ruby (fictitious character : wells)

Presents three stories in which Max and Ruby have fun playing in the snow after a storm, clearing the walk so Grandma can visit, and sledding down the steepest hill.

"Ruby is trying to write a story, but Max wants to play cowboy! Ruby can't finish her first sentence because Max keeps playing around her. Before long, Ruby realizes that Max has a great idea for her story: cowboys!"--Back cover.

Max plays fireman, while Ruby and Louise jump rope. In the end, they combine games for even more fun.

Ruby and Louise want Max to be the patient while they play doctor, but Max wants to draw.

Ruby wants to stay inside and paint rainbows on a rainy day, but Max wants to play outside, and when Ruby has trouble remembering the colors of a rainbow, Max's red boots, orange hat, and yellow raincoat help her.

Presents three stories in which Max and Ruby have fun playing in the snow after a storm, clearing the walk so Grandma can visit, and sledding down the steepest hill.

While Ruby plays with her friends at her birthday party, Max wonders what is inside all the perfectly wrapped presents and cannot wait to give Ruby the extra-special present he has for her.

A collection of three stories in which Max makes bug salad, gathers apples for apple pie, and enjoys a picnic.

Max and Ruby reenact three classic fairy tales, including "The Frog Prince," "Jack and the Beanstalk," and "Little Red Riding Hood.".

Max and Ruby are enjoying a day at the beach, until Ruby's plans to build a sand castle interrupt Max's desire to play in the water.