So many books about Max and Ruby boil down to this one same problem: How can these two cute little bunnies get along? How can they play together?
In this title, Ruby wants to have a tea party and get dressed up. But -- predictably or not -- Max doesn't wish to play the same game. He wants to play pirate.
Will the two of them ever find a way to play together?
Surely it's not a spoiler to say that they (and author-and-illustrator Rosemary Wells) find a solution. A happy playtime solution.
FIVE STARS for these safe-feeling, happiness generating books. They bring hope to youngsters who have so many social skills yet to learn.