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Families who loved Love, Ruby Lavender by Deborah Wiles often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Love, Ruby Lavender by Deborah Wiles often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is grappling with the temporary absence of a loved one or trying to process the complex feelings of grief and guilt that follow a family loss. Set in the quirky, vibrant town of Halleluia, Mississippi, the story follows Ruby Lavender, a spirited girl whose world feels off-balance when her beloved grandmother leaves for a summer in Hawaii. While the plot is filled with eccentric neighbors and mischievous chickens, the heart of the narrative explores Ruby's struggle to find her own footing and forgive herself for a past tragedy involving her grandfather. It is a warm, humorous, and deeply empathetic choice for children aged 8 to 12 who are learning that love remains constant even across great distances and that healing is a communal effort.
