Ruby in Her Own Time

by Jonathan Emmett

Book Overview

MEET RUBY. She is the littlest of five ducklings. She is the last to eat and the last to swim. Father Duck worries that Ruby won't catch up. But Mother Duck knows that Ruby will flourish ... in her... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0439579155
• ISBN13: 9780439579155
• Release Date: February 2004
• Publisher: Scholastic Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 10.2" x 10.2"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

A very sweet story...

A wonderful tale of a little duckling who took more time to learn to fly, but ended up soaring. After buying this book for my boys and almost sobbing before the end, I purchased it for my brother and sister-in-law to read to their preemie son.

With Love, Patience, and Hard Work Comes Success!

My toddler loves this book. It is one of the few she actually brings to us to have us read to her. Having had 4 children with speech issues (one severe enough that he wasn't able to talk for years), this book is very close to my heart. Ruby (unlike my own children who needed extra help to be able to talk and be understood) does end up doing everything in her own time, and being able to shine in her own way. It is a message that both parents and kids need to remember--that we all have our own talents and abilities and that we all learn at our own pace. For the parents of those with special needs, this is one of those books that brings tear to our eyes and hope to our hearts that others will see how special all kids really are.

Perfect Gift for Preemies

We received this book as a gift for our daughter who was born 9 weeks premature. She was in the NICU for 5 weeks and definitely did things in her own time. It was the perfect gift for the parents of a premature baby who will develop 'in her own time' on a different developmental schedule than her term baby counterparts. Brought a tear to my eye and I can't wait to see my 'Ruby' soar ...

An important message for parents too!

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!

sweet spring time choice

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"!