Book Series · 2 Books

Rube Goldberg Books

In order from Rube Goldberg's Simple Normal Humdrum School Day to Rube Goldberg's Simple Normal Definitely Different Day Off.

Rube Goldberg's Simple Normal Humdrum School Day
Rube Goldberg's Simple Normal Definitely Different Day Off
Rube Goldberg's Simple Normal Humdrum School Day
Rube Goldberg's Simple Normal Definitely Different Day Off
Rube Goldberg's Simple Normal Humdrum School Day
Rube Goldberg's Simple Normal Definitely Different Day Off
Rube Goldberg's Simple Normal Humdrum School Day
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Rube Goldberg's Simple Normal Humdrum School Day
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Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2017

Rube Goldberg's Simple Normal Humdrum School Day

By Jennifer George, Ed Steckley (Illustrator)

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

40 pages· 1,605 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
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?
The complete set

Rube Goldberg Series

2 books · Published 2017–2022

Rube Goldberg's Simple Normal Humdrum School Day

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2017

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

Rube Goldberg's Simple Normal Definitely Different Day Off

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

A young inventor creates wild machines to transform a day off into an adventure.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Rube Goldberg series?

There are 2 books in the Rube Goldberg series. It began with Rube Goldberg's Simple Normal Humdrum School Day in 2017, and the newest book, Rube Goldberg's Simple Normal Definitely Different Day Off, was published in 2022.

What ages are the Rube Goldberg books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Rube Goldberg to life.

01

Jennifer George

Author
02

Ed Steckley

Illustrator

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