Ruffles and the Red, Red Coat
Sale price
$1697
Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2021

Ruffles and the Red, Red Coat

Written and illustrated by David Melling

Part of the Ruffles series

A playful pup learns the value of wearing a raincoat on wet days.

3.8 Goodreads · 240 ratings
32 pages· ~470L
$17.99Save 6%

In stock. Also at Amazon or Bookshop.

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
Lexile
~470L
Themes & topics
The author & illustrator

More from David Melling

Explore David's bookshelf
The series

The Ruffles series

See the whole series
Your next read

Books that feel like this one

See all similar books
Perdu
Sale price
$1799

Perdu

Ages 4–8 · 2020
The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.2
F&P level
~M
Publication
Published
October 26, 2021
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781536220216

Surprise a reader with their next favorite book.

Spotted a mistake or something missing? Improve this page.

Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.

Top contributors: Literary Leslie