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Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2021
Ruffles and the Red, Red Coat
Written & illustrated by David Melling
Part of the Ruffles series
A playful pup learns the value of wearing a raincoat on wet days.
3.8/5 Goodreads · 236 ratings
32 pages
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Bookroo's summary
Ruffles, a curious pup, loves exploring but detests his red raincoat. When rainy days threaten his fun with best friend Ruby, Ruffles must decide if staying dry is worth the struggle. Will he embrace the coat to enjoy splashing in puddles, or will stubbornness keep him indoors? Discover how Ruffles navigates the ups and downs of toddler life, learning that sometimes a little compromise leads to big adventures. Join Ruffles in this delightful tale of friendship and discovery, where even the smallest choices can lead to the happiest outcomes.
From the publisher
Join in with Ruffles as he faces all the trials and tribulations of toddler life in this brightly colored new picture book series from award-winning author and illustrator David Melling. As Ruffles learns about the world around him, he discovers there are lots of things he likes . . . and some things he doesn’t! He loves scratching, digging, and chewing, but he does not like wearing his red coat on rainy days. No, no, no, no, NO! But when Ruffles wants to splash in puddles with his best friend, Ruby, he soon learns that sometimes wearing a raincoat is a very good idea after all.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Reading age
- 2–5
- Audience
- Picture
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- October 26, 2021
- Publisher
- Candlewick Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781536220216
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