This Way, Ruby!
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2006 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

This Way, Ruby!

By Jonathan Emmett, Rebecca Harry (Illustrator)

Part of the Ruby the Duckling series

Lost in a storm, a duckling must find the way home.

3.8/5 Goodreads · 131 ratings
32 pages· 636 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

Ruby, the littlest duckling, prefers a slower pace, savoring the beauty around her. But when a storm scatters her adventurous siblings, it's up to Ruby to guide them back home. Can her careful nature save the day? Discover how this tiny hero navigates the challenges of nature and family in a heartwarming tale of courage and discovery.

From the publisher

Ruby’s brothers and sisters are always racing off in search of adventure. This way, Ruby! they call. But Ruby, who is still the littlest, likes to take things slowly, in her own time. She prefers to look at all the grassy banks, the willow trees, and the dragonflies, which is just as well, for when the ducklings get lost in the storm, it’s up to Ruby to find the way back home! This heartwarming picture book gem is perfect for all ages.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
636
Reading age
3–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD560L
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.2
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
114936
Publication
Published
February 1, 2007
First published
February 3, 2006
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780439879927

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