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Illustrated by Rebecca Harry
Previously published in the US as
Ruby, In Her Own Time
MEET RUBY
She is the littlest of five ducklings.
She is the last to eat
and the last to swim.
Father Duck worries that Ruby won't catch up.
But Mother Duck knows that Ruby will flourish
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in her own time.
"A warm family saga expertly told and beautifully illustrated."
Kathryn Ross, THE SCOTSMAN
"A warm-hearted and reassuring story."
Julia Eccleshare, THE GUARDIAN
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UK Print-On-Demand Paperback
ISBN-10: 183811050X
• ISBN-13: 978-1838110505
(Originally published in the UK by Macmillan Children's Books)
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US Hardcover ISBN-10: 0439579155 •ISBN-13: 9780439579155
US Paperback ISBN-10: 0439862787• ISBN-13: 9780439862783
SCHOLASTIC US EDITIONS NOW OUT OF PRINT
but US buyers can order the UK edition using
the Amazon sales link below.
Click here for details of foreign language editions
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* It's ironic then that one of the most popular brands of infant development products goes by the name of "Baby Einstein"!
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Once Upon A Time, Upon a Nest by Jonathan Emmett and Rebecca Harry is a warm, family saga expertly told and beautifully illustrated, with some of the most endearing ducks ever to waddle across the pages of a picture book. Little Ruby is a bit slower at hatching, eating and swimming than her siblings and Father duck is worried about her progress, but Mother knows she will flourish in her own time and, of course, she's right. It's sweet, but not sickly, and the youngest members of the family will love this comforting story.
Kathryn Ross, THE SCOTSMAN
Messages about doing things in your own time are never wasted, particularly for today's over-achieving pre-schoolers (and their parents) ... Soft-focus fluffy-duckling illustrations complement this warm-hearted and reassuring story.
Julia Eccleshare, THE GUARDIAN
The sweet, comforting tone of Emmett's text will be as welcome as a favorite blanket at bedtime ... Harry's pastel illustrations, featuring fuzzy line-edges and warm, inviting tones, capture the brightness of a sunny day at the pond. And her fluffy ducklings are irresistible, sporting downy yellow feathers and wide orange beaks.
Painterly texture expressively applied ensures that every spread in this engaging picture book is full of movement and life and every slight curve of a beak or inclination of a neck convey the emotions of Father and Mother Duck as they worry about Ruby, the last hatched and smallest of their brood ... Harry's debut picture book artwork is an assured and confident interpretation of Emmett's warmly sensitive text.
Rosemary Stones, BOOKS FOR KEEPS
Soft-edged forms and pastels create characters that mirror the lyrical language and calm tone of the story ... Children will love the repetition and simple language. Adults will appreciate the reassuring and timeless message of honoring one's own rhythm in growing up. This message is not new, yet has a freshness and life all its own.
The sweetly warm family dynamics are displayed in boldly stroked, soft-focus pictures rendered in sunny nursery colors - yellow, pink, powder blue, and sunset orange. A winning read, with characters that are very close to huggable.
Stephanie Zvirin, BOOKLIST
A wonderful parable for children who might not be achieving what is expected of them on time, Jonathan Emmett delivers a tale that lets kids know it's all right if it takes a little longer for someone to learn things than it takes others. Rebecca Harry's soft illustrations capture the reader's attention as we watch the baby ducklings mature.
Howard Price, THE TRADES
This charming book celebrates an individual's determination and sense of self. The pacing of the rhythmic text is ideal for family storytimes that include youngsters of varying ages. Harry's soft, pastel paintings are gentle and appealing. They are slightly textured, suggesting the look of feathers, nests, and river reeds ... Astute readers will recognize her parents' strength as they provide the necessary time and space for her to accomplish her goals.
Shawn Brommer, SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
There is a wonderful lesson about growth and development, as all children do not learn at the same time. Wonderful illustrations with soft and breezy colors beautifully capture the engaging duck family. The heart-warming story is sure to appeal to young children and educators will discover a valuable lesson to share.
Laura Hummel, CHILDREN'S LITERATURE
The narrative appears simple and is gently told, yet it shares with all the best stories the fact that it has a real problem and a modern worry at its heart ... A lovely parable of acceptance in these competitive times.
Lucinda Jacob, SCHOOL LIBRARIAN
Soft pastel shades and outlines give a misty quality to the illustrations which have a kind of tactile quality ... The telling of the story and the page layout are such that learner readers might well be able to enjoy reading the story themselves once it has been shared with them. A real winner this: Ruby should certainly find many new friends among early years listeners.
Jill Bennett, WORDPOOL
This has gorgeous illustrations and the story is simple enough for younger children with possibly a message for all us parents in there too. I think this would make a lovely alternative to chocolate this Easter.
A gentle, loving story which would be a great readaloud for preschoolers ... Glowing colours of pink, orange, green and blue are used in a soft style that conveys an impression of warmth and security.
Lorraine Orman, STORY-GO-ROUND
Young readers tag along with little Ruby the duck who shows them that they, too, in their own time will learn how to do the things their brothers, sisters, or peers can do ... [a] simple yet moving story about growing up.

Language |
Title |
Translator |
Publisher |
Hardcover ISBN |
Paperback ISBN |
BUY at Amazon |
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Catalan |
Hi havina una vegada un nui |
Lluïsa Moreno Llort |
Editorial Juventud |
8426134319 |
Hardcover |
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China |
露比,飞起来了 |
卢芳 |
Beijing Yunaliu Classic Culture Ltd |
9787221085771(Part of a three book set of the first three Ruby books) |
Paperback |
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Dutch |
Het kleinste eendje |
Ineke Ris |
C. de Vries-Brouwers |
9053415076 |
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French |
Il était une fois un nid |
Sophie Léger |
Gründ |
2700049756 |
Hardcover |
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German |
Gross werd ich von ganz allein |
Jantina Perkins |
Ravensburger Buchverlag |
3473330604 |
Hardcover |
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Indonesian |
Ruby Bisa Terbang |
Rien Chaerani |
little K |
979365953X |
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Korean |
때가 되면 너도 날수 있단다 |
Jakkajungsin |
8972888419 |
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Spanish (Castilian) |
Erase una vez un nido |
Élodie Bourgois y Teresa Farran |
Editorial Juventud |
8426134300 |
Hardcover |