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My picture book,
"Ruthie and the Hippo's Fat Behind,"
is all about
BIG CHANGES. 
G.A.P. Publisher
With delightful illustrations by K.C. Snider, and told in rhymes that are kid friendly, Ruthie is a fun read that will make kids giggle. Yet the topic of BIG CHANGE allows children who are experiencing change in their lives to identify with Ruthie and root for her.
Chang can make children angry, confused and sad.
Today,
Many children's lives are full of BIG changes
they find hard to deal with.
Perhaps
A move to another place, parents getting a divorce,
or the death of a much loved grandparent. . .
My picture book,
"Ruthie and the Hippo's Fat Behind,"
includes a parent-teacher guide that addresses
how a BIG CHANGE can really affect your child.
The Q & A included, encourages children to think
about CHANGE, and put themselves in
Ruthe's place + links to more
professional advice.
* Did they think Ruthie acted badly?
* Would their parents put up with bratty behavior from them?
* Would Ruthie have felt less angry
2 Comments on FREE GIFT when you BUY "Ruthie" from MY WEBSITE, last added: 7/29/2010
Young Ruthie’s mood changed overnight, her smiles slunk off in gloom.
She wouldn’t talk to Mom or Dad. She refused to leave her room.
Her parents scolded, begged and coaxed, but Ruthie paid no mind,
Her moods grew big and ugly, like some Hippo’s fat behind!
Thus begins this humorous rhyming picture book about the effect that a major change can have in a child’s life and the selfless love that can bring about healing and joy once again.
Ruthie isn’t happy—not happy at all. In fact, she feels as big and ugly as a hippo’s fat behind. That’s because she’s moved house, and that means leaving her old home and her best friend behind. It also means fitting in a new school and going through the stress of making new friends, something Ruthie isn’t willing to do.
Her parents try many things to make Ruthie feel better, but nothing seems to work. One thing is for sure: Ruthie is getting from bad to worse. She hates her dad’s jokes; she hates her mom; she refuses to do her chores. She even decides to dress like a crazy person, with a wild hairdo and socks that don’t match, anything to show her anger, sadness and frustration. Then one day, while Ruthie is sitting alone on the porch, she receives a visit from an unexpected guest and this changes her life forever, transforming her back into the caring, affectionate child she originally was. Want to know who that unexpected visitor is? You’ll have to read the story to find out!
Ruthie and the Hippo’s Fat Behind will keep young readers giggling until the end. It is a funny, sweet story of change, one most children will relate to. Author Margot Finke has a gift for rhyme and it shows in the smoothness and wittiness of her verses. Oregonian artist K.C. Snider’s illustrations add their own touch of humor, complementing the tone and mood of Ruthie’s tale.
A parent-teacher guide at the end of the book will make discussing the story and exploring its theme easier. I highly recommend reading this to a child who has recently experience a ‘big change,’ such as moving house, welcoming a new sibling or step parent into a home, or going into a new school.
Ruthie and the Hippo’s Fat Behind
By Margot Finke
Guardian Angel Publishing
Print ISBN 13: 978-1-61633-059-0
eBook ISBN 13: 978-1-61633-060-6
Copyright June 2010
For ages 5-12
Author’s website: http://margotfinke.com
Guardian Angel Publishing
http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/ruthie.htm
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dus-stripbooks-tree&field-keywords=Margot+Finke&x=23&y=16
Also available from Powell’s, Target, B&N and most online retailers.
Watch the trailer: http://mysite.ncnetwork.net/restbcm8/Book%20Trailers.htm#slide
G.A.P. Publisher 
The book sounds facinating and I can't wait to get a copy to read with my grandchildren. I also appreciate your advice and writing tips from the Children's Writing Coaching club teleclasses. You make learning fun for adults and kids alike.
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Margot Finke - author