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

Patty Cat

Janey Crane

Joey Goat

Suzy Mule

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

Tom's Tail

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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.

Foxy Fox

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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

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$574

Marty Aardvark

Picture Book · Ages 4–9 · 1996

An unexpected sea adventure leads to thrilling discoveries.

Patty Cat

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$574

Patty Cat

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1996

Unlock the magic of reading with playful vowel adventures.

Janey Crane

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$574

Janey Crane

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1997

Unexpected guests devour Janey's cakes.

Joey Goat

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$574

Joey Goat

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1997

A prankster goat gets a taste of his own medicine.

Suzy Mule

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$574

Suzy Mule

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1997

A sick mule dreams of a southern escape.

Tiny Tiger

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$595

Tiny Tiger

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1997

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

Bouncy Mouse

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$574

Bouncy Mouse

Picture Book · Ages 4–9 · 1998

A noisy mouse's antics lead to unexpected stardom.

Perky Otter

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$574

Perky Otter

Picture Book · Ages 4–9 · 1998

Opposites discover unexpected common ground.

Rooney 'Roo

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$574

Rooney 'Roo

Picture Book · Ages 4–9 · 1998

A solitary kangaroo finds friendship through sharing books.

Wally Walrus

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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.

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$858

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

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$858

Tickly Octopus

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2007

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

The Great Monster Hunt

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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.

Hiccupotamus

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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.

When You Need a Friend

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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?

No More Cuddles!

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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!

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$899

Blue Monster Wants It All!

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2018

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

The Worry Box

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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?

Baa! Moo! What Will We Do?

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$858

Baa! Moo! What Will We Do?

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2021

A new arrival at the farm stirs fears of job loss among the animals.

Little Why

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$899

Little Why

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2021

An elephant's curiosity leads to unexpected adventures.

The Three Little Pugs and the Big Bad Cat

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$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.

A Friend Like You

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$899

A Friend Like You

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2021

Can opposites become the best of friends?

The Great AAA-OOO!

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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?

The Lamb Who Came for Dinner

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$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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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.

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