A Fire Engine for Ruthie

Written by Leslea Newman · Illustrated by Cyd Moore

Why can't Ruthie play with fire engines like Brian does?

5.0/7 Bookroo expert·3.7/5 Goodreads · 102 ratings

32 pages· 1,182 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud· ~480L

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Bookroo's summary

Ruthie adores visiting Nana, but their playtime preferences clash. While Ruthie dreams of fire engines and motorcycles, Nana prefers dolls and dress-up. Yet, Nana's neighbor Brian enjoys the toys Ruthie craves. Why is Ruthie left out? This heartwarming tale explores the bond between Ruthie and Nana, revealing the challenges and joys of understanding each other's worlds. Will Ruthie find a way to bridge their differences and enjoy her favorite toys?

From the publisher

Ruthie loves to visit Nana, but they don’t always like to play with the same things. Ruthie loves fire engines and motorcycles, while Nana loves dolls and dress-up clothes. Nana’s neighbor, Brian, gets to play with fire engines and motorcycles. So why doesn’t Ruthie? Energetic illustrations capture the loving relationship between Ruthie and Nana in this insightful and sensitive story.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Words: 1,182
Reading age: 4–7
Audience: Picture
Lexile: ~480L

Themes & topics

Books about fire trucks Books about grandma Books about being yourself Books about playing Books about trucks

What readers & critics say

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“This is a really sweet story about a grandmother and granddaughter coming to understand each other and reaching across their differences in taste to be aware of each other's feelings!”

Marmee

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