Patch and Ruby
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$19.99
$19.99
per item
Patch the pony is lonely. He has fun with his young owner, Sam, and the other farm animals are friendly, but sometimes it feels as if he still doesn’t quite fit in. Then one day Sam has an idea and something happens that changes Patch’s life forever!
Patch and Ruby is a wonderful, often very funny tale about friendship and finding out where you belong.
Specifications:
Children's picture book (ages 3–8)
Hardcover
32 pages
ISBN 978 1 925335 22 4
Available online and from all good bookstores.
Patch and Ruby is a wonderful, often very funny tale about friendship and finding out where you belong.
Specifications:
Children's picture book (ages 3–8)
Hardcover
32 pages
ISBN 978 1 925335 22 4
Available online and from all good bookstores.
Please note that purchases cannot be made direct from my website at this time.
Reviews for Patch and Ruby
Kids' Book Review — '… a heartfelt metaphor about everyone's yearning for a soulmate and the inevitable obstacles along the way.'
Buzz Words Magazine — 'A beautifully crafted story, Patch and Ruby touches on the universal themes of friendship and needing to belong … This book is simply a "must read" for everyone!'
The Sunday Telegraph (1 January 2017) — '… a celebration of friendship and, in particular, finding a friend who fits just right. With its loveable farmyard animals and positive message, it will appeal to children from ages 3 to 6.'
The Mummy Project — '… a heartwarming kids book which explores the concept of loneliness and friendship … ideal to use as a starting point to discuss with kids what friendship means and the different types of friends.'
Boomerang Books — 'sweet and impossibly alluring …'
The Reader -- 'The characters are soft and friendly, and there are wonderful funny moments to look out for in the scenes (chooks with curlers and mice drinking tea — love it!)
Momma's Bacon — '… a wonderful book for children because it gently talks about not fitting in with other groups and that you can sometimes feel lonely even in a crowd. It's important to have a good friend that you feel comfortable with and the book realistically reflects how important it is to bond with a friend. Love.'
Children's Book Council of Australia Reading Time — 'The theme of not fitting in and finding a friend who "gets you" will resonate with young readers.'
Aussie Reviews — 'a cute picture book story about friendship, difference and belonging … which youngsters, especially those with a passion for horses, will love.'
School Days Magazine — 'A story to warm the hearts of young children …'
NC Teacher Stuff — 'With a gently sweet story and engaging illustrations, you and your readers will want to make friends with Patch and Ruby.'
KidsBooksNZ — 'A sweet story about caring for animals and making sure they're not lonely … Your children will enjoy this gentle story.'
Kids' Book Review — '… a heartfelt metaphor about everyone's yearning for a soulmate and the inevitable obstacles along the way.'
Buzz Words Magazine — 'A beautifully crafted story, Patch and Ruby touches on the universal themes of friendship and needing to belong … This book is simply a "must read" for everyone!'
The Sunday Telegraph (1 January 2017) — '… a celebration of friendship and, in particular, finding a friend who fits just right. With its loveable farmyard animals and positive message, it will appeal to children from ages 3 to 6.'
The Mummy Project — '… a heartwarming kids book which explores the concept of loneliness and friendship … ideal to use as a starting point to discuss with kids what friendship means and the different types of friends.'
Boomerang Books — 'sweet and impossibly alluring …'
The Reader -- 'The characters are soft and friendly, and there are wonderful funny moments to look out for in the scenes (chooks with curlers and mice drinking tea — love it!)
Momma's Bacon — '… a wonderful book for children because it gently talks about not fitting in with other groups and that you can sometimes feel lonely even in a crowd. It's important to have a good friend that you feel comfortable with and the book realistically reflects how important it is to bond with a friend. Love.'
Children's Book Council of Australia Reading Time — 'The theme of not fitting in and finding a friend who "gets you" will resonate with young readers.'
Aussie Reviews — 'a cute picture book story about friendship, difference and belonging … which youngsters, especially those with a passion for horses, will love.'
School Days Magazine — 'A story to warm the hearts of young children …'
NC Teacher Stuff — 'With a gently sweet story and engaging illustrations, you and your readers will want to make friends with Patch and Ruby.'
KidsBooksNZ — 'A sweet story about caring for animals and making sure they're not lonely … Your children will enjoy this gentle story.'