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The Little Blue Bridge (Little Ruby's Big Ideas)
- Subject
- Fairy Tales & Folklore - Adaptations
- Age
- 3-5 years
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Publisher
- Scholastic Press
- Size
- 21.8 cm × 29.4 cm
- ISBN
- 9781338538014
"Readers will happily discover that trip-trapping to friendship and cooperation is indeed a pie-worthy prize." -- Kirkus Reviews
Ruby's mind is always full of ideas.
One day, she spies some blueberries across the creek and invites her brothers to pick some. Unfortunately, the bridge is blocked by scary Santiago. "I'm the boss, and you can't cross... unless you give me a snack," he demands.
One by one, the brothers scamper across, promising Santiago that the next sibling has a better snack. When at last it's Ruby's turn, she refuses to be bullied and creates her own way to cross the creek.
This modern spin on a classic tale weaves folklore, feminism, STEM, and a Latinx cast into a delightful read-aloud that celebrates creativity and building bridges of friendship and community.
About the creators
Brenda MaierAuthor
Sonia SánchezIllustrator
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What reviewers said
"Following The Little Red Fort (2018), Maier and Sánchez are back with another bicultural take on a favorite folktale: “The Three Billy Goats Gruff.” The feisty Latina protagonist, red boots and all, is still being sidetracked by her older brothers, but... neither Ruby’s size nor gender is an obstacle to success... A fun read-aloud."
"Sánchez’s colorful, mixed-media illustrations often use loose scribbles that cast an appropriately childlike energy over the story. Many positive qualities are demonstrated here, including problem solving, tenacity, self-confidence, and helpfulness, making this a worthwhile refresh of a classic with a slight Latinx twist."
A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year
A Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year
One Book Colorado 2020 Winner
"The Little Red Hen gets an appealing girl-power update... Young makers of all genders will be inspired."
