Customer Reviews:
 endearing and funny May 19, 1999
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Wow, I think Hornbook is a great publication, but their reviewer was way off on this one: "Ruby the Copycat" is a funny, endearing book and the illustrations add immeasurably to its quirky charm! Some reviewers seem to think that kids need the complexity of Dickens in their story plots, but what seems "forced" and "pat" to one reader seems neat and effective to this one. Highest recommendation for this story (and be sure to check out Rathmann's other great titles, "Officer Buckle and Gloria" and "Ten Minutes to Bedtime").
I'll never forget... June 17, 1998
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am 13 years old and I remember that Ruby the Copycat was the first real book I have ever read on my own. This is not counting "Jane ran..." books, so I was about six or seven when I read this book. My mom told me I used to read it over and over and over and over to her. It was such a great book, and still is, and untill this day I still have it!!! I recommend this book to any beginning reader. Ruby is so cute and I LOVE her hair!
I love this author January 14, 1998
In response to the Kirkus review, I don't understand why it's "a shame" that a teacher has to point out the effects of Ruby's behavior to her. In case the Kirkus reviewer has forgotten, children do need to be taught values and DON'T always understand how their actions impact others. Any parent can tell you that. Ruby's need for adult guidance seems realistic to me.
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