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Ruby In Her Own Time (Scholastic Bookshelf)

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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!

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"!

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.

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 ...

Ruby is the last of 5 duck eggs to hatch. All of her brothers and sisters do everything when they are expected to, but not Ruby. It is a great book to illustrate to children that just because you can't do something as well or at the same time as your friends, you are not stupid, you won't ever be able to do it. Everyone develops at their own pace, your time will come to show everyone what you can do, it just might not be right now.

Our shy Kindergartner's teacher recommended this book. She loves it and is one of her favorite nighttime picks. It's also a great reminder for us as parents that you can't compare your child's progress with other children. They'll do it 'in her own time.'

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.

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.

This is a great book with a great opening line. Good pictures, good story. Whimsical, you know. Ducks rock.