Hello, My Name Is Ruby: A Picture Book

by Philip C. Stead

Other authorsPhilip C. Stead (Illustrator)

Hardcover, 2013

Status

Available

Call number

204

Description

"Ruby, a very small bird in a very big world, is looking for a friend, so she introduces herself..."--

Genres

Children's Books

Collection

Family Program Library

Publication

Roaring Brook Press (2013), Edition: Illustrated, 36 pages

User reviews

LibraryThing member pataustin

With very simple text and fresh watercolor illustrations, Stead regales Ruby's search for a friend. Illustrations carry the story. When Ruby asks another bird, "are you ever afraid because you are small?" Stead's answer is in illustration not text: A huge flock of birds together form the shape of a

very large elephant walking with other elephants (Ruby the eye). Reminiscent of Swimmy by Leo Lionni, this would be a great pairing.

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LibraryThing member gsmith3

This is a simple story about a bird named Ruby. I had a little difficulty discerning the central message of this story. I believe the author was trying to make a correlation between a tiny bird amongst big animals and one person and a big world. All in all, the story didn't really hold my interest.

Young readers probably will enjoy the dialogue between the animals as well as the illustrations. Probably the thing I liked the least with this book was the ending. I just felt that it really left the reader hanging and me a little confused. The story ends with Ruby saying, "Would you like to meet my friends?" Overall, I just never really got into the book.

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LibraryThing member cclark37

Summary: "Hello, My Name is Ruby" is a story about a little bird trying to find a friend in a very big world. Ruby first meets a bird who invites Ruby to go flying. He then meets other birds, a giraffe, and even a penguin. Towards the end of the story, Ruby meets other birds who look just like him.

They all become friends, and Ruby then asks if the birds want to meet HIS friends (every animal he met in the story!).

Review: This was a simple, yet fun to read story about Ruby. All Ruby wants to do is make friends, even if they are ten times his size. Young children will love pointing out the many different animals Ruby encounters. I also enjoyed the crayon illustrations that were on each page. Love-able characters and colorful illustrations make for a great preschool read.

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LibraryThing member krausch

I really enjoyed this book because it shows that anyone can be your friend, even if they do not look like you. The little bird, Ruby tried so hard to be friends with everyone, not matter how big or small they were. At the end of the story, she findsbirds that look just like her and she introduces

them to her new friends.

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LibraryThing member Sullywriter

Bold little bird seeks out friends.

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