LOVE, RUBY VALENTINE

Ruby is known for her love of the phrases " I love you" and " be mine." Imagine Ruby's dismay when she finds that, after days of preparation, she has slept through that special February day. Ingenuity reigns, and Ruby creatively handles the situation, bringing satisfaction to herself and delightful treats to her friends. Danielle Friedman narrates deliberately, with careful enunciation and slow pacing. She emphasizes the repetitiveness of the Valentine countdown so listeners can visualize the frosted cake and the curled ribbons and also enjoy the fanciful rhymes. Listeners might be inspired to emulate Ruby and share compliments and appreciative tokens more often. A.R. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine [Published: JUN/ JUL 07]