A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year * "The Little Red Hen gets an appealing girl-power update...Young makers of all genders will be inspired." --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review Ruby's mind is always full of ideas. One day, she finds some old boards and decides to build something. She invites her brothers to help, but they just laugh and tell her she doesn't know how to build. "Then I'll learn," she says. And she does! When she creates a dazzling fort that they all want to play in, it is Ruby who has the last laugh. With sprightly text and winsome pictures, this modern spin on the timeless favorite The Little Red Hen celebrates the pluck and ingenuity of young creators everywhere!

The Little Red Fort (Little Ruby’s Big Ideas)

Children's Books

Maier, Brenda

Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths

Scholastic Press

A spunky, feminist adaptation of the timeless favorite, The Little Red Hen, sure to appeal to fans of Rosie Revere, Engineer. Ruby's mind is always full of ideas. One day, she finds some old boards and decides to build something. She invites her brothers to help, but they just laugh and tell her she doesn't know how to build. "Then I'll learn," she says. And she does! This Spanish book with sprightly text and winsome pictures is a modern spin on a timeless favorite that celebrates the pluck and ingenuity of young creators everywhere! Ruby tiene muchas ideas. Un día encuentra unas tablas y decide construir algo. Pide ayuda a sus hermanos, pero ellos se ríen de ella. Al final, es ella la que sale riendo. Este libro en español, con un texto alegre y adorables ilustraciones, es una versión moderna de un cuento clásico que celebra el ingenio de los jóvenes creadores en todo el mundo.

El fuertecito rojo (The Little Red Fort) (Spanish Edition)

Arts, Music & Photography

Scholastic, en español

Product Description \nThe can-do heroine from the acclaimed The Little Red Fort returns in this fresh, feminist spin on The Three Billy Goats Gruff."Readers will happily discover that trip-trapping to friendship and cooperation is indeed a pie-worthy prize." -- Kirkus ReviewsRuby's mind is always full of ideas.One day, she spies some blueberries across the creek and invites her brothers to pick some. Unfortunately, the bridge is blocked by scary Santiago. "I'm the boss, and you can't cross... unless you give me a snack," he demands.One by one, the brothers scamper across, promising Santiago that the next sibling has a better snack. When at last it's Ruby's turn, she refuses to be bullied and creates her own way to cross the creek.This modern spin on a classic tale weaves folklore, feminism, STEM, and a Latinx cast into a delightful read-aloud that celebrates creativity and building bridges of friendship and community.\nFrom School Library Journal 
K-Gr 3-This reimagining of the Norwegian story of the three billy goats gruff replaces animals with four children who want to cross a log over a river to get to where the blueberries grow. Even though it is Ruby's idea, her three older brothers run off without her. On the bridge, they encounter Santiago, a disheveled bully of a boy who wants a snack in exchange for letting them cross the river. The mischievous brothers tell Santiago that their sister has the best snacks and scamper across the log. By the time Ruby arrives, she decides to build her own bridge. Santiago gets mad and falls into the water. He then helps Ruby build the bridge and together they cross to eat blueberries together, even though nothing was stopping him from eating them before. No context is given as to why an apparently homeless, hungry boy is in the role of the evil toll-taking troll; we only know he is alone on a log, and craving a snack. The book's final statement is that with Ruby's bridge, still guarded by Santiago, now everyone can cross the creek. It's an ineffective message, given that Ruby's brothers had no problem. Sánchez's illustrations are dynamic and colorful; she shows Ruby and her brothers each as a different shade of brown, while Santiago is more pale and pink-cheeked. The characters' poses and facial expressions are charming. Back matter shows different types of bridges and features an author's note about the history of the original story. VERDICT There are many other versions of this folktale in print, making this an unnecessary purchase; however, fans of the author's previous outing, The Little Red Fort, may want to take a look.-Chance Lee Joyner, Haverhill P.L., MAα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. 
 Review \nPraise for The Little Blue Bridge:\n"Following The Little Red Fort (2018), Maier and Sánchez are back with another bicultural take on a favorite folktale: “The Three Billy Goats Gruff.” The feisty Latina protagonist, red boots and all, is still being sidetracked by her older brothers, but... neither Ruby’s size nor gender is an obstacle to success... A fun read-aloud." -- Kirkus Reviews\n"Sánchez’s colorful, mixed-media illustrations often use loose scribbles that cast an appropriately childlike energy over the story. Many positive qualities are demonstrated here, including problem solving, tenacity, self-confidence, and helpfulness, making this a worthwhile refresh of a classic with a slight Latinx twist." --Booklist\nPraise for The Little Red Fort:\nA Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year\nA Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year\nOne Book Colorado 2020 Winner\n* "The Little Red Hen gets an appealing girl-power update... Young makers of all genders will be inspired." -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review\n"Maier judiciously adapts one of the best nursery stories, keeps it simple, and makes it her own. The upbeat

The Little Blue Bridge (Little Ruby’s Big Ideas)

<div> The plucky star of The Little Red Fort and The Little Blue Bridge once again demonstrates the magic of making in this clever twist on a classic, The Three Little Pigs. Perfect for fans of Rosie Revere, Engineer and the rest of the Questioneers series! Ruby's mind is always full of ideas. One day, she invites her brothers to help plan a stupendous creation. But the boys just race to begin. "Planning isn't for me," said Oscar Lee. "I'm ready to go," said Rodrigo. "I don't have all day," said Jos. As Ruby works and re-works her design, the wind huffs and puffs, until her brothers' hasty efforts topple to the ground. They may be defeated but Ruby is inspired to use the wind to create something fun and lasting for all to enjoy! Brimming with themes of ingenuity, feminism, patience, and perseverance, this STEM-friendly story featuring a loveable Latine family fosters social emotional learning as it celebrates creativity, collaboration, and cooperation. </div>

