{"product_id":"rubys-big-swim-hardcover","title":"Ruby's Big Swim - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMarya P. Sherron\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Ruby the pink dolphin has always felt a little different.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile her pod swims through the vast, blue sea, Ruby's rosy skin, joyful fin-flapping, and sensitivity to sound often leave her feeling out of place. Sometimes the ocean's noise is just too much, and Ruby dreams of finding a place where she truly belongs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e One day, with courage in her heart, Ruby sets off on a brave swim across colorful reefs and swirling tides. Along the way, she meets many sea creatures-but none quite like her. Just as her hope begins to fade, Ruby discovers a pod where kindness, friendship, and understanding flow as freely as the waves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Ruby's Big Swim is a tender, uplifting story about being different-and being deeply loved. Through lyrical storytelling and gentle ocean imagery, this book helps children explore themes of self-acceptance, friendship, and the bravery it takes to show up as yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Ruby's journey offers a full picture of difference: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHer pink skin represents visible, physical differences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHer flapping fins reflect neuro-physical expressions of joy often seen in neurodivergent children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHer sensitivity to sound highlights sensory processing differences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd her longing for connection speaks to the isolation many children feel-and their deep need for community.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether your child sees themselves in Ruby, or learns to better understand and embrace someone like her, this story is a celebration of empathy, inclusion, and the beauty of every unique swimmer in the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Perfect for children ages 3-8 who love ocean adventures, friendship stories, and gentle tales that reflect the diverse ways we move through the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for bedtime reading, classroom conversations, and social-emotional learning moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25 x 8.5 x 11 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 12, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51453413163231,"sku":"9781961605893","price":28.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/M6jjIrSl-R9781961605893.webp?v=1790304828","url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/products\/rubys-big-swim-hardcover","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}