Rumble!: Ready-to-Read Ready-to-Go!

by Lola M. Schaefer, Kirk Parrish (Illustrator)

32 pages, Paperback

Published January 13, 2026

About the author

Lola M. Schaefer is an educator, writer, and gardener, and the author of many acclaimed books for children about math, art, science, technology, animals, and nature. She uses shovels, hoes, rakes, and scissors when she works in her garden. Lola M. Shaefer grew up in Indiana, and now lives in northern Georgia.

Reviews

[Robyne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rocket is getting ready to RUMBLE into space! But first, she needs to get checked out and wait out a storm!

This cute and easy to follow Ready to Read book is great for lovers of rockets, outer space, or bright and colorful illustrations. My daughter has been doing fluency sheets on Jupiter and Mars so Rumble! was actually a great reading addition to our nighttime routine.

My daughter absolutely loved reading the repetitive words that she knew, which boosted her confidence, which is incredibly important for a new reader.

Thank you to Simon Kids Publishing for the gifted copy! All opinions are 100% my own (and my daughters)!

[Cindy Mitchell *Kiss the Book* · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rumble! by Lola M. Schaefer, illustrated by Kirk Parrish. EARLY READER Level 1. Simon, 2026. $6 (pb). 9781665974639
BUYING ADVISORY: Pre-K, EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE
APPEALS TO: SEVERAL
Rocket is ready for her trip into space, but will something stop her from her dream?
Parrish’s illustrations are the highlight of the story. A young reader who loves space and tech will enjoy the story.
Cindy, Middle School Librarian, MLS