About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is going through a 'mine!' phase or struggling to share with siblings and peers. It is especially helpful for the child who takes pride in following 'rules' but has not yet learned that kindness and flexibility are more important than rigid possession. Through the hilarious antics of Ruby the dragon, this story highlights how hoarding things for ourselves leads to loneliness, while sharing creates a community worth being a part of. Ruby is a rule-following dragon who thinks she is doing a great job by stealing and refusing to share. However, when the forest animals stop playing with her, she realizes her 'Dragon Rule Book' is actually keeping her away from the fun. This fairytale-inspired story uses humor and vibrant illustrations to teach preschoolers and early elementary children that life is much richer when we invite others to join us. It is a gentle, non-preachy way to open a conversation about social dynamics and the joy of collaboration.
