Little Ruby's Big Dream

Little Ruby’s Big Dream
Author: Karen Lee Stevens, Illustrator: Jack Wiens
Learning how to cope with big feelings can be challenging for kids. Follow Little Ruby’s journey as she discovers ways to feel calmer and more confident.

Little Ruby, the puppy, was a big bundle of nerves. She worried about everything and thought something was wrong with her. But she had a big dream: to be a therapy dog and help others feel calm and happy. With the guidance of her wise animal friends, she learns how to quiet her mind and body and turn her once wobbly nerves into a beautiful gift she can share with the world. Follow this sweet pup’s journey as she bravely overcomes her fears, discovers her special purpose, and becomes a real therapy dog. This heartwarming tale inspires young readers to embrace their unique qualities and believe in themselves, just like Little Ruby!

PRAISE FOR LITTLE RUBY:

“This is a quick note to share the joy that Little Ruby’s Big Dream brought to our class this week. Over the course of 5 days, we read the book and tested each of her strategies. We enjoyed a Mindful Walk (I think I’ll rename it to a Mindful Meander!), in which we felt the breeze, pressed our feet into the earth, practiced our breathing, and noticed the beauty around us. As a new experience for us all, I think it will become part of our regular mindfulness practice in class.
Today we celebrated Ruby becoming a therapy dog, and enjoyed learning a little more about the author and illustrator. No sooner had I closed the book, than I was asked to read it again! I cannot recall such a positive reception to a book in Kindergarten. Students connected meaningfully to sweet Ruby, and I think the level – both in reading it over a few days, and the well-expressed concepts — were taken to heart by our little humans. Books are a gateway to so much more than we can anticipate.
Thank you for sharing it with us. We look forward to reading it again soon!”
Madeleine Wilkinson
Kindergarten Teacher
Westwood Elementary School
San Diego, CA
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