Banks, Houghton Mifflin
Sequels:
- The New One (1994)
- Egg Drop Blues (1995)
- Punga: The Goddess of Ugly (ages 5-9) (1993) Deborah Nourse Lattimore, Harcourt Brace
- Quinn Twins of Maple Lane, The (ages 8-11) (1998) Jeannette Wallace, Twin Pleasures Publishing, Indianapolis
Sequel:
- The Quinn Twins - May the Best Twin Win! (1998)
- Raven Queen, The (age 12 and up) (1999) Terri Windling and Ellen Steiber, Random House
- Real Hole, The (Janet & Jimmy story, #1) (ages 4-6) (1960) Beverly Cleary, illus. Mary Stevens, William Morrow, (1986, 1996, illus. DyAnne DiSalvo-Ryan)
- Rewind to Yesterday (1988) (ages 10-12) Susan Beth Pfeffer, Delacorte Press
Sequel:
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Robot Santa: The Further Adventures of Santa's Twin (Ages 9-12) (2004), Dean Koontz, HarperCollins
- Roman Twins, The (ages 5-8) (1998) Roy Gerrard, Farrar, Straus & Giroux
- Romulus and Remus (ages 5-8) (1997) Anne Rockwell, Simon & Schuster
- Rosalie, Sylvia and Melanie: A Story (Triplets) (ages 5-8) (1992) Felix Pirani, illus. Claude & Denise Millet, The Child's World
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Rotten and Rascal: The Two Terrible Pterosaur Twins (All ages) (2006), Paul Geraghty, Barron's Educational Series
- Roughing It on the Oregon Trail (The Time-Traveling Twins series) (ages 7-11) (2000) Diane Stanley, illus. Holly Berry, HarperCollins
Sequel:
- Joining the Boston Tea Party (2001)
- Ruby Holler (ages 8-12) (2002) Sharon Creech, Joanna Cotler Books/HarperCollins
A Sam and Dave Mystery Story series:
- Case of the Cackling Car, The (ages 8-12) (1985) Marilyn Singer, Harper & Row
Other titles in series:
- Case of the Fixed Election, The (1989)
- Clue in Code, A (1985)
- Hoax on You, The (1989)
- Leroy is Missing (1987)
- Sam and Violet are Twins (ages 4-8) (1981) Nicole Rubel, Morrow/Avon
Other titles in series:
- Sam and Violet Go Camping (1981)
- Sam and Violet's Bedtime Mystery (1985)
- Sam and Violet's Birthday Book (1982)
- Sam and Violet's Christmas Story (1982)
- Sam and Violet's Get Well Book (1985)
- Santa's Christmas Surprise (ages 5-8) (1994) Jamie McIntire, illus. Steve Henry, Troll Associates
- Santa's Twin (Age 7-8) (2004), Dean Koontz & Phil Parks, HarperCollins Publishers
- Screwball (ages 9-12) (1963) Alberta Armer, World Pub. Col., Cleveland, (1981, Putnam Publishing)
- Secrets of Thief Cave (Christian Literature) (ages 7-10) (2001) Becky Freeman, Waterbrook Press, Euless, TX
- Shadowed Unicorn, The (ages 10-14) (2000) Sheila Kelly Welch, Front Street/Cricket Books
- Shhh...It's Bertha (Twin Stories) (ages 5-8) (1998) Lisa Van Sickle, ed. Wanda J. McLaughlin, illus. Josh Hagler, The Write Team, Phoenix
Other titles:
- Kaos...Bad Dog! (1998)
- Hey...What's Going On? (1999)
- Short-Bus Kid, The (age 12 and up) (1995) Willard Helmuth, Royal Fireworks Press, Unionville, NY
- Singularity (age 12 and up) (1985) William Sleator, Dutton, (1995, Puffin; 1997, Smith Peter)
- Sister of the Quints (ages 9-12) (1987) Stella Pevsner, Houghton Mifflin
Sister, Sister series:
- Cool in School (First of many titles) (ages 9-12) (1996) Janet Quin-Harkin, Minstrel Books
A Starbuck Family Adventure series:
