- Hardcover: 32 pages
- Publisher: Macmillan Childrens (Feb 27 2004)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1405009136
- ISBN-13: 978-1405009133
- Product Dimensions: 25.6 x 25.2 x 1.4 cm
- Shipping Weight: 381 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,941,797 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From School Library Journal
PreSchool-K--Two ducks watch over their five eggs, four of which hatch at the same time. Mother Duck tells Father Duck that the fifth one will hatch "in its own time." Eventually, the shell cracks and tiny Ruby enters the world. She tackles all tasks at her own pace, including eating and swimming. However, when it comes time for the siblings to stretch their wings, Ruby soars the farthest and highest. One day, she flies away, and her mother reassures her father that their child will return, once again, in her own time. When she does come home, Ruby is accompanied by her own mate and ducklings. This charming book celebrates an individual's determination and sense of self. The pacing of the rhythmic text is ideal for family storytimes that include youngsters of varying ages. Harry's soft, pastel paintings are gentle and appealing. They are slightly textured, suggesting the look of feathers, nests, and river reeds. Ruby flaps her wings to her own drummer and astute readers will recognize her parents' strength as they provide the necessary time and space for her to accomplish her goals.--Shawn Brommer, South Central Library System, Madison, WI
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PreS-Gr. 1. "Once upon a time / upon a nest / beside a lake, there lived two ducks." Soon there were blue eggs. One, two, three, four fluffy yellow ducklings--Ruby, Rory, Rosie, and Rebecca--popped out, but "small, precious" Ruby needed a little more time to emerge. In fact she needed a little more time to do most things: eating, swimming, flying away on her own. She just did everything in her own time--even when it came to returning home to her parents, with a family of her own. Like Robert Kraus' character Leo the Late Bloomer, Ruby has plenty of parental support as she splashes her way through ducklinghood. The sweetly warm family dynamics are displayed in boldly stroked, soft-focus pictures rendered in sunny nursery colors--yellow, pink, powder blue, and sunset orange. A winning read, with characters that are very close to huggable. Stephanie Zvirin
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4.0 out of 5 stars
sweet spring time choice,
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This review is from: Ruby in Her Own Time (Hardcover)
Ruby in her Own Time is a heartwarming story. Ruby is a late bloomer from the start. She's the last egg to hatch. Growing up she's the last one to eat and the last to learn to fly. Her mother and father know that she will do things in her own time. And she does! She grows up and has a family of her own.I liked the painted illusrations in the book. They are done in soft pastel colors. This is a great spring time story. I would recommed this book to young children. It's a great book to share with kids who might have low self-esteem. It will teach them that all kids and animals grow "in their own time"!
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An important message for parents too!,
By Doula Chris - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Ruby in Her Own Time (Hardcover)
I can't say enough about this book and its positive message about trusting your instincts as a parent and following your child's lead. Yes, this book has adorable photos and simple text that children will enjoy - but it also carries an empowering message that is important in today's fast-paced world of schedules and timetables of development for healthy babies and toddlers. Children will do what they are ready to do - when they are ready to do it, if we only let them. We are in such a rush for our babies to be born, to eat, to talk, to walk... to grow up. Have faith in them, offer a safe and loving environment and know that they will FLY when they are ready! I think this book makes a great gift for new parents as well as their babies and toddlers!
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sweet spring time choice,
By Melissa Sack - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Ruby in Her Own Time (Hardcover)
Ruby in her Own Time is a heartwarming story. Ruby is a late bloomer from the start. She's the last egg to hatch. Growing up she's the last one to eat and the last to learn to fly. Her mother and father know that she will do things in her own time. And she does! She grows up and has a family of her own.I liked the painted illusrations in the book. They are done in soft pastel colors. This is a great spring time story. I would recommed this book to young children. It's a great book to share with kids who might have low self-esteem. It will teach them that all kids and animals grow "in their own time"! 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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By Wood Turner "proud grandpa" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Ruby in Her Own Time (Paperback)
I bought all 3 Ruby books to give to our granddaughter. Be aware, "Ruby In Her Own Time" & "Ruby Flew Too" are the EXACT SAME stories, word for word, picture for picture, just 2 different titles! Doesn't make sense!How dissapointed I am, as I was truly looking forward to giving the 3 books, I even bought a plush duck that looks just like Ruby to present with them. The stories are "darling" & I'm hoping more books come out soon so we can follow Ruby's story. Now I have to decide which title to return.
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