Award Winning—Little Ruth Children’s Collection
Halloween Drama Queen
Little Ruth can’t wait to be a princess for Halloween, but “boo!” turns into “boo hoo!” when Ruth can’t get the dress she wants. Get Halloween Drama Queen today to find out how Ruth solves her costume conundrum!
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First Day of School
Little Ruth is excited (and kinda nervous) about starting her new school. But as every kid knows, sometimes school days don’t always go quite as we had hoped. Join Ruth on her first day as she learns her new school and discovers ways to make new friends.
Backpack Mishap
Things go awry when Little Ruth’s little sisters, Abby and Annie, play with Ruth’s favorite book bag without Ruth’s permission. Read along as Ruth discovers this backpack mishap, and she and her sisters learn about giving and getting second chances.
Halloween Drama Queen
Little Ruth is excited when she finds the perfect princess dress for Halloween. But excitement turns to tears when Ruth discovers the dress is more than her costume allowance. Read along to see how Ruth uses creativity and problem-solving to go from dress-drama to dream-dress in this delightful story.
First Day of School Curriculum & Teaching Guide
This teaching guide pairs with First Day of School and offers easy-to-use reading comprehension lessons alongside activities that build confidence and friendship skills. Students explore story elements, strengthen vocabulary, and respond to reflective prompts about bravery, meeting new people, and easing first-day jitters. Rooted in Ruth’s big day, the guide helps children practice strategies for calming worries, trying new things, and forming positive connections in new environments.
Halloween Drama Queen Curriculum & Teaching Guide
This teaching guide accompanies Halloween Drama Queen and includes structured reading comprehension lessons paired with activities focused on creativity, resilience, and flexible thinking. Students work with story elements, vocabulary, and how characters respond throughout the story, while social-emotional prompts invite them to reflect on limits, disappointment, and finding workable solutions. Inspired by Ruth’s costume dilemma, the guide encourages children to adapt to challenges, solve problems with support, and celebrate the joy of resourcefulness.
Backpack Mishap Curriculum & Teaching Guide
This companion guide to Backpack Mishap offers reading comprehension lessons alongside activities that strengthen problem-solving and community-building skills. Students engage with story elements, vocabulary, and the ways characters move through challenges, while reflective prompts help them think about mistakes, forgiveness, and repairing relationships. Through Ruth’s backpack mix-up, children learn how kindness, communication, and second chances can make a big difference in their interactions with peers.
Fall/Winter Coloring And Activity Book
Come join the fun with the Little Ruth Fall/Winter Coloring and Activity Book. You can color Ruth, her family, and friends in costumes, on hayrides, or having fun in the snow, and you can create gingerbread houses, complete mazes, and do other fun activities!
Super Duper Pajama-Rama
COMING SOON! Little Ruth and her friends have a super fun sleepover to decorate their backpacks and get ready for school! Come join the fun as they dance, sing, play, and share friendship charms from their family backgrounds.
Fantastic Sofia's Fun Family BBQ
COMING SOON! Sofia can’t wait for the Flores Family BBQ—her favorite day of the summer! There’s music, laughter, and delicious food sizzling on the grill. When a little mix-up happens, Sofia jumps in to help, discovering that the best part of a barbecue is sharing good food, big smiles, and fun with family and friends.
Ready, Set, Camp
COMING SOON! Carter Liu is a little nervous about his first summer at camp. What if the other kids are bigger, or he gets lost in all the new places? Luckily, his big sister Lily is there to show him the ropes! From nature walks and swimming to painting and playground fun, Carter soon discovers that camp is full of surprises, especially when he finds a shiny blue gem that makes the day even more magical.
Big Swing Blunder
COMING SOON! Chris loves playing baseball with his friends until one big swing sends the ball crashing through a window! At first, Chris decides not to tell anyone. But when the rain pours in and makes an even bigger mess, he realizes he needs help. With help from his uncle and grandfather, Chris learns that a big oops can lead to important lessons about being responsible.
Little Mistake, Big Discovery
COMING SOON! Timmy can’t wait to play with his new superhero toy! He builds the coolest movie set in the basement, complete with a zip line for his hero to swoop in and save the day. But—crash!—Dad’s model plane, the one he built with Grandpa, takes a tumble. Uh-oh! Now Timmy has to tell the truth. With a little courage and a lot of heart, he learns that even big oops moments can bring families closer. Read along as Timmy discovers how strong love can be and that it’s bigger than any mistake.
Little Ruth, her friends, and their families capture life's magical moments when seemingly ordinary events become extraordinary developmental milestones for children. Come join the fun, READ, and LEARN with the children and families of the Little Ruth Children's Collection!
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Dee Write
Dee Write is the author and creator of the Little Ruth children’s book series and products, which include books such as First Day of School and Backpack Mishap. Dee has enjoyed creating stories ever since she was a child. Her first published work, titled If I Were a Crayon, was printed in her elementary school’s journal when she was just a young girl, and Dee's zeal for creative writing never waned. Dee lives in Virginia, near Washington, DC. Dee loves enjoying time with her family and writing about Little Ruth's new adventures.
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