- Double Trouble Squared (age 10 and up) (1991) Kathryn Lasky, Harcourt Brace
Other titles in series:
- Shadows in the Water (1992)
- A Voice in the Wind (1993)
- Starting School (Twins from Class Clown series) (ages 7-9) (1998) Johanna Hurwitz, illus. Karen Dugan, William Morrow
- Stranger With My Face (age 12 and up) (1981) Lois Duncan, Little, Brown, (1990, Laurel Leaf)
- Summer Days with Treelo Triplets (ages 8-11) (1971) Mary M. Landis, Rod & Staff Publishers
- Sunday (ages 5-8) (1996) Synthia St. James, Albert Whitman
- Super Star (ages 9-12) (1996) Judy Katschke, Raintree Steck-Vaughn
- Sweet Valley Twins - several series:
- Double Love (First of many titles in Sweet Valley High series) (age 11 and up) (1983) Kate William, created by Francine Pascal, Bantam Books
- Best Friends (First of many titles in Sweet Valley Twins series) (ages 9-12) (1986) Jamie Suzanne, created by Francine Pascal, Bantam Books
- Surprise! Surprise! (First of many titles in Sweet Valley Kids series) (ages 5-8) (1989) Molly Mia Stewart, created by Francine Pascal, illus. Ying-Hwa Hu, Bantam Books
- College Girls (First title in Sweet Valley University series) (age 12 and up) (1993) Laurie John, Francine Pascal, Bantam Books
- Sweet Valley Twins: Return of the Evil Twin (Young adult) (1995), Francine Pascal, Grey Castle Press/Sweet Valley
- T is for Twins: An ABC Book (Ages 5-6) (2002), Mary Bond, Source Book Publishers
- Tatterhood and the Hobgoblins: A Norwegian Folktale (ages 5-9) (1993) Lauren Mills, Little, Brown
- Ten Twins, The Maureen Bryan, illus. Sharon Winduss, AMBA, PO Box 105, Coogee NSW 2034 Australia
- Terrible Twos, The (preschool) (1999) Julia Gorton, Disney Press
- Third Twin, The: A Ghost Story (age 12 and up) (1980) John Rae, Frederick Warne
- Thirteen Going on Seven (ages 10-14) (1993) Marilyn Sachs, Dutton
This One 'N That One series:
- Splat!: The Tale of a Colorful Cat (ages 4-7) (1998) Jane Seymour, James Keach, illus. Geoffrey Planer, Putnam
Other titles in series:
- Yum!: A Tale of Two Cookies (1998)
- Boing!: No Bouncing on the Bed (1999)
This One and That One Block Books titles:
- Eat; Me & Me; Play; Talk (age 6 months - preschool) (1999) Jane Seymour, James Keach, illus. Geoffrey Planer, Putnam
Thorne Twins Adventure Books series: (Christian Literature)
- Flight to Terror (First of many titles) (ages 11-14) (1981) Dayle Courtney, Nazarene Publishing House, Kansas City, MO
- Those Terrible Terwilliger Twins (ages 5-8) (1984) Marilyn J. Walton, illus. DyAnne DiSalvo-Ryan, Raintree
- Three Boys and a Lighthouse (First of many titles about these triplets) (ages 9-12) (1951) Nan Hayden Agle and Ellen Wilson, Scribner's
- Three Lives to Live: A Novel (ages 9-12) (1992) Anne Lindbergh, Little, Brown
- Toddle Twins Are Born, The (ages 4-8) (1996) Sharon Nigus, illus. Ron Symes, Tomorrow, INK., Overland Pk, KS
- Too Many Hopkins (Higher Order Multiples) (ages 4-8) (1989) Tomie dePaola, G. P. Putnam's Sons
- Trick of Light (ages 9-12) (1972) Barbara Corcoran, Atheneum
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The Trimoni Twins and the Shrunken Treasure (All ages) (2005), Pam Smallcomb, Bloomsbury USA Children's Books
- Triplet Tales (Infant - Preschool Children) (2006), Hazel Cusion, Accent Press Ltd.
