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Ruby's Big Swim
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781961605893
Publisher: KI Productions
Published: May 12 2025
Pages: 34
Weight: 0.90
Height: 0.25 Width: 11.00 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Ruby the pink dolphin has always felt a little different.
While her pod swims through the vast, blue sea, Ruby's rosy skin, joyful fin-flapping, and sensitivity to sound often leave her feeling out of place. Sometimes the ocean's noise is just too much, and Ruby dreams of finding a place where she truly belongs.
One day, with courage in her heart, Ruby sets off on a brave swim across colorful reefs and swirling tides. Along the way, she meets many sea creatures-but none quite like her. Just as her hope begins to fade, Ruby discovers a pod where kindness, friendship, and understanding flow as freely as the waves.
Ruby's Big Swim is a tender, uplifting story about being different-and being deeply loved. Through lyrical storytelling and gentle ocean imagery, this book helps children explore themes of self-acceptance, friendship, and the bravery it takes to show up as yourself.
Ruby's journey offers a full picture of difference:
- Her pink skin represents visible, physical differences.
- Her flapping fins reflect neuro-physical expressions of joy often seen in neurodivergent children.
- Her sensitivity to sound highlights sensory processing differences.
- And her longing for connection speaks to the isolation many children feel-and their deep need for community.
Whether your child sees themselves in Ruby, or learns to better understand and embrace someone like her, this story is a celebration of empathy, inclusion, and the beauty of every unique swimmer in the sea.
Perfect for children ages 3-8 who love ocean adventures, friendship stories, and gentle tales that reflect the diverse ways we move through the world.
Ideal for bedtime reading, classroom conversations, and social-emotional learning moments.
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