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Ruby and the Rubbish Bin
A Story for Children with Low Self-Esteem
Series: Helping Children with Feelings
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See moreRuby hates herself so much that she often feels like a piece of rubbish than a little girl. Sometimes Ruby feels so miserable that she wants to sleep and never wake up again. Then one day, Ruby meets Dot, When Ruby feels Dot's kindness and understanding, something warm happens in her tummy, Dot helps Ruby to move from self-hate to self-respect.
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Ruby and the Rubbish Bin tells the poignant story of Ruby, a little girl who despises herself so much that she feels more like a piece of rubbish than a child. At school, she is bullied by other children. Her misery often makes her want to sleep endlessly, never to wake again.
Everything changes when Ruby meets Dot, the lunchtime lady. With Dot's kindness and understanding, Ruby begins to feel something warm in her tummy. Over time, Dot helps Ruby transform from self-hate to self-respect. Dot's smile makes Ruby feel like a princess.
After experiencing a very important dream and receiving support from Dot, Ruby decides she has had enough. She finds her voice and her anger, stands up to the bullies, and begins making new friends. For the first time in her life, she experiences what it feels like to be happy.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780863884627
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 October 2003
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Speechmark Publishing Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Nicky Armstrong
Audience: Primary and secondary education, Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 200.0mm
Height: 297.0mm
Weight: 112g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Margot Sunderland, Nicky Hancock, Nicky Armstrong
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