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From School Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 4–Ruby Valentine and her pet cockatoo live in a cottage with heart-shaped trees outside. During the countdown to Valentine's Day, they make glittery cards, bake heart-shaped cookies and cakes, and prepare goody bags tied up with red bows. The day before the celebration, Ruby and Lovebird fill up their red wagon, ready to distribute gifts to all the townspeople. Before turning in, the hopeless romantic makes a huge heart-shaped sign that reads, Love, Ruby Valentine and places it high on the wagon. Everything is ready. Then, after all of their hard work, the child and her pet sleep through the big day. At Lovebird's urging, she pulls her wagon through town, delivering her gifts anyway. In the town square, Ruby stands atop an equestrian statue and apologizes for being late. The townspeople thank and hug her for being so kind and for turning an ordinary day into a celebration. Ruby realizes that you don't have to wait until Valentine's Day to say I love you! The mainly pastel watercolor-and-collage illustrations are full of humor and convey Ruby's joy and industriousness. This story, told in rhyme, should take a prominent place on Valentine's Day bookshelves.–Linda Staskus, Parma Regional Library, OH
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With a name like Ruby Valentine, how could a girl not love Valentine's Day? To prepare, Ruby and her pet bird embark on a mission. They make glittery cards and heart-shaped cookies. They create goody bags, curl ribbons, wrap gifts and load up the wagon. Ruby decides on an outfit, fixes her hair and falls asleep, exhausted. Unfortunately, she snoozes for 24 hours straight, and when she awakes, she is bereft-it's a day too late to tell everyone that she loves them. Her bird convinces her that the townspeople won't mind that she's behind schedule, so Ruby valiantly sets out, full of apologies, to distribute her cards and gifts. When she realizes that no one is upset in the least, Ruby vows to express her love throughout the year and make good on her promise. Engaging watercolors depict Ruby on her quest, and though the sugary rhymed text is at times a bit cloying, Ruby herself is a charming heroine. A Valentine's offering as sweet as candy. (Picture book. 3-7) (Kirkus Reviews) --Kirkus Reviews
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Laurie Friedman is the author of over 30 award-winning books for children. Laurie writes the popular Mallory McDonald chapter book series for 7-10 year olds. Published by Darby Creek, a division of Lerner Publishing, the series currently includes 20 titles. Laurie has a new journal format series for older readers coming out entitled, The Mostly Miserable Life of April Sinclair. The first book in the series, Can You Say Catastrophe? will be out Fall 2013. Laurie has also written many rhyming picture books.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By TA Mom
Format:Library Binding
The pink hearts and little girl on the cover attracted my 5 year old daughter to this book at the library. I was expecting an over the top, overly gushy book. However, the ending very pleasantly surprised me. It taught a valuable lesson about overcoming disappointment (as the girl sleeps thru Valentine's Day), about courage (celebrating the day late when she thinks others won't like it) and saying "I love you" all year round instead of reserving it only for Valentine's Day. With appealing artwork and reasonable rhyming, this was a pleasure to read and re-read to my kids. It's probably about a 4.5 but since I haven't found any other Valentine's Day books out there with this much class (usually just about giving Valentine's cards at school), I bumped it to 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Library Binding|Amazon Verified Purchase
My daughter brought this book home from the library and we all just love it! I had to buy it, as it is now a favorite and her 2 younger sisters can enjoy it also. It is extremely cute and entertaining to read. The illistration of the book is absolutely darling. Kudos to the entire book!
Amy
mom to 5 children :)
Amy
mom to 5 children :)
By Diana Mcgarr
Format:Library Binding|Amazon Verified Purchase
My daughter says this was the perfect book for the season! It was age appropriate for precocious soon to be 3 year old.She loved having this read this before bedtime.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very sweet
Got this book for my daughter for Valentine's Day and love the illustrations and message that every day can be a day to share joy and love.
Published 2 months ago by Cynthia R McCabe
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good book for Valentine's Day
This is probably one of the best books we've found that covers the tradition of Valentine's Day. We have several others, but this one seemed to attract the kiddos attention more. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Tim Perkins
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Cute and Fun!
The rhymes in this book are just so cute. A really fun book to read! We enjoyed reading it, several times!
Published 20 months ago by C.N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love, Ruby Valentine
Ruby Valentine loves Valentine's Day--because it's a day when she gets to tell the people of her town how much she loves them. Read more
Published on March 11, 2010 by Whatcha Reading Now?
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun book to read and it teaches and important lesson too
This is one of those cute rhyming books that is just fun to read. It is about Ruby Valentine and her bird. Valentine's Day is their favorite holiday. Read more
Published on April 21, 2009 by M&M
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