Ricky, the Rock That Couldn't Roll (You Rock Group)
Brand: New Paige Press
Categories: Books, Children's Books, Growing Up & Facts of Life



Dimensions: 9.2 x 0.5 x 9.2 inches
Reading age: 2 - 6 years, from customers
ISBN-13: 978-0578198033
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0578198037
Publisher: Lyric and Stone
Print length: 28 pages
Publication date: May 18, 2018
subtitle: Hardcover – Picture Book, May 18, 2018
author: Visit Amazon's Mr. Jay Page search results Mr. Jay Erin Wozniak
review: Editorial Reviews Review Teaching Inclusivity, Compassion, and Friendship! This book is such a delight. We've owned it for three days, and we've read it about 18 times. It's a light hearted, fun read, yet provided me the opportunity to discuss a heavy, yet very necessary, conversation with my son. The rocks in the story all have charming personalities that helped bridge a lesson in the power of inclusivity, compassion, and friendship. Ricky is different, and rather than being sidelined, his friends band together to help him experience life in a similar way. Children can be told to be kind. You can model kind behavior. But a book that helps birth a conversation and provides an opening to discuss sample scenarios helps give kids the proper tools to handle real life situations. I highly recommend adding it to your child's library! - Verified Amazon Reviewer --------- I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS STORY I saw it in a recommendation from another teachers post on social media so I took the chance to get it. I loved the cover illustrations and upon opening the book every page is so cute, but the best part is the message of the story. It is the cutest story of friendship, support and never giving up on your dreams. A "if theres a will, there's a way type book." ...and all you need is the strength, love and support of those around you to keep going. It was adorable. I teach pre-k and I cannot wait to read it to my littles. It's also an excellent book for many other lessons (rocks, ramps/rolling, shapes, etc. etc.). I highly recommend you check this book out! You will not be disappointed. - Verified Amazon Reviewer --------- A GREAT story! A great addition/literacy component to a class study on rocks .. loved the rhyming, the descriptive words/names for different types of rocks .. but above all I LOVED the final message about love and friendship .. I will be using/sharing this story for years to come .. thank you!!! - Verified Amazon Reviewer --------- Great book with a positive message! LOVE this book! I was looking for a book to go with my nephews birthday gift and bought "Ricky, the Rock That Couldn't Roll" after reading all the positive reviews. This book is AWESOME! It has a positive message about friendship, being different and perseverance, while keeping the tone light. The author did a wonderful job with the wording; the rhyming flows beautifully. The illustrations are vibrant and fun and perfectly compliment the story. I loved it. Quickly ordered another copy for my own children. I like to give a book alongside baby/kids gifts but my "go-to" list was getting a little stale. Really happy to add this to the list. It's not geared towards one gender and I think it appeals to a broad age range as well. I bought it for a 5 year old boy but according to my SIL, his sisters (2 and 7) love it too! Five stars for this one! Highly recommend! - Verified Amazon Reviewer About the Author Mr. Jay is a reformed marketing entrepreneur who has shifted his focus to the far more challenging and exciting world of children’s book writing. He is the best-selling author of Ricky, the Rock that Couldn’t Roll , The Bear and the Fern , The Masterpiece and others. He lives in New Jersey with his wife, Amanda, daughter Bria and son Oakland, who are the inspirations behind his books.