"Ruby likes to make things.
She likes to watch things grow.
And she likes to figure out how
things work.
Ruby knows that there is always
another way to see the world ... "
Ruby is introduced to readers by an unseen narrator. Peeking around the bright red door that leads inward, she eagerly welcomes her guests to see the little town she has been building. It is evident from this first page turn that she is busy, busy, busy. A blackboard sports a to-do list: invent, explore, make potion. Her table is covered with all the paraphernalia a young inventor might need as she explores new ideas. Teddy, her dog and best friend, is a constant companion.
Ruby is considering a future as an animal conservationist, an astronaut or an engineer. Her personal list goes on. No decisions have yet been made. Readers are occasionally asked if they know what their own future holds. Ruby's day, from beginning to end, is filled with ever-changing activity and flights of imagination. Her interests are varied. She likes thinking about yesterday, today and tomorrow. There are no limits on what she can, and might do.
"She's looking forward to tomorrow,
but her favorite day is today.
She's so glad you were here to share it with her."
This is an engaging account of a young girl whose enthusiasm for life and learning is filled with charm and invitation. Questions asked throughout are sure to have readers stopping to consider their answers.
Digital illustrations are filled with eye-catching colors, exciting vignettes, and absolute joy.
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