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    Razzle-Dazzle Ruby | Book Spotlight

    Bianca SchulzeBy Bianca Schulze2 Mins Read Ages 4-8 Interactive
    Picture Book by Masha D'yans
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    Published: October 17, 2011

    Picture Book by Masha D${2}yansMasha D’yans’ fantastical debut book Razzle-Dazzle Ruby.

    The charmingly artistic illustrations are moving—literally. Every page of this novelty picture book offers a playful and enticing wintery wonderland for young readers to lose themselves in.

    Reading level: Ages 4-8

    Hardcover: 20 pages

    Book overview: Ruby can make the ordinary extraordinary! Come skate on a shimmering pond, roll a giant snowball, sled down a snowy hill, and create soaring snow angels with her as she becomes a snow queen and transforms a typical winter day into a gleaming-beaming fairy tale. Combining glorious watercolors, elegant paper engineering, and whimsical storytelling, this joyful novelty picture book is sure to enchant children and adults.

    Picture Book Art
    Illustration © 2011 by Masha Dyans

    About the author: Masha D’yans is an award-winning artist. Her line of greeting cards, clothing, and home décor, featuring her alluring artwork, are sold at Target, Macy’s, Urban Outfitters, Nordstrom, as well as other major retailers and smaller specialty shops. Originally from St. Petersburg, Russia, and classically trained at the St. Petersburg Academy of Art Lyceum and subsequently at Cooper Union in New York City, she now lives and works in Manhattan. Razzle-Dazzle Ruby is her first book. Vist her at www.masha.com .

    Picture Book
    Illustration © 2011 by Masha Dyans

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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

    12 Comments

    1. Kerri on October 20, 2011 12:17 pm

      My little one would love this book!

      Thanks for hosting the giveaway!

      Kerri

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    2. Marcia Berbeza on October 22, 2011 9:31 pm

      What a joyful sounding book! My students would love to read it.

      Reply
    3. Sandra Hammond on October 25, 2011 7:56 am

      The pictures are adorable!

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    4. Theresa N on November 2, 2011 5:57 am

      I’ve read a lot of good reviews about this book.

      Reply
    5. Tara C on November 2, 2011 8:55 am

      This book looks completely adorable,
      thanks for the chance

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    6. Jeana on November 2, 2011 11:10 pm

      I would love to read and share Ruby’s adventures with the little ones in my life.

      Reply
    7. Lee Ann on November 10, 2011 11:36 am

      I just LOVE the illustrations! And the story line seems just as wonderful. 🙂

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    8. Sheyla on November 10, 2011 12:48 pm

      This book with will fit nicely in our library, the pictures are amazing.

      Reply
    9. Dianna at www.savingsinseconds.com on November 10, 2011 6:15 pm

      Thanks for the giveaway!

      Reply
    10. Bianca Schulze on November 15, 2011 10:20 am

      A razzle-dazzle-sparkly congratulations to Melissa Allen and Kerri Armstrong! You each have a copy of the book coming your way. Enjoy!

      Reply
    11. Kerri on November 23, 2011 1:41 pm

      Thank you! I received by copy of Razzle Dazzle Ruby! My daughter loves it and I highly recommend this book! The illustrations are beautiful!

      Kerri

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      • Bianca on November 23, 2011 6:54 pm

        So glad you received your copy and took the time to tell us how much you like it. It truly is an adorable book!

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