Arthur the chimpanzee is a character created by Lillian Hoban

Lillian Hoban

Lillian Hoban was a children's literature author and artist.The youngest of three children, Hoban was born Lillian Aberman in Philadelphia on May 18, 1925...

. His books are part of the, "I Can Read" series from HarperCollins

HarperCollins

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publishers. Characters include his sister Violet, his baby-sitter, and friends: Norman, Mabel, Wilma, his teacher Ms. Wilson, and his principal Mr. Adams. His parents have been mentioned but are never seen in any stories. Books include:

1. Arthur's Honey Bear
2. Arthur's Pen Pal
3. Arthur's Loose Tooth
4. Arthur's Prize Reader
5. Arthur's Camp-Out
6. Arthur's Funny Money
7. Arthur's Christmas Cookies
8. Arthur's Halloween Costume
9. Arthur's Great Big Valentine
10. Arthur's Back-to-School Day
11. Arthur's Birthday Party