Author: Miss Ruby Heart

Miss Ruby Heart is a golden red King Charles spaniel, who is sadly a little ghost puppy. Her guardian is the magical longcase clock Grandfather Time. Together this unusual pair like to tell stories in rhythm and rhyme. They love reading and wish to share their joy with children, young readers and those simply young at heart.

My Long Read of the Week: The Beetle Collector’s Handbook, by M.G. Leonard

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WOW this book on Beetles looks awesome. However, looking at the illustrations it is certainly NOT for the squeamish 🙂

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This week’s Long Read of the Week is The Beetle Collector’s Handbook, by M.G. Leonard, published by Scholastic.

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Hot on the success of MG Leonard’s popular Beetle Boy series comes this invaluable collection for beetle fans everywhere (unfortunately not me! Nothing against them, I’m just squeamish with insects).
What it’s about
In the Beetle Boy trilogy, Darkus Cuttle and his friends learn everything they need to know about beetles from The Beetle Collector’s Handbook, which was passed down by Darkus’s father. Now fans of the series can get their own copy of this fascinating read and learn about entomology from the same book as Darkus and his friends.
My review
The cover of this book alone conveys authority but in a way that’s attractive to children and adults. The stunning red hardback and the gold lettering and design make this a joy to behold so that, even a terrified…

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I Am Human by Susan Verde

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This sounds like a wonderful Children’s Book with the Themes: Making mistakes, Empathy, Compassion, Kindness

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I Am Human

Susan Verde, Author

Peter H. Reynolds, Illustrator

Abrams Books for Young Readers, Fiction, Oct. 2, 2018

Suitable for Ages: 4-8

Themes: Making mistakes, Empathy, Compassion, Kindness

Opening: “I was born. A miracle! / One of billions / but unique!”

Book Jacket Synopsis:

I am Human.

But being human means

I am not perfect.

I make mistakes.

Being human means we are full of possibility. We learn, we dream, we are curious, we wonder at the world around us, and we make discoveries. But we also make mistakes, hurt others and can be fearful of trying new things.  Because I am human I can make choices.

I Am Human is a hopeful celebration of the human family. It affirms that we can make good choices by acting with compassion and having empathy for others and ourselves. When we find common ground, we can feel…

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Introducing Miss Ruby Heart

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Hello and thank you for joining me!

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Introducing Miss Ruby Heart

Introducing ~
Miss Ruby Heart.
A red golden puppy
you will love from the start.

A little ghost dog,
a friend of Grandfather Time.
He likes to tell stories,
in rhythm and rhyme.

Miss Ruby Heart, as you have probably gathered is a ruby King Charles Spaniel, she has long silky golden red fur, with floppy ears and a cute button nose. Sadly Ruby is a little ghost dog whose story can be found in ‘The Magic of Grandfather Time’ for older readers.

Ruby is a close friend of Grandfather Time, an ancient longcase clock bestowed with a touch of magic. Together they offer guidance to children helping them to see goodness and mend their old ways, especially if ever they have been naughty (like Young Ebenezer)

Eb is very lucky to have Miss Ruby as his constant companion. Only children and the young at heart are able to see her. She is a beautiful and caring soul.

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