Ever wished for a fairy godmother to make your kids fall in love with reading?
Guess what! She’s YOU! Consider us your magic wand.
Wish granted!
Say hello to Ivan!
It’s here! Our new Read-Aloud Poster for award-winning The One and Only Ivan is filled with engaging activities and beautiful artwork to color.
We made these for you!
Don’t take our word for it....
My daughter, who never sits still for me to read to her, was begging for another chapter before bed! What an amazing resource! Thank you so much!
– Tara
The kids have so much fun reading the books and doing the activities that they forget they are doing actual school work.
– Heather
Make Learning Meaningful
Take Time
Slow down and spend time together, as a family or one-on-one.
Go Deep
Discover the deeper meaning and artistry in a favorite book.
Make Connections
Make connections between concepts, but more importantly, with each other.
What’s a Read-Aloud Poster?
Ruby’s Read-Aloud Posters are black and white posters with areas to color and be creative as well as dedicated spaces for activities that allow kids to connect with elements of the story as they listen to a favorite read-aloud book.
What’s in a Book Box?
Ruby’s Book Boxes are created by experienced educators who are also parents of young readers. Each box is designed around a high-quality children's book that will be a treasured addition to your home library and includes an activity guide and supplies you need to extend the story experience together.
Parents say...
“The poster is beautifully and thoughtfully designed with plenty of details to help my kids engage with the book.”
– Stephanie, @because.my.mother.read
“Such a fun way to enjoy the characters and the book in an active and creative way.”
– Janey, @darlingreaders
Blog posts
Read-Aloud Poster Spotlight: The One and Only Ivan
February 18, 2025
The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate is a moving story of friendship, beautifully told. The story is narrated by Ivan, a gorilla living in a run-down shopping mall exhibit. When Ruby, a baby elephant, comes to join him, Ivan makes a promise to save her from life in the mall. If you haven't yet experienced this award-winning book, you're in for a treat! As with all our Read-Aloud Posters, the activities on our poster for The One and Only Ivan are a mix of novel and familiar activities created specifically to highlight particular aspects of the book and help readers delve a little deeper into the story. Our Spotlight blog post examines both the novel aspects of the poster reviews activities that might seem familiar to you if you’ve completed other Read-Aloud Posters.
The Borrowers: Resources for Reading
November 11, 2024
The Activity Guide for our Read-Aloud Poster for The Borrowers was so jam-packed that we ran out of room for some of the goodies we wanted to share with you! Here are some of the "extras" that we think will make your experience of reading The Borrowers even more fun.
