Book Series · 26 Books

Let's Read Together Books

In order from Tom's Tail to A Friend Like You.

The Let's Read Together series is a set of 26 picture books by Barbara deRubertis, published between 1995 and 2021. Written for ages 3–9, most books run about 30 pages.

Tom's Tail
Foxy Fox
Marty Aardvark
Joey Goat
Tiny Tiger
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Tom's Tail
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$858
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1995

Tom's Tail

By Linda Jennings, Tim Warnes (Illustrator)

A pig's quest for a new tail leads to unexpected results.

32 pages
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Summary: Tom the pig dreams of a tail that wags or swishes like his friends'. Determined to change his curly tail, he tries using mud to straighten it. But after a restless night, nature intervenes, and a rainstorm reveals a surprising truth. Will Tom embrace his unique tail, or continue his quest for change? Discover the heartwarming journey of self-acceptance and friendship.
The complete set

Let's Read Together Series

26 books · Published 1995–2021

Series
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$858

Tom's Tail

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1995

A pig's quest for a new tail leads to unexpected results.

Patty Cat

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1996

Unlock the magic of reading with playful vowel adventures.

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$574

Foxy Fox

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1996

Can Foxy Fox save his job after a messy mishap?

Marty Aardvark

Picture Book · Ages 4–9 · 1996

An unexpected sea adventure leads to thrilling discoveries.

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$574

Joey Goat

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1997

A prankster goat gets a taste of his own medicine.

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$595

Tiny Tiger

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1997

A shy tiger seeks courage from a wise lion's advice.

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$574

Suzy Mule

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1997

A sick mule dreams of a southern escape.

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$574

Janey Crane

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1997

Unexpected guests devour Janey's cakes.

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$574

Rooney 'Roo

Picture Book · Ages 4–9 · 1998

A solitary kangaroo finds friendship through sharing books.

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$574

Perky Otter

Picture Book · Ages 4–9 · 1998

Opposites discover unexpected common ground.

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$574

Bouncy Mouse

Picture Book · Ages 4–9 · 1998

A noisy mouse's antics lead to unexpected stardom.

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$574

Wally Walrus

Picture Book · Ages 4–9 · 1998

A walrus faces his fear of a bully with an unexpected twist.

Smiley Shark

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2003

A shark's smile holds the key to saving trapped fish in the ocean depths.

Tickly Octopus

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2007

An octopus's tickling causes chaos, leading to a surprising discovery of hidden talents.

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$858

The Great Monster Hunt

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2010

A mysterious noise under the bed challenges Duck's courage.

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$858

Hiccupotamus

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2015

Jungle animals unite for a musical celebration, but Hippo's antics steal the show.

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$858

When You Need a Friend

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2015

A storm threatens. Can Badger save his home after helping others?

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$858

No More Cuddles!

Chapter Book · Ages 3–7 · 2015

A forest creature seeks solitude by finding a cuddly replacement.

Blue Monster Wants It All!

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2018

A creature's endless desire for more leads to an unexpected discovery.

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$858

The Worry Box

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2018

A worried bear faces fears with a special box. Will it help him on his journey?

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$899

Little Why

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2021

An elephant's curiosity leads to unexpected adventures.

Sale price
$858

The Three Little Pugs and the Big Bad Cat

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2021

Three pugs face a crafty cat as they build their own homes.

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$899

A Friend Like You

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2021

Can opposites become the best of friends?

Sale price
$858

The Lamb Who Came for Dinner

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2021

A hungry wolf meets a lamb seeking shelter. What unfolds next?

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$858

The Great AAA-OOO!

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2021

A mysterious AAA-OOO echoes through the woods, sparking fear among the animals. What could it be?

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Let's Read Together series?

There are 26 books in the Let's Read Together series. It began with Tom's Tail in 1995, and the newest book, A Friend Like You, was published in 2021.

What ages are the Let's Read Together books best for?

The series is best for ages 3–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Let's Read Together to life.

01

Ruth Galloway

Author & Illustrator
02

Jane Chapman

Author & Illustrator
03

Jonny Lambert

Author & Illustrator
04

Linda Jennings

Author
05

Barbara deRubertis

Author
06

Norbert Landa

Author
07

Steve Smallman

Author
08

Suzanne Chiew

Author
09

Jeanne Willis

Author
10

A. H. Benjamin

Author
11

Becky Davies

Author
12

Andrea Schomburg

Author
13

Barbara Rottgen

Author
14

Tim Warnes

Illustrator
15

Eva Vagreti Cockrille

Illustrator
16

Jan Pyk

Illustrator
17

Ada Grey

Illustrator
18

Caroline Pedler

Illustrator
19

Jenni Desmond

Illustrator
20

Sean Julian

Illustrator
21

Caroline Attia

Illustrator
22

Joelle Dreidemy

Illustrator

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