More fun, more connection, less stress.
Ever wished for a fairy godmother to make your kids fall in love with reading?
Guess what! It’s YOU! Consider us your magic wand.
Our favorite way to learn about history? Historical fiction, of course!
Your entire family will be captivated by Number the Stars, a suspenseful story inspired by true events in World War 2-era Denmark. Our Read-Aloud Poster incorporates an interactive map, timeline, character portraits, and other activities to help you make the most of this read-aloud.
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
Slow down and spend time together, as a family or one-on-one.
Discover the deeper meaning and artistry in a favorite book.
Make connections between concepts, but more importantly, with each other.
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.
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.
“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
September 21, 2023
What’s your favorite genre to read? For me, especially as an adult, it’s historical fiction. However, while I also love a good historical fiction read-aloud, I recognize that my kids relate to this genre better when I take a few steps to help them bridge the distance between their own experience and the time and place of the book. Some of these are techniques we’ve incorporated on our Read-Aloud Posters and can easily be adapted for non-poster books, while others are off-poster activities that I find to be particularly helpful with historical fiction books.
May 19, 2023
We’ve assembled a few resources that we think you’ll want to have close at hand as you read Number the Stars and complete your Read-Aloud Poster.
