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Available
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Ruby, the last of Mother Duck's and Father Duck's eggs to hatch, is slower to develop than her four siblings, until the day that she flies further and higher than any of them.
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Scholastic Paperbacks (2007), Edition: Reprint, 32 pages
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LibraryThing member mdelaney03
Ruby is the little duck that is born and yet she is a little slower than all the other ducks. She is always last to do everything, and the father duck is always worried that she is going to fall behind. But eventually she always catches up and is able to do everything that all the other ducks did.
LibraryThing member kloupe1
This was a cute book about never giving up. The father always doubted little ruby, but the mother always kept her faith and knew that her daughter ruby, was something special. And she was, flying further and higher than all her other siblings. This is a great book to read to children that shows
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them that eventually, they will catch up with others too- in their "own time." Show Less
LibraryThing member kidlit9
Ruby, the last of Mother Duck's and Father Duck's aggs to hatch, is slower to develop than her four siblings, until the day that she flies farther and higher than any of them.
LibraryThing member MaryEttaJ
Ruby, is the last one to hatch. She is developing a little slower then the others, but when it comes down to flying she is the best one. This was a very cute book. It would also teach people to never give up because it will happen one day at your own pace.
LibraryThing member kryoung1
This is a lovely story about a duckling named Ruby who is what could be considered a late bloomer. It was really sweet how the mother never tried to rush her but instead always said "in her own time" when Ruby would be slower than the others. It has a great lesson about growing up and maturing at
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different times, that it's not a negative thing but can turn out better in the end. Show Less
LibraryThing member Shannon.Allen
I like the message in this story. My daughter has anxiety about many things and needs to know that going at her a own pace is ok. Hearing me say it doesn't seem to be enough.this book and the takeaway message were perfect for a child like her who needs to know that they'll get to do something, in
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their own time. Show Less
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2005
Physical description
32 p.; 10 inches
ISBN
0439862787 / 9780439862783