Books Like Ruby Lu, Empress of Everything
Families who loved Ruby Lu, Empress of Everything by Lenore Look 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 Ruby Lu, Empress of Everything by Lenore Look 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 struggling with the arrival of houseguests, a new sibling, or a cousin who seems to be taking over their territory. Ruby Lu is the self-proclaimed Empress of Everything, but her world is upended when her cousin, Flying Duck, moves from China into Ruby's home. This humorous chapter book captures the authentic friction of sharing a bedroom and the complex feelings of jealousy that arise when attention is divided. It is a wonderful tool for navigating family transitions and cultural adjustments. Appropriate for children ages 6 to 10, it offers a realistic yet lighthearted look at empathy, the challenges of communication, and the realization that a family's love can expand to include new members without diminishing what was already there.
