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Hark, It's Me, Ruby Lee!

By Lisa Shanahan
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Hark, It's Me, Ruby Lee! is a delightful children's book centred around the spirited Ruby Lee, who dreams of being chosen as the classroom messenger. Eager to prove herself, Ruby encounters various adventures that highlight her imagination, determination, and vibrant personality in her quest for the coveted role. The story beautifully captures the essence of childhood aspirations and the joy of perseverance.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you love stories about spirited and imaginative characters. It beautifully captures the vibrant world of its young protagonist, filled with curiosity, creativity, and the ups and downs of school life. It's a wonderful choice for readers who appreciate tales of friendship and the wonders of childhood.

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Hark, It's Me, Ruby Lee! is a delightful story about Ruby Lee, a little girl with a very big imagination. Every week, Ruby's teacher, Mrs Majestic-Jones, assigns special people to do special jobs in her class. Ruby would do anything to be the messenger, as she's the best in her class at announcing. But will her wild imagination get in the way?

This charming tale comes from CBCA award-winning author Lisa Shanahan and Illustrators Australia award-winner Binny. It is perfect for fans of Charlie and Lola and Olivia.

Hark, It's Me, Ruby Lee! was short-listed for the CBCA Book of the Year: Early Childhood.

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Hark, It's Me, Ruby Lee! by Lisa Shanahan is celebrated for its portrayal of an enthusiastic and imaginative student who captures the readers' hearts. Ruby's experiences highlight the school setting and the challenges her imagination brings, yet her quirks make her an integral part of the class dynamic. The book is praised for its humour, realistic storyline, and the vivid illustrations by Binny, making it a visual and literary delight for preschool and early years children.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780734416568

Publisher: Hachette Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 December 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: Lothian Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Binny

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 3.0mm

Width: 251.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Lisa Shanahan

About the Author

Lisa Shanahan (Author)

Lisa Shanahan is an award-winning writer of picture books and fiction for young people. Some of her well-loved books include GORDON'S GOT A SNOOKIE, illustrated by Wayne Harris, and BEAR AND CHOOK and DADDY'S HAVING A HORSE, illustrated by Emma Quay. Her picture book BEAR AND CHOOK BY THE SEA, illustrated by Emma Quay, won the CBCA Book of the Year for Early Childhood in 2010 and BIG PET DAY, illustrated by Gus Gordon, won the Speech Pathology Book of the Year Award for the 5-8 age group in 2015.

Lisa loves moon-gazing, making up words, mint slices, mock orange blossom, black cockatoos, shouts of unexpected laughter, the weight of a scruffy dog resting on her knee and cups of tea. She lives in Sydney, close to the river of her childhood, with her husband, their three sons and one bouncy spoodle.

Binny (Illustrator)

Binny is an award-winning illustrator and designer whose hand-drawn and playful illustrations can be found widely across the US, UK, Japan and Australia in major children's clothing brands, children's toys, interior design, books, album covers and greeting cards. Binny's illustration career has flowed on from a design background as an agency Art Director and Creative Director and an honours degree in Visual Communications. She is the creator and illustrator of the app SNEAKY SAM. Her authorial debut, ORIGAMI HEART, was published by Hachette in 2016.

To see more of Binny's work, you can follow her on instagram @binnyillustration, on twitter @binnytalib or visit her website at www.binny.com.au

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