- Triplet Trouble and the Talent Show Mess (ages 6-9) (1995) Debbie Dadey with Marcia Thornton Jones, illus. John Speirs, Scholastic
Other titles in series:
- Triplet Trouble and the Bicycle Race (1997)
- Triplet Trouble and the Class Trip (1997)
- Triplet Trouble and the Cookie Contest (1996)
- Triplet Trouble and the Field Day Disaster (1996)
- Triplet Trouble and the Pizza Party (1996)
- Triplet Trouble and the Red Heart Race (1996)
- Triplet Trouble and the Runaway Reindeer (1995)
- Triplets (ages 5-8) (1991) Felix Pirani, illus. Christine Roche, Viking, (1999 reprint, NAL/Dutton)
- Triplets (ages 4-8) (1998) Niki Yektai, Millbrook Press
- Triplets, The (ages 4-8) (1980) Barbara Seuling, Houghton Mifflin
- Triplets--Book II (ages 4-8) Roser Capdevila/Pat Moon, Montessori Book Company, England
- Triplets Go Camping, The (ages 4-8) (1986) Roser Capdevila, Merce Company, Derrydale Books
Other English translations of original Spanish titles in Las Tres Mellizas series:
- Fun With the Triplets (1986)
- Meet the Triplets (1986)
- The Triplets Go to School (1986)
- Triplets Sign Up (2004), Bertha B. Moore, Kessinger Publishing Co.
- Trouble With Jacob, The (age 11 and up) (1988) Eloise Jarvis McGraw, McElderry Books, (1992, Macmillan)
- Tru Confessions (ages 9-12) (1997) Janet Tashjian, Henry Holt
- Twice Mice (ages 4-7) (1989) Wendy Smith, Lerner Publishing Group
- Twiddle Twins' Haunted House, The (ages 6-9) (1997) Howard Goldsmith, illus. Jack Kent, Mondo Publishing, illus. Charles Jordan for other titles:
- Twiddle Twins' Amusement Park Mystery, The (1998)
- Twiddle Twins' Music Box Mystery, The (1997)
- Twiddle Twins' Single Footprint Mystery, The (1998)
- Twin and Super-Twin (ages 9-12) (1990) Gillian Cross, Holiday House
- Twin in the Tavern, The (age 10 and up) (1993) Barbara B. Wallace, Simon & Schuster
- Twin Pickle (ages 4-8) (1996) Ann Doro, illus. Clare Mackie, Henry Holt
- Twin Sisters (Mystery) (age 12 and up) (1995) Janice Harrell, Troll Communications
- Twin Surprises (ages 4-8) (1991) Susan Beth Pfeffer, illus. Abby Carter, Henry Holt
Sequel:
- Twin Tales: The Magic and Mystery of Multiple Birth (Nonfiction) (ages 9-12) (2001) Donna M. Jackson, Little, Brown
- Twin Trouble (Rugrats, #11) (ages 5-8) (1999) Luke David, illus. Barry Goldberg, Simon & Schuster
- Twin Trouble (1990) Dan Fulani, Macmillan Boleswa, Manzini, Zwasiland
- Twin Trouble (Kids in Ms. Colman's Class, No. 6) (ages 6-9) (1997) Ann M. Martin, illus. Charles Tang, Scholastic
- Twin Trouble (Christian Literature) (ages 9-12) (1997) Mary Carpenter Reid, Bethany House, Minneapolis
- Twin Trouble (Fifth Grade S.T.A.R.S. series, #4) (ages 9-12) (1989) Susan Saunders, Alfred A. Knopf
- Twin Troubles (Full House Series: Stephanie #3) (ages 8-11) (1994) Mary Wright, Pocket Books
- Twinformation for Children (2002) Vicki Calma Royer
- Twinnies (ages 4-8) (1997) Eve Bunting, illus. Nancy Carpenter, Harcourt Brace
- Twins (ages 4-8) (1992) Monica Colli, illus. Filippo Bruno, Child's Play Press
Sequel:
- Twins (Mystery) (age 12 and up) (1994) Caroline B. Cooney, Mass Market Paperback
- Twins! (Infant - Preschool Children) (2003), Charlotte Doyle & Julia Gorton, Penguin Young Readers Group
- TWINS! (Nonfiction) (ages 3-8) (1998) Elaine Scott, photographer Margaret Miller, Simon & Schuster
- Twins, The (ages 4-7) (2001) John Wallace, Golden Books Pub. Co.
