Ruby's Beauty Shop

Max and Ruby

by Rosemary Wells

Welcome to Ruby's Beauty Shop! "Guess what, Max!" says Max's sister Ruby. "Louise is coming over, and she's bringing her Deluxe Beauty Kit." Ruby and Louise have everything they need to make Max gorgeous, including wigs, makeup, and instant stick-on nails. But when Max decides to play beauty shop his way, everyone is in for a real makeover surprise!

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Family, Storytime

32 pages, Paperback

First published October 14, 2002

About the author

Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.

Rosemary Wells is an American writer and illustrator of children's books. She often uses animal characters to address real human issues. Some of her most well-known characters are Max & Ruby and Timothy from Timothy Goes To School (both were later adapted into Canadian-animated preschool television series, the former’s airing on Nickelodeon (part of the Nick Jr. block) and the latter’s as part of PBS Kids on PBS).

Reviews

[Melissa Posten · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am not a huge Max and Ruby fan, but this one is cute. I enjoy how it treats a little boy's curiosity about makeup as a natural and okay thing rather than ZOMG THE GAYZ R TAKING OVER AND MAX WILL TURN MY SON GAY.

[Lindsay Lodge · Rating 2 out of 5]

I don't like the way Ruby talks to Max. They were role-playing and she was still nagging him, which seems wrong.

[Donna Mork · Rating 4 out of 5]

Three bunnies are playing beauty shop. Shows that beauty shops aren't just for girls. Boys can enjoy them too, and give make-overs.

[Meredith · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ruby, Louise, and Max play beauty shop.

[Christy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Welcome to Ruby?s Beauty Shop! ?Guess what, Max!? says Max?s sister Ruby. ?Louise is coming over, and she?s bringing her Deluxe Beauty Kit.? Ruby and Louise have everything they need to make Max gorgeous, including wigs, makeup, and instant stick-on nails. But when Max decides to play beauty shop his way, everyone is in for a real makeover surprise!

[Shan Rich · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this book at least twice a week, my daughter loved the idea of what they did to Ruby

But Ruby is a bitch lmaoo, she’s like that asshole sister. I remember why I don’t really let her watch the tv show

Cute bedtime story for sure.

[Holly Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is about Ruby and her friend, Louise, starting a beauty shop. Their first customer is Ruby's little brother, Max. When Ruby and Louise aren't looking, Max starts to play with the beauty supplies as well!

This book was very entertaining. I love seeing what kind of mischief Max gets into!

I would use this book to teach my students about being themselves and using their imagination. This would also be a great book to get children interested in reading. If they are interested in this book, then they may be interested in independently reading the other books in this series.

[Carly Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

For Caitlyn's Award

Level: Early

Genre: Picture Book

Topic: Brother and sister relationships

Curricular Use: Independent or Guided Reading

Social: Brother and Sister relationships, having a bossy older older sister, having a little brother who just won't listen

Literary Elements: Dialogue, Imagination, foreshadowing

Strong Connection Between pictures and text

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a hoot. I remember taking my own 3 year-old sister captive for beauty experimentation in the 1950s. Now, I'm the grandma, and as just-desserts, it is I who gets the Completely-New-You Makeover.

[Juliet Lewis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rosemary Wells is a wonderful author, any of her books would be an excellent choice for your permanent children's library. I loved looking at these books again and again when I was a child.

[Cana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mommy says: Cana's younger 4yo brother loves Max & Ruby.

[Kathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

My daughter loves Max. Maybe because she is so much like him. She's got into my make up more times than I can count!

[Morgan · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you ever had a little brother, these books are for you!

[Amy Wheatley Hale · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read to Sam at about 20 months.

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

My son and I have been enjoying the original Max and Ruby books for years. The illustrations are delightful and the stories are hilarious.

[Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fabulous laugh out loud story. My daughter loved it!

[Theresa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ruby's Beauty Shop
Wells, Rosemary
max changes how the game is played

[Michelle Gray · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am going to add this one to my storytime pile. The story was very sweet.

Themes: family, bunnies

[babyhippoface · Rating 3 out of 5]

Max is just gorgeous when Ruby gets finished with him. This a sure-fire giggle-producer.

[Rachel Rouleau · Rating 4 out of 5]

We love the Max & Ruby books! Perfect for two-year-olds.