Ruby the Redhead

Name: Ruby the Redhead
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ISBN: 9798896560968

From Hurt Feelings to Happy Hearts

Kim Larkins, Bijan Samaddar

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Loving Healing Press
24 January 2026

Romance & relationships stories (Children's&YA); Personal & social issues; Personal & social issues: bullying, violence & abuse (Children's&YA); Personal & social issues: self-awareness & self-esteem (Children's&YA)

Series: Houlton

When Ruby moves to a new town, she hopes to make new friends and feel right at home. On her first afternoon at the playground, unkind words leave her feeling sad, but not alone. Ruby the Redhead: From Hurt Feelings to Happy Hearts is a heartwarming story about Ruby and her journey of overcoming bullying with the help of her friends and loyal companion, Rusty. It beautifully illustrates the importance of kindness, standing up for oneself, and how compassion can soften even the hardest of hearts. Ruby's new friends, Bergan and Raffy, show that people can change for the better when they are encouraged to embrace kindness. Ruby the Redhead is an excellent resource for teachers, counselors, and families who want to open conversations about kindness, confidence, and treating others with respect.

""Ruby the Redhead is a delightful story about how to navigate bullies. Kim's carefully crafted storyline empowers readers to stand up to bullies and to create kindness in a world where kindness is often forgotten. I highly recommend it!"" -- Nicole Chase, LCPC

""Ruby the Redhead is a must-add to any elementary educator's classroom! With its vibrant illustrations and relatable context this book portrays the power of words, advocacy, and self-love. As educators and parents, the character traits of Ruby, Molly, and Wyatt are ones that we want all children to possess."" -- Renee Knapp, LSW, MHRT/C, School Social Worker, Grades Pre-K - 2

""As a first-grade teacher, this is a welcome addition to my read-alouds. The book not only highlights how words can be a form of bullying but also shows the importance of friends standing up for each other and what a difference it can make! With its child-friendly language and beautiful illustrations, students will easily relate to the story as many have experienced this type of bullying. I highly recommend it for teachers and parents!"" --Linda Cowperthwaite, Grade 1 Elementary Teacher

By: Kim Larkins
Illustrated by: Bijan Samaddar
Imprint: Loving Healing Press
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 216mm, Spine: 1mm
Weight: 68g
ISBN: 9798896560968
Series: Houlton
Pages: 20
Publication Date: 24 January 2026
Recommended Age: From 5 to 8 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Kim Larkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice in Houlton, Maine. For the past thirty years, Kim has dedicated her career working with children and families in the mental health, education, and the human services field. Kim has Master of Social Work degree from the University of Maine. She is also licensed by the State of Maine, where she lives with her family. Look for her ""Emma Lou the Yorkie Poo"" series of books that teaches coping skills and emotional intelligence to kids.

Reviews for Ruby the Redhead: From Hurt Feelings to Happy Hearts

""Ruby the Redhead is a delightful story about how to navigate bullies. Kim's carefully crafted storyline empowers readers to stand up to bullies and to create kindness in a world where kindness is often forgotten. I highly recommend it!"" --Nicole Chase, LCPC ""Ruby the Redhead is a must-add to any elementary educator's classroom! With its vibrant illustrations and relatable context this book portrays the power of words, advocacy, and self-love. As educators and parents, we want all children to possess the character traits of Ruby, Molly, and Wyatt. Remember, it only takes one voice to make a difference!"" -- Renee Knapp, LSW, MHRT/C, School Social Worker, Grades Pre-K to 2 ""I really love Ruby the Readhead! As a first-grade teacher, I saw this type of bullying regularly, with lots of hurt feelings due to words. This is a welcome addition to my read-alouds. The book not only highlights how words can be a form of bullying but also shows the importance of friends standing up for each other and what a difference it can make!! Teaching children that ""joking"" can be a form of bullying is very important. With its child-friendly language and beautiful illustrations, the story will be easy for students to relate to, as many have experienced this type of bullying. I highly recommend it for teachers and parents!"" --Linda Cowperthwaite, Grade 1 Elementary Teacher