Connor Boyack Explains Which Tuttle Twins Book You Should Start With and Why Order Doesn't Matter
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Connor Boyack, author of the Tuttle Twins series, addresses one of the most common questions from new readers: which book should you start with? With 12 books in the children's series and more on the way, Boyack explains why the books don't need to be read in any particular order, though starting with the first book offers a gentle introduction to characters Ethan and Emily. He shares his mission to spread these powerful ideas about freedom, entrepreneurship, and how society functions to as many families as possible.
Connor Boyack, author of the Tuttle Twins books, addresses one of the most frequent questions he receives: what book should I start with? At the time of this recording, the children's series includes 12 books, with a 13th about to be published and plans for books 14, 15, and beyond. While Boyack focuses here on the children's series, he notes that the Tuttle Twins brand also includes books for toddlers, two series for teenagers, curriculum materials, games, and other educational resources available at tuttletwins.com.
Each book in the children's series is numbered in the top right corner indicating publication order, starting with the original book and continuing through the miraculous pencil and beyond. Many parents wonder whether these books must be read in that specific order or if it's best to follow the numbered sequence.
Reading Order: Flexible, Not Fixed
The short answer is no—these books do not need to be read in order. Each book in the series stands independently with no overarching story arc that requires reading from beginning to end. The books can all be read interchangeably without diminishing the learning experience.
However, Boyack does suggest that starting with the first book has merit. Since it was the original book in the series, it provides a light introduction to the main characters, Ethan and Emily. The opening page offers a brief explanation of who they are before diving into the story. The subsequent books assume that young readers already know who Ethan and Emily are, skipping any introductory material.
That said, the introduction is so minimal that starting with any other book won't inhibit understanding. If a family only wants to purchase one Tuttle Twins book and a title like "Fate of the Future" catches their eye, they can absolutely start there. The book will jump right into the story with Ethan and Emily without requiring background knowledge from the first book.
Why You Might Want the Complete Series
While families can certainly purchase just one or a few books, Boyack makes a compelling case for investing in the complete series. He emphasizes his mission to spread these books and their ideas as widely as possible. Over the years, he has received countless emails, texts, and social media messages from parents describing how the series created powerful "light bulb" moments for their children.
The books help kids understand how the world works, how society functions, and what will empower them to be their best selves and well-rounded adults. Because of the tremendous impact these ideas have on young readers, Boyack is committed to ensuring as many families as possible access all the books rather than just one or two.
Each book in the series covers completely different concepts and ideas. The first book might introduce the characters and foundational principles, but another book focuses entirely on entrepreneurship—perfect for kids interested in running a lemonade stand or understanding how businesses work. Another explores business competition through the lens of food trucks. By purchasing only one or a handful of books, families miss out on the diverse range of powerful ideas presented across the entire series.
Special Bundle Pricing and Free Resources
To encourage families to access the complete series, Boyack offers the entire children's book collection at a massive discount through tuttletwins.com, with all activity workbooks included for free. Each book comes with a PDF activity workbook containing coloring pages, word searches, crossword puzzles, and other activities that correspond with the lessons in each book.
The PDF format allows families with multiple children to print activities for each child rather than purchasing separate printed workbooks that become unusable after one child completes them. These activity workbooks reinforce the ideas children learn in each book, helping solidify understanding through interactive engagement.
While the books are available on Amazon, Boyack notes they cost more there and encourages families to purchase through tuttletwins.com to take advantage of the bundle discount and free workbooks. The entire operation runs through a non-profit organization with the ultimate goal of spreading these books as widely as possible, which is why the pricing is structured to incentivize complete set purchases.
The Long-Term Value of the Complete Set
Boyack encourages families to think of the complete series as a long-term investment. The books can serve as birthday gifts, be shared with neighbors, or simply provide a comprehensive library for a family's children. He notes that many families who invest in the whole set find their children reread the books countless times until they become well-worn and well-loved.
In fact, many families eventually purchase a second set, donating the original well-used copies to libraries or other organizations. This pattern demonstrates both the lasting value of the books and their potential to reach even more children beyond the original purchasers.
Getting Started
In summary, new readers can start with whatever Tuttle Twins book catches their interest—there's no required reading order. However, most people do begin with the original first book since it lightly introduces the twin characters and has become the best-selling book in the series as the one that started everything.
For families ready to fully invest in their children's education about freedom, entrepreneurship, and how society works, Boyack strongly recommends getting the whole bundle at tuttletwins.com to access all the different ideas presented across the series, along with the significant discount and free activity workbooks.
For additional questions, families can reach out to the Tuttle Twins team on social media or contact customer service at info@tuttletwins.com.
