Max and Ruby's Show-and-Tell

Reach for this book when your younger child feels a sting of exclusion because they aren't quite old enough for the big kid school experience. It validates the desire to belong while celebrating a child's unique way of participating on their own terms. Ruby is heading to show and tell with a special cake, but she tells her little brother Max he is too young to join. Max, fueled by curiosity and a quiet determination, finds his own way to the classroom to join the fun. This All Aboard Picture Reader uses simple text and rebus icons to help early readers build confidence while exploring themes of sibling dynamics and independence. It is a gentle, humorous choice for preschoolers who are eager to grow up and parents looking to navigate the tricky emotions of being left behind.