- Twins (A First Book series) (Nonfiction) (ages 10-12) (1979) Gurney Williams III, Franklin Watts
- Twins A Step Behind (ages 6-9) (1999) Adhiambo Olum, Milligan Books
- Twins: An Amazing Investigation (Nonfiction) (ages 10-14) (1988) Jay Ingram, Greey de Pencier Books, Toronto, Canada, Simon & Schuster
- Twins' First Bike (ages 5-7) (1992) Mary Rogers, EMG Networks
- Twins Go to Bed (Infant - Preschool Children) (2004), Ellen Weiss, Simon & Schuster
- Twins Have a Fight (Infant - Preschool Children) (2004), Ellen Weiss, Simon & Schuster
- Twins in the Green Forest, The (Christian Literature) (ages 5-8) Rev. Al Wingfield, illus. Lisa Ramey, CTS Family Press
- Twins in the Park (Infant - Preschool children) (2003), Ellen Weiss, Simon & Schuster
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The Twins, the Pirates and the Battle of New Orleans (Ages 9-11) (2001), Harriette Gillem Robinet, Aladdin
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Twin Terror (Young adult) (1996), Janice Harrell, Troll Communications
- Twins in Trouble (Junior African Writers Series) (ages 8-10) (1992) Amu Djolete, Chelsea House
- TWINS Magazine Annual Fiction Contest Winners and Finalists
(ages 3-8) booklets by various authors, TWINS Magazine/The Business Word
- Twins of Ceylon, The (ages 9-12) (1965) Harry Williams, Dufour Editions, Philadelphia
- Twins of the Rain Forest, The (ages 4-8) (1968) Neville M. Ukoli, Longmans of Nigeria, Humanities Press International
- Twins on Toes: A Ballet Debut (age 8 and up) (1993) Joan Anderson, photographer George Ancona, HarperCollins
- Twins Strike Back, The (ages 8-12) (1980) Valerie Flournoy, Dial Books, (1994, Just Us Books)
- Twins Take A Bath (Infant - Preschool Children) (2003), Ellen Weiss, Simon & Schuster
- Twins, the Pirates, and the Battle of New Orleans, The (ages 9-12) (1997) Harriette Gillem Robinet, Simon & Schuster
- Twins: The Story of Multiple Births (Nonfiction) (ages 8-11) (1972) Joanna Cole & Madeleine Edmondson, William Morrow
- Twins: The Story of Twins (Nonfiction) (ages 5-8) (1961) Marguerite Rush Lerner, M.D., illus. Lawrence Spiegel, Lerner Publications, Minneapolis
- Twin to Twin (Infant - Preschool Children) (2003), Margaret O'Hair, Simon & Schuster
- Twins Together (ages 2-6) (1995) Janet Pallas, Ph.D., illus. Jim Pallas, Good Growing Books, Grosse Pointe, MI
- Twins, The: Two by Two (ages 4-8) (1992) Catherine & Laurence Anholt, Walker Books, London; Candlewick Press, Cambridge, MA
- Twins Visit Israel, The (Elementary School age, 1978) Rita Maidat, Shulsinger Sales, Brooklyn
- Two Are Twins: A Story for Their Family (Nonfiction) (ages 4-8) (1986) June Albertsen, illus. Caren Anton, Double Talk Publications
- Two Dog Biscuits (Janet & Jimmy story, #2) (ages 4-6) (1961) Beverly Cleary, illus. Mary Stevens, William Morrow, (1986, 1996, illus. DyAnne DiSalvo-Ryan)
- Two Peas in a Pod (ages 4-8) (1998) Annegert Fuchshuber, Millbrook Press
