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Description
It's Saturday morning—Ruthie's very favorite day. No school. No homework. No practices. Just a day to be with Mom and Dad. And Ruthie has BIG plans with her day off. But they keep getting interrupted. Dad has to go off to help Grandma. Mom has errands to run. Poor Ruthie is suddenly having the worst day ever! Will things ever look up? And can Ruthie manage to find any fun on her favorite day? Old and new fans alike will find much to love in this new Ruthie picture book, which stresses the importance of taking a break from the hustle and bustle to enjoy cozy family time.
About the Author
Laura Rankin is the illustrator of Rabbit Ears, Swan Harbor, and The Handmade Alphabet. She lives in York Beach, Maine.
Praise For…
“With subtle brushstrokes, Rankin captures all the varied emotions Ruthie goes through: glee, defiance, worry, fear, and eventually relief.” —Booklist, on Ruthie and the (Not So) Teeny Tiny Lie
“Emotionally authentic in text and art, this story gets its message across without preaching . . . an excellent choice for bibliotherapy as well as for entertaining reading.” —School Library Journal, on Ruthie and the (Not So) Teeny Tiny Lie