The co-op bookstore for avid readers
Book Cover for: Ruby and Lonely, Patrice Karst

Ruby and Lonely

Patrice Karst

From the bestselling author of The Invisible String comes a timely and powerful story that teaches the secret to finding your own inner best friend forever!

Ruby's got a problem. At school and at home, everyone is so busy all the time, and no one seems to notice her at all. Ruby finds herself feeling kind of...lonely. But one day, while walking home alone after school, she decides to look at her problem from a new angle. She even gives it a name--Lonely--a seemingly small but significant decision that transforms her entire life in the most surprising and extraordinary way. Join Ruby as she discovers her inner best friend in this relatable and heartwarming story. A note from the author and discussion questions are included.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Two Lions
  • Publish Date: Sep 12nd, 2023
  • Pages: 32
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 11.18in - 8.66in - 0.39in - 1.05lb
  • EAN: 9781662508042
  • Recommended age: 05-08
  • Categories: • Social Themes - Emotions & Feelings• Social Themes - Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance• Social Themes - Values & Virtues

More books to explore

Book Cover for: Just Because, Matthew McConaughey
Book Cover for: Be You!, Peter H. Reynolds
Book Cover for: Courage, Bernard Waber
Book Cover for: Say Something!, Peter H. Reynolds
Book Cover for: Brave Every Day, Trudy Ludwig
Book Cover for: Only: The Bird Who Liked Being Alone, Airlie Anderson
Book Cover for: Each Kindness, Jacqueline Woodson
Book Cover for: Happy Right Now, Julie Berry
Book Cover for: Where Is Bina Bear?, Mike Curato
Book Cover for: When Sophie Thinks She Can't..., Molly Bang

About the Author

Harren, Kayla: -

About the Illustrator

Kayla Harren is an award-winning illustrator of children's books, including A Boy Like You, written by Frank Murphy, and The Boy Who Grew a Forest, written by Sophia Gholz, among other titles. She recently illustrated Thursday, by Ann Bonwill, which Midwest Book Review called "an impressively presented picture book of healing and hope for young children." Her work has been featured in the Society of Illustrators, American Illustration, Communication Arts, and 3x3 Magazine, and she won the Highlights for Children Pewter Plate Award. She lives in Minnesota. Learn more at www.kaylaharren.com.

Karst, Patrice: -

About the Author

Patrice Karst is the bestselling author of The Invisible String, which has sold more than a million copies and been translated into fifteen languages, and its companion titles, The Invisible Leash, The Invisible Web, You Are Never Alone: An Invisible String Lullaby, and most recently, The Invisible String Backpack. She is also the coauthor of The Invisible String Workbook with Dr. Dana Wyss. She also wrote The Smile that Went Around the World, illustrated by Jana Christy. Born in London, England, she now lives in Santa Barbara, California. Learn more at www.patricekarst.com.

About the Illustrator

More books by Patrice Karst

Book Cover for: The Invisible String, Patrice Karst
Book Cover for: The Invisible String Workbook: Creative Activities to Comfort, Calm, and Connect, Patrice Karst
Book Cover for: The Invisible Leash: An Invisible String Story about the Loss of a Pet, Patrice Karst
Book Cover for: How Jackson Found His Joy Again, Patrice Karst
Book Cover for: El Hilo Invisible, Patrice Karst
Book Cover for: The Invisible String Backpack, Patrice Karst
Book Cover for: The Invisible Web: An Invisible String Story Celebrating Love and Universal Connection, Patrice Karst
Book Cover for: You Are Never Alone: An Invisible String Lullaby, Patrice Karst
Book Cover for: The Smile That Went Around the World, Patrice Karst
Book Cover for: The Invisible String Family Celebration: A Reimagining of the Invisible String, Patrice Karst
Book Cover for: La Correa Invisible, Patrice Karst
Book Cover for: El Hilo Invisible. Libro de Trabajo: Actividades Creativas Para Consolar, Calmar Y Conectar (Con Más de 50 Actividades Y Tarjetas de Reflexión), Calma, Joanne Lew-Vriethoff

Praise for this book

"A child learns to embrace her inner strength and transform loneliness into something new...A warm, genuine journey that promotes self-reliance." --Kirkus Reviews

"Accompanied by colorful, richly detailed, and expressive illustrations, this supportive portrayal of feeling lonely encourages kids to find ways to be more connected, not only with others but also with themselves." --Booklist