- Valentine & Orson: Re-created as a Folk Play in Verse and Paintings(age 10 and up) (1989) Nancy Ekholm Burkert, Farrar, Straus & Giroux
- Very Real Ghost Book of Christina Rose, The (ages 9-12) (1996) James M. Deem, Houghton Mifflin
- Waiting for Johnny Miracle: A Novel (age 10 and up) (1980) Alice Bach, Harper & Row
- Walking to the Creek (ages 4-8) (1990) David Williams, illus. Thomas B. Allen, Knopf
- Warrior and the Wise Man, The (ages 5-8) (1989, 1998) David Wisniewski, Lothrop, Lee & Shepard
- Week with Zeke and Zach, A (Speedsters series) (ages 5-7) (1993) Lindsay Lee Johnson, illus. Holly Kowitt, Dutton
- What is a Twin? (Nonfiction) (age 12 and up) (1983) Judy Wright Hagedorn & Janet Wright Kizziar, The Center for Study of Multiple Birth
- What the Dickens! (ages 9-12) (1991) Jane Louise Curry, McElderry Books
- What Will We Do With Two? (ages 2-6) (1996) John P. Trump, illus. Lee Breuer, Twin Pleasures Publishing, Indianapolis
- Which Witch is Which? (ages 8-12) (1983) Barbara Corcoran, Atheneum, (1992, Macmillan)
- Which Witch is Which? (ages 4-6) (1989) Pat Hutchins, Greenwillow Books
- Who is Who? (A Rookie Reader) (ages 4-8) (1983) Pat McKissack, illus. Elizabeth A. Allen, Childrens Press, Chicago
- Wind Singer, The (age 10 and up) (2000) William Nicholson, Hyperion Books for Children
- Witch Twins (ages 7-10) (2001) Adele Griffin, Hyperion Books for Children
- Wizard's Map, The (Tartan Magic, Book 1) (ages 8-12) (1999) Jane Yolen, Harcourt Brace
Sequels:
- The Pictish Child (1999)
- The Bagpiper's Ghost (2002)
- World is My Eggshell, The (age 12 and up) (1986) Philippa Greene Mulford, Delacorte Press (also published as Golden Boy's Sister, Delacorte Press)
Sequel:
- Making Room for Katherine (1994) Macmillan
- You Can't Trick Me (ages 4-8) (1999) Yavonne Field-Bagwell, Twins Magazine/The Business Word
LOSS OF A MULTIPLE:
- Haunted Sister (ages 9-12) (1998) Lael Littke, Henry Holt
- Home from Far (ages 9-12) (1965, 1988) Jean Little, Little, Brown
- I Miss You, I Miss You! (age 12 and up) (1999) Peter Phol and Kinna Gieth, translator Roger Greenwald, R & S Books (Originally published in Swedish)
- Last Payback, The (ages 9-12) (1997) James VanOosting, HarperCollins
- Mountain Fear (age 12 and up) (1982) Jane Claypool Miner, Globe Fearon Educational Publishing
- My Twin Sister Erika (ages 9-12) (1976) Ilse Margret Vogel, Harper & Row
- Shadows Beyond the Gate (Christian Literature) (ages 9-12) (2000) Beverly Lewis, Bethany House, Minneapolis
- Special Brother, The (Nonfiction) (age 5 and up) (1999 booklet) Judy Kidder, Reivers Press, San Diego, CA (c/o Judy Kidder, 352 Kinsey Av., East Liverpool, OH 43920)
REFERENCE:
- Twins: A Compilation of Book Reviews (1997) ed. Marilyn Courtot, Children's Literature
- Twins in Children's and Adolescent Literature: An Annotated Bibliography (1993) Dee Storey, Ph.D., The Scarecrow Press, Metuchen, NJ, London
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Section IV: Books for Children 
