The Rescuer of Tiny Creatures

By Curtis Manley, Lucy Ruth Cummins (Illustrator)

Roberta must save her classroom from a tiny creature invasion.

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48 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Roberta, often seen as odd for rescuing tiny creatures, faces her biggest challenge when a swarm of baby spiders invades her classroom. With only her cat and little brother by her side, she must use her unique skills to show her classmates that these creatures aren't frightening—they just need understanding and friendship. Can Roberta turn skeptics into allies and prove that even the smallest beings deserve care? This quirky tale of bravery and compassion will leave you cheering for the underdog and questioning what it means to be a hero.

From the publisher

Covered in earthworm slime and assisted only by her cat and her little brother, Roberta rescues tiny creatures. You know, the ones stranded in the middle of the sidewalk. Upside-down, flopping, or near-frozen. A lot of the time, that earns her funny looks from kids in school. But when a swarm of baby spiders finds its way into the classroom, Roberta will save the day with her knowledge and creativity, showing everybody that tiny creatures aren’t so scary after all. They just need friends who rescue and understand them! Established Roaring Brook Press author Curtis Manley has teamed up with up-and-coming illustrator Lucy Ruth Cummins, creator of Truman and Stumpkin, to present this quirky and adorable picture book.

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