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Cheaper by the Dozen Series

This series humorously captures the chaotic yet loving life of a large family at the turn of the 20th century. Follow the engaging adventures of twelve children and their parents, a father who champions efficiency and organization, and a mother who masterfully manages it all. The narratives are filled with hilarious situations and touching moments celebrating the unique dynamics of family life. It's a timeless tale of growing up that has endeared itself to generations of readers worldwide.

Cheaper by the Dozen - 2: Belles on Their Toes
Cheaper by the Dozen

Recommended Reading Order

  1. Cheaper by the Dozen

    • 207 pages
    • 8 hours of reading

    What do you get when you put twelve lively kids together with a father -- a famous efficiency expert -- who believes families can run like factories, and a mother who is his partner in everything except discipline? You get a hilarious tale of growing up that has made generations of kids and adults alike laugh along with the Gilbreths in Cheaper by the Dozen. Translated into more than fifty-three languages and made into a classic film starring Clifton Webb and Myrna Loy, Cheaper by the Dozen is a delightfully enduring story of family life at the turn of the 20th century.

    Cheaper by the Dozen1
    4.0

  2. Cheaper by the Dozen - 2: Belles on Their Toes

    • 226 pages
    • 8 hours of reading

    Life is very different now in the rambling Gilbreth house. When the youngest was two and the oldest eighteen, Dad died and Mother bravely took over his business. Now, to keep the family together, everyone has to pitch in and pinch pennies. The resourceful clan rises to every crisis with a marvelous sense of fun -- whether it's battling chicken pox, giving the boot to an unwelcome boyfriend, or even meeting the President. And the few distasteful things they can't overcome -- like castor oil -- they swallow with good humor and good graces. Belles On Their Toes is a warm, wonderful and entertaining sequel to Cheaper By The Dozen .

    Cheaper by the Dozen - 2: Belles on Their Toes2
    3.7