The Little Green Swing (Little Ruby's Big Ideas)

The can-do heroine from the acclaimed The Little Red Fort returns in this fresh, feminist spin on The Three Billy Goats Gruff.\nLa cabeza de Ruby siempre está llena de ideas.\nUn día ve unos arándanos del otro lado del riachuelo e invita a sus hermanos a recoger algunos. Desafortunadamente, el temible Santiago bloquea el puente.\nUno a uno, los hermanos cruzan el puente corriendo tras jurarle a Santiago que el hermano siguiente tiene una mejor merienda. Cuando finalmente llega el turno de Ruby, ella se niega a dejarse intimidar y crea su propia vía para cruzar el riachuelo.\nRuby's mind is always full of ideas.\nOne day, she spies some blueberries across the creek and invites her brothers to pick some. Unfortunately, the bridge is blocked by scary Santiago.\nOne by one, the brothers scamper across, promising Santiago that the next sibling has a better snack. When at last it's Ruby's turn, she refuses to be bullied and creates her own way to cross the creek.

El puentecito azul (The Little Blue Bridge) (Spanish Edition)

Mama, Papa, and their little family can’t wait for their newest chicks to arrive. But one little chick just doesn’t want to break out of its shell in this sweet spin on the classic tale of Sleeping Beauty. Peep peep! Mama and Papa can’t wait for their new little chicks to arrive. With a quiver, A shiver, A crackle, and a peep! Two of the chicks hatch! But the third egg? It’s in no hurry to get cracking. With the help of his siblings and his mama’s love, will this little chick find its way out into his big, new world?

Peeping Beauty

Animals

Aladdin

2024 Best Graphic Novels for Children Reading List - Easy Readers 
In the tradition of Narwhal and Jelly, here is a playful and humorous graphic novel series about two besties who could not be more different from each other. 
Penguin and Panda should not be friends. The very idea is absurd. Penguin likes to build things and Panda likes to nap. Panda munches bamboo and Penguin gobbles cheese puffs and jam-banana sandwiches. Penguin never powers down and Panda has a hard time powering up. There is no way their friendship would ever work. Except somehow, it does. 
Penguin and Panda demonstrate kindness, understanding, and support for each other, showcasing the positive aspects of companionship. The books are infused with humor, often through Penguin’s whimsical outlook on life and Panda's more pragmatic responses. 
Each book is composed form multiple short stories and STEM-related fun facts. The graphic novel format makes the series accessible to a wide range of readers, including those who may be transitioning from picture books to chapter books.

The Adventures of Penguin and Panda: Surprise!: Graphic Novel (1) (Volume 1)

Marble Press

In the tradition of Narwhal and Jelly, here is a playful and humorous graphic novel series about two besties who could not be more different from each other. We know what you're thinking: Penguin and Panda should not be friends! The very idea is absurd! Penguin feels all the feels able to be felt, while Panda is low-key cool. Penguin loves surprises and being scared while Panda prefers a good nap. Penguin always follows directions; Panda plays things by ear. Yet these two yin and yang besties love experiencing the world through each other's eyes with abundant humor and a generosity of spirit. The stories often convey positive messages about imagination, creativity, friendship, acceptance, and the value of being true to oneself. Each book contains four short stories, and some STEM-related fun facts. This format allows young readers to easily digest the content and provides natural stopping points for reading sessions. Fanni Mezes' charming illustrations, filled with expressive characters immediately draw the readers to dive into Penguin and Panda's playful world. The language used in the series is accessible and appropriate for early readers, making it a great choice for children who are developing their reading skills.

The Adventures of Penguin and Panda: Fun and Games!: Graphic Novel (2) (Volume 1)

Four all-new stories – each with a winter or holiday slant and featuring the comically sweet yin-and-yang besties, Penguin and Panda. .\nWhether earning money for the perfect Christmas tree; shopping for a cozy new holiday sweater; sledding down a terrifyingly snowy hill; or trying to squeeze in everything on Penguin’s over-the-top Christmas list, these two yin and yang besties meet every challenge with an abundance of humor and generosity of spirit. Full of clever dialogue, giggle-inducing artwork, and even a few fun facts. .\nFor fans of Narwhal & Jelly; Beak & Ally; and Pizza & Taco..\nThe language used in the series is accessible and appropriate for early readers, making it a great choice for children who are developing their reading skills.

The Adventures of Penguin and Panda: Winterfest: Graphic Novel (3) (Volume 1)

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The Little Red Fort (Little Ruby’s Big Ideas)

El fuertecito rojo (The Little Red Fort) (Spanish Edition)

The Little Blue Bridge (Little Ruby’s Big Ideas)

The Little Green Swing (Little Ruby's Big Ideas)

El puentecito azul (The Little Blue Bridge) (Spanish Edition)

Peeping Beauty

The Adventures of Penguin and Panda: Surprise!: Graphic Novel (1) (Volume 1)

The Adventures of Penguin and Panda: Fun and Games!: Graphic Novel (2) (Volume 1)

The Adventures of Penguin and Panda: Winterfest: Graphic Novel (3) (Volume 1)

The Adventures of Penguin and Panda: Fun and Games!: Graphic Novel (2) (Volume 1)