This is an endearing 31-page children’s book, brimming with charming illustrations depicting the story of Ruby the Penguin. She really wants to sing in the talent show, but she is feeling anxious about performing in front of the other penguins. Her friend, Pengwee Penguin chats with her, discusses his own experiences, and talks her through her concerns. The author has even created some exciting new words to fit the story like “nexcited, jumbly wumbly, and joggly woggly” , which children will love saying out loud. These fun words add to the enjoyment of the story. They perfectly describe Ruby’s feelings and dancing moves. The themes running through the book are being honest about your feelings and fears, teaching yourself ways to cope better when feeling scared, and allowing others to help and support you. Children will definitely enjoy listening to this positive, sweet story as well as the eye-catching pictures and delightful facial expressions of the main characters. Recommended for children from about three to five or six years old.
Ruby’s Heart Song is a delightful story about a singing penguin who discovers the melody of her heart. Ruby worries that she doesn’t have what it takes to sing in the talent show. When Ruby sings in front of other penguins, her body feels all jumbly wumbly and her heart beats louder than a drum. But after sharing her heart strings with her best friend Pengwee, Ruby’s unbridled heart delivers a show stopping tune. This beautifully illustrated book contains themes of mindfulness, self-awareness and heartfelt inspiration.
Ruby’s Heart Song is the second book in the Pengwee & Ruby picture book series. Each book provides engaging stories involving two adorable and best friend penguins with embedded lessons of mindfulness and social-emotional learning.
A musical rendition of the signature song in Ruby’s Heart Song, also by the same name, can be found worldwide on all music platforms including You Tube, Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music. The song is a collaboration between Debbie Nutley (lyrics) and Wells Hanley (music).
