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Ruby, the little duckling, finds a new friend and a new adventure in ‘Go For It Ruby’. Ruby likes to take her time, unlike her brothers and sisters who are always in a rush Ruby can see the pleasure in taking things slowly and doing them in her own time, but can she convince others that her way is right or will she learn that sometimes there is another way?
The gentle story teaches the importance of knowing which approach to use in a given situation and how to decide the most appropriate response. It is an important message conveyed in a simple style that children will understand and find themselves applying to their own daily lives. Beautifully illustrated in gentle blurred watercolour, this is a charming and engaging story book.
Louise Ellis-Barrett, WRITE AWAY
Ruby the duckling takes things slowly, in her own time. Her friend Errol the gosling is more impulsive. When they go exploring in search of the golden pool, Ruby's thoughtful approach helps navigate the winding reeds. But when they come to a rushing waterfall, Ruby learns that sometimes you just have to go for it.
For me, the book's greatest charm is in its illustrations. The warm palette and soft edges give the characters a gentle fuzzy feel, reminiscent of well-loved soft toys. Though suitable for pre-school and KS1 children, the pictures can be enjoyed by even the youngest readers. The simple depiction of familiar creatures and landscapes meant that even my one year old could enjoy them, pointing out the ducklings with great enthusiasm.
Dawn Casey, ARMADILLO MAGAZINE
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