Editorial Reviews
A sweet, charming and touching multi-cultural picture book, which celebrates friendship, family and faith in all its forms. The author skillfully blends the two holidays, showing how Ruby’s family decorates the Christmas tree and also lights the menorah for Hanukkah. This book is a wonderful introduction to the key holiday traditions of both the Jewish and Christian faiths, and shows how both holidays can be celebrated together.
5-stars from Reader's Choice
Description
Lucky Ruby: An Interfaith Holiday Book
Mom’s Choice Award: Gold Recipient
“Lucky Ruby” is about a little girl who is being raised interfaith. Her Dad is Jewish and her Mom is Christian. They love to celebrate BOTH Hanukkah and Christmas in their home! When Ruby decides to invite her classmate Violet over for her family holiday party, Violet thinks it’s weird that they celebrate both faiths.
After Violet gets to see how special the holidays are for Ruby, she begins to realize how lucky Ruby is. A great read for children to understand and learn to respect on how all families celebrate their traditions but that the common thread is family and love! Great read for children ages 3-7.
– Publishing Date: October 29, 2024
– Dimensions: 8×10
– ISBN: 978-1-965388-07-5
– Hardcover & Paperback Bound
– E-Version available
– Publisher: BiblioKid Publishing
– Author: Laura Rittman
– Illustrator: Cennet Kapkac
Additional information
| Page Count | 32 |
|---|---|
| ISBN | Hardcover 978-1-965388-07-5, Paperback 978-1-955767-80-4, E-Version 978-1-955767-82-8 |
| Book Type | Paperback Bound, E-Version available |
Lisa Bechard –
“Lucky Ruby” is a touching and fun story about sharing family holiday traditions with others, and in Ruby’s case she is showing her friend Violet how her family celebrates both Christmas and Hanukkah. Everyone is so welcoming to her as Violet takes part in all the festivities and learns that her friend’s “weird” interfaith celebration is more fun and meaningful that she could have ever imagined.
This book, and its sweet illustrations, lovingly portrays to its young readers the values of sharing, tolerance and friendship with its charming and heartfelt story. It is a wonderful example of a children’s book with a carefully constructed message of inclusion and diversity delivered in a delightful and genuine manner.