Ruby and the Itsy-Bitsy Icky Bug

By Allison Wortche, Sally Walker (Illustrator)

Ruby's fear of bugs turns into fascination as she discovers unexpected qualities in a persistent visitor.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Ruby's morning turns upside down when a bug refuses to leave her window. Despite her initial horror, a time-out forces her to observe the bug closely. As the day unfolds, Ruby finds unexpected charm in her tiny visitor's strength and quirks. Will her fear transform into friendship by nightfall? Discover how a change in perspective can turn something gross into something great.

From the publisher

Ruby does NOT like bugs! Until she’s forced to spend some time looking more closely at one… A funny story for kids with big feelings and curious minds. When Ruby discovers a bug on her window one morning she FREAKS OUT! She loves animals, just NOT bugs! But no amount of blowing or squirting or yelling will get this bug to go away. It will get Ruby stuck in a time out. With lots of time to study Mr. Yuck-bug, Ruby grudgingly decides he may have some interesting qualities after all. He’s strong. A good listener. And his little antennae might be an itsy-bit cute. Over the course of the day, Ruby gets almost attached to the guy. And when night falls, she sees him in a surprising new way! Allison Wortche and Sally Walker team up to show readers how something can go from gross to great when looked at in the proper light.

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