Ruthie Rose's Big Idea

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Age Range
4+
Release Date
March 04, 2025
ISBN
978-1536226492
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From the New York Times bestselling John Schu comes a celebration of poetry and possibilities that follows a child who sparks to life a special space in her school for exploring ideas of all kinds.

Ruthie Rose wakes up with an idea.
A big, bright, beautiful idea.

An idea so great! An idea so grand! Ruthie Rose can’t wait to share it with her idea-loving librarian, her art teacher, and her best friend. As the idea gets shared, it sparkles through her classmates, shouts down the hallway, and echoes over the playground. It invites everyone in the school, including YOU. John Schu’s effervescent prose is complemented by Holly Hatam’s vibrant artwork in clear, vivid colors, depicting a cast of adorable characters. Collaged throughout the artwork are intriguing snippets of language and lines from classic poems, sure to inspire young poetry lovers to discover more.

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Charming & Inspiring
(Updated: June 07, 2026)
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
Jon Schu has quickly become one of my favorite authors, so I jumped at the chance to review his latest book Ruthie Rose's Big Idea. This charming picture book follows Ruthie Rose who wakes up with a "big, bright, beautiful idea" and sets out to share it with her school.

What I Liked: Ruthie is a lovable character, and her infectious enthusiasm for her "big idea" immediately hooks the reader. The standout of this book is undoubtedly the vibrant illustrations by Holly Hatam, which truly bring the story to life. I especially loved how Hatam cleverly hid classic poems within the illustrations – a delightful detail! There's so much positivity and support woven throughout this story, as Ruthie's classmates and teachers rally around her vision. The story left me feeling warm, fuzzy, and hopeful for future generations.

Ruthie Rose's Big Idea is a delightful picture book that shows how a community can embrace your ideas and dreams.
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