diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 68928b196..47ed144dc 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -404,8 +404,8 @@ currently supported:
 
 - `$VERSION` (default)
 - `$VERSION-alpine`
-- `$VERSION-bookworm`
 - `$VERSION-bullseye`
+- `$VERSION-bookworm`
 
 <!-- {x-release-please-start-version} -->
 The `$VERSION` is the Proxy version without the leading "v" (e.g.,
@@ -423,7 +423,8 @@ We recommend pinning to a specific version tag and using automation with a CI pi
 to update regularly.
 
 The default container image uses [distroless][] with a non-root user. If you
-need a shell or related tools, use the Alpine or Bookworm images listed above.
+need a shell or related tools, use the Alpine or Debian-based container images
+(bullseye or bookworm) listed above.
 
 [distroless]: https://github.com/GoogleContainerTools/distroless