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Banjo and Ruby Red
Banjo and Ruby Red

Banjo and Ruby Red

By Libby Gleeson, Illustrated by Freya Blackwood

JUVENILE FICTION

Formats: Board Book

Board Book, (CA $15.99) (US $11.99)

Publication Date: December 2018

ISBN 9781760129651

Rights: US & CA

Hardie Grant Children's Publishing (Dec 2018)
Little Hare Books

Available from local and national retailers throughout the US.
 

Overview

A funny and touching story of antagonism and love, now in a board book

Banjo is a hardworking farm dog and Ruby Red is a haughty chicken, and they never see eye to eye. But when Ruby Red falls ill, the tables seem about to turn. Stunning illustrations perfectly capture the endearing personalities of boisterous Banjo and headstrong Ruby Red.

Reviews

"This sweet tale of interspecies friendship is good for storytime and one-on-one reading." —School Library Journal


Pride and Prejudice and The Taming of the Shrew meet at the chicken shed in this funny and touching story of antagonism and love.” —Night Owl Reviews

Author Biography

Libby Gleeson and Freya Blackwood have been nominated for CBCA awards for their past three books. Maudie and Bear won Picture Book of the Year for Younger Readers in 2012, Clancy & Millie and The Very Fine House was nominated for the same award in 2010, and again for Banjo and Ruby Red. Freya Blackwood is also a Kate Greenaway medalist.