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Rube Goldberg's Simple Normal Humdrum School Day

By Jennifer George
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Rube Goldberg's Simple Normal Humdrum School Day by Jennifer George follows the imaginative journey of young Rube as he navigates his school day, using his knack for creating elaborate contraptions to solve everyday tasks. With creativity and whimsy, the story encourages readers to see the world through inventive eyes, turning routine activities into extraordinary adventures.
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You might enjoy this delightful picture book if you’re a fan of creative, whimsical stories featuring a school day full of humorous and imaginative chain reactions. With fun and colourful illustrations, this book captivates young readers and encourages them to explore the magic in everyday routines. It’s perfect for kids who love adventure and inventiveness in their reading.

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Rube Goldberg's Simple Normal Humdrum School Day

Follow young Rube Goldberg from morning to night as he goes about his day using inventions to simplify his overly complicated life

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If Rube's inventions are any indication, Rube Goldberg's Simple Normal Humdrum School Day 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 humourously 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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Rube Goldberg's Simple Normal Humdrum School Day by Jennifer George is praised for its whimsical and imaginative portrayal of a school day filled with zany contraptions, reflecting the spirit of Rube Goldberg's inventions. Reviewers appreciate the vibrant illustrations and the book's ability to engage young readers through its humour and creativity. However, some note that the intricate details can be overwhelming, requiring more attention to fully appreciate the artwork.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419725586

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 29 August 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams Books for Young Readers

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Ed Steckley

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 290.0mm

Height: 222.0mm

Weight: 530g

Pages: 40

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jennifer George Young Adult

About the Author

Jennifer George is the granddaughter of Rube Goldberg. She is the author of The Art of Rube Goldberg and a jewelry and clothing designer. George lives in New York City.

Ed Steckley is an award-winning print and advertising illustrator, based in Racine, Wisconsin.

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