Rube Goldberg's Simple Normal Humdrum School Day

Written by Jennifer George · Illustrated by Ed Steckley

Part of the Rube Goldberg series

A school day becomes hilariously complex with Rube's inventive chaos.

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40 pages· 1,605 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud· ~940L

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Bookroo's summary

Join Rube on a school day where nothing is simple. From waking up to bedtime, every task is a whimsical challenge with his over-the-top inventions. Can Rube navigate his day without getting tangled in his own creations? Discover 14 inventive sequences that turn the mundane into a comedic adventure. Will Rube's contraptions help or hinder his daily routine?

From the publisher

If Rube’s inventions are any indication, “normal” means something very different in the Goldberg household. For Rube, up is down, in is out, and the simplest path to accomplishing an everyday task—like brushing his teeth or getting dressed—is a humorously complicated one. Follow Rube as he sets out on a typical school day, overcomplicating each and every step from the time he wakes up in the morning until the time he goes to bed at night.

This book features fourteen inventions, each depicting an interactive sequence whose purpose is to help Rube accomplish mundane daily tasks: a simple way to get ready for school, to make breakfast, to do his homework, and so much more.

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