Hark, It's Me, Ruby Lee!

by Lisa Shanahan, Binny Talib (Illustrator)

The story of an irrepressible little girl and her very big imagination, from two award-winning creators of Australian picture books - Lisa Shanahan and Binny
Ruby Lee is a little girl with a very big imagination. Every week Ruby's teacher, Mrs Majestic-Jones, asks special people to do special jobs in her class. Ruby would do anything to be the messenger, as she's the best in her class at announcing. But will her wild imagination get in the way?
A delightful story about an adorable and irrepressible heroine from CBCA award-winning author Lisa Shanahan and Illustrators Australia award-winner Binny. Perfect for fans of CHARLIE AND LOLA and OLIVIA.
Short-listed for the CBCA Book of the Year: Early Childhood.
Illustrations on endpapers.
For primary school age.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

29 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 2017

About the author

Lisa Shanahan is a writer of picture books and fiction for young people who lives in Sydney, Australia.

Reviews

[Julie · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's true, schools require you to be a certain way, and children gradually discover this for themselves. My own daughter was admired by teachers in the younger grades for her outgoing nature, but was eventually told to quiet down in the more senior grades. So this is a good book to encourage children to find their own place in the world; one that suits them just the way they are. And that you will fit in when given the right role and motivation. A fun book with bright and cheerful illustrations.

[Brona's Books · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lots of lovely alliteration as Ruby Lee learns to channel her special talents into appropriate areas!
Shanahan has created a comedy of errors as brave, energetic Ruby Lee tries to be a school helper. Things don't quite turn out as she had hoped though as she allows her very active imagination to run away with her.

Binny's illustrations are colourful, busy and exuberant. They capture Ruby Lee's character perfectly.

[Jennie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ruby Lee want to be a messenger monitor at school and when she finally gets the chance her vivid imagination leads her and best friend George Papadopoulos astray. But her work as a litter monitor pays off and Ruby Lee gets the responsibility she craves. Vibrant and busy illustrations and exotic and made up language make this a fun read aloud.
Shortlisted for the 2018 CBCA Book of the Year: Early Childhood

[Alyse · Rating 3 out of 5]

A cute story about celebrating your own unique qualities, and holding true to them. Could perhaps have been told with fewer words, but overall, a lovely read, with a few illustrations devoted to Ruby Lee's enthusiastic imagination.

[Ben Weatherhead · Rating 5 out of 5]

A delightful tale about an early-primary aged girl with ADHD (inattentative subtype) discovering her strengths, and demonstrating resilience despite her rigid and dismissive teacher. A story of friendship, fun, and daring to daydream.

[Dianne Wolfer]

Hurrah for school monitors !

[Shivakukatla · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice story and good Illustrations 👌🏻👏🏻👍🏻😊

[Lara Bate · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a book about a girl named Ruby Lee who was chosen to be the messenger for her class. She wasn't able to deliver the messages and was assigned a different job.