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Ruby Roars

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Ruby Roars by Margaret Wild and Kerry Argent is a delightful children's book about Ruby, a young tiger who struggles to find her roar. As Ruby explores her jungle home, she encounters various animals and tries to discover her unique sound, learning about herself along the way. It's a charming story that celebrates individuality and self-discovery.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you cherish stories about self-discovery and identity. It wonderfully captures the journey of a young lion cub exploring her roar, making it a perfect fit for young readers interested in themes of growth and finding one's voice.

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When she was a baby, Ruby liked making popping noises with her dummy. "Pop! Pop! Pop!" When she was older, she tried making scary noises instead. "Scrrr! Screekle! Scrunch!" But she couldn't frighten anyone, not a frog, not a fish. "Shivers!" thought Ruby. What was the scariest noise she could make? And she opened her mouth wide to find out...

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When she was a baby, Ruby liked making popping noises with her dummy. Pop! Pop! Pop!

When she was older, she tried making scary noises instead. Scrrr! Screekle! Scrunch!

But she couldn't frighten anyone, not a frog, not a fish. Shivers! thought Ruby. What was the scariest noise she could make? And she opened her mouth wide to find out...

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Ruby Roars by Margaret Wild and Kerry Argent is a lively children's book that may inspire spirited antics akin to those in Where the Wild Things Are. With vibrant illustrations and rhythmic text, it engages young readers through interactive reading experiences, making it a delightful story for shared reading sessions.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781741757521

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2009

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 151g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Margaret Wild is one of Australia's most highly respected and popular children's authors. Margaret has published over thirty picture books, including the acclaimed The Very Best of Friends (1990 CBCA Picture Book of the Year), The Midnight Gang (Honour Book, 1997 CBCA Picture Book), First Day, Rosie and Tortoise, Jenny Angel (2000 CBCA Picture Book of the Year), Fox (2001 CBCA Picture Book of the Year) and Jinx (shortlisted, 2002 CBCA Book of the Year). Kerry Argent's first picture book, One Woolly Wombat, was published while she was still at art school and went on to become an international bestseller. She has worked with many fine writers to produce such favourites as Miss Lily's Fabulous Pink Feather Boa (with Margaret Wild) and Wombat Divine (with Mem Fox).

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