Ruby Rose, Big Bravos

Reviewed by: Connie Smith - Breakwater School, Portland, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: November 3, 2017

Review

"Ruby Rose, Big Bravos," is a wonderful book for exemplifying the importance of patience and persistence. The star of the story is a determined little girl protagonist with a very supportive teddy bear.

One day, Ruby Rose and/or her teddy bear, Bearishnikov, decide to have a dance recital. (Whose idea it really was is questionable.) Ruby's Dad is not thrilled with the idea and does not want the house messed up. Despite this, Ruby forges on and is able to surmount most of the obstacles that come her way until just before the performance when it begins to pour rain. Nobody but Dad shows up for the show. Ruby is devastated and she and Bearishnikov return to her room. Suddenly, their is a knock on her door. Dad appears and says "showtime!" After consulting with Bearishnikov, they decide that they can't let down their fans (even if it's only one) down and that the show must go on. Suddenly, Ruby hears a loud "clap, clap," which she believes is thunder. When Ruby returns to the stage, she discovers that a little rain did not deter her fans from coming to her recital after all.

Bright, colorful cartoon like illustrations fill the pages of this story. A great little read to demonstrate that one doesn't have to let a little rain ruin their parade.

Overall Book Score: good