The Adventures of Arnie the Doughnut Series

imaginative · humorous · heartwarming

What is The Adventures of Arnie the Doughnut series by Laurie Keller about?

Laurie Keller’s series began in 2003 and expanded through 2020, following Arnie from bakery counter to a life of unlikely adventures. Across picture books and early chapter books, this outspoken doughnut encounters friendship, mystery, aliens and comic peril, while finding imaginative ways to avoid becoming breakfast. Its playful wordplay, expressive illustrations and absurd situations should appeal to children aged roughly four to eight, including reluctant readers. Mild peril, slapstick, food-related threats and occasional gross-out humour are handled lightly and reassuringly.

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About the author

Laurie Keller is a talented author and illustrator from America who loves creating funny, lively books for children. She is best known for her popular book 'Arnie the Doughnut', which has made lots of children laugh. Laurie enjoys bringing her quirky characters to life with colourful pictures and imaginative stories that encourage children to read and have fun.

All the books in The Adventures of Arnie the Doughnut series (in order)

Arnie, the Doughnut

by Laurie Keller

Book 1 of 5

A doughnut refuses to be eaten—what surprising plan will he hatch?

Hello, Arnie! An Arnie the Doughnut Story

by Laurie Keller

Book 2 of 5

Arnie meets a mysterious new pastry—could it be you, the Reader?

The Adventures of Arnie the Doughnut Bowling Alley Bandit

by Laurie Keller

Book 3 of 5

A talking doughnut investigates why his owner’s bowling balls suddenly veer into trouble.

Invasion of the Ufonuts

by Laurie Keller

Book 4 of 5

When doughnuts abduct humans, can Arnie save his town and treats?

The Spinny Icky Showdown

by Laurie Keller

Book 5 of 5

Can Arnie the talking doughnut outsmart the fierce Pumpernator in the game show chaos?