Barbara Derubertis

  • 61

    Catalog books

  • 34

    Works

  • 1992 to 2021

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Barbara Derubertis writes for early readers with warmth and clarity, crafting simple stories that celebrate small, determined characters. Her Suzy Mule (Let's Read Together Series) uses rhythmic text and bold illustrations to invite children into a playful, resilient protagonist’s world across a single, engaging read-aloud experience.

Derubertis’s writing favors short lines and visual cues that support beginning literacy. Suzy Mule models persistence and problem-solving through everyday challenges, making it a practical pick for shared reading, classroom repetition, and encouraging young listeners to join in with predictable text and repeated phrases.

Best Place To Start

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Picture books with playful animal characters • Simple, rhythmic text for early readers • Bright, approachable illustrations

Genres and themes: Early readers • Humorous children's fiction • Animal stories • Beginning literacy

Who this author is best for: Good for caregivers and teachers seeking short, engaging picture books to support emergent readers and storytime.

Start with Suzy Mule to sample her light, repetitive text and kid-friendly pacing when browsing her work.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Suzy Mule (Let's Read Together Series)

    Kane Pr • 1997 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1997 • 32 pages.

  2. Count on Pablo (Math Matters Series) (Math Matters)

    Kane Pr • 2005 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2005 • 32 pages.

  3. LULU'S LEMONADE (Math Matters)

    Kane Pr • 2000 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2000 • 32 pages.

  4. Deena's Lucky Penny (Math Matters Series) (Math Matters)

    Kane Pr • 1999 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1999 • 32 pages.

  5. Rooney 'Roo (Let's Read Together)

    Kane Pr • 1998 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1998 • 32 pages.

  6. Bitty Fish ((Let's Read Together Ser.))

    Kane Pr • 1997 • quick commitment

    readers who want a faster first book

  7. Let's Read Together (10-Book Set)

    The Kane Press • 1997 • standard commitment

    It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.

  8. Lucky Duck (Let's Read Together Ser.))

    Kane Pr • 1997 • quick commitment

  9. Tiny Tiger (Let's Read Together Series)

    Kane Pr • 1997 • quick commitment

  10. Zeely Zebra (Let's Read Together Series)

    Kane Pr • 1997 • quick commitment

How The Picks Compare

  • Suzy Mule (Let's Read Together Series) gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while Count on Pablo (Math Matters Series) (Math Matters) leans later in the catalog.

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