The Little Blue Bridge

By Brenda Maier

Part of the Little Ruby’s Big Ideas series

A girl outsmarts a bridge bully to reach her goal.

3.9/5 Goodreads · 274 ratings

40 pages· 564 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Ruby's inventive mind is put to the test when she and her brothers encounter Santiago, a snack-demanding troll blocking their path to delicious blueberries. As her brothers promise better treats, Ruby refuses to be intimidated. With creativity and determination, she devises her own way to cross the creek, challenging Santiago's authority. This modern twist on a classic tale blends folklore, feminism, and STEM, celebrating ingenuity and the power of friendship. Will Ruby's cleverness be enough to outwit the bully and reach the prize? Discover how she builds bridges in more ways than one.

From the publisher

The can-do heroine from the acclaimed The Little Red Fort returns in this fresh, feminist spin on The Three Billy Goats Gruff.Readers will happily discover that trip-trapping to friendship and cooperation is indeed a pie-worthy prize. – Kirkus ReviewsRuby’s mind is always full of ideas.One day, she spies some blueberries across the creek and invites her brothers to pick some. Unfortunately, the bridge is blocked by scary Santiago. I’m the boss, and you can’t cross… unless you give me a snack, he demands.One by one, the brothers scamper across, promising Santiago that the next sibling has a better snack. When at last it’s Ruby’s turn, she refuses to be bullied and creates her own way to cross the creek.This modern spin on a classic tale weaves folklore, feminism, STEM, and a Latinx cast into a delightful read-aloud that celebrates creativity and building bridges of friendship and community.

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