Ruby the Copycat
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1991 · Est. 7 min read-aloud

Ruby the Copycat

Written and illustrated by Peggy Rathmann

A new student learns fitting in means being herself.

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32 pages· 783 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud· 500L
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Bookroo's summary

On her first day at a new school, Ruby mimics her classmate Angela's every move, from red bows to flowered dresses. But when her teacher steps in, Ruby discovers the joy of embracing her own unique style. Can she find her true self amidst the pressure to fit in?

From the publisher

Let the Scholastic Bookshelf be your guide through the whole range of your child’s experiences–laugh with them, learn with them, read with them!It’s the first day of school, and Ruby is new. When her classmate Angela wears a red bow in her hair, Ruby comes back from lunch wearing a red bow, too. When Angela wears a flowered dress, suddenly Ruby’s wearing one, too. Fortunately, Ruby’s teacher knows a better way to help Ruby fit in–by showing how much fun it is to be herself!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
783
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
500L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.1
F&P level
~N
Scholastic level
K
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
18408
Publication
Published
July 1, 2006
First published
January 1, 1991
Publisher
Scholastic
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780439472289

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