Ruby and Grub Hardcover – Picture Book
Abi Burlingham (Author)
Sarah Warburton (Illustrator)

Ruby loves her dog Grub, but will his bad behavior get him sent away for good?

Ruby loves her very grubby, mucky dog named Grub, even though he is a bit of a trouble maker--he digs in the garden, rolls in the mud, runs away, and leaves muddy paw prints everywhere. Eventually Mom has had enough and sends Grub to live with Uncle Tom and his three dogs. But everyone misses him, and soon Grub returns home to make even more messes!

The bond between a pet and its owner is a common and endearing picture book theme. Burlingham's story features a girl named Ruby and her grubby, messy puppy, aptly named Grub. He never listens to Ruby, even when she shouts, Stop digging! or Walk, Grub, Walk! All is tolerated until the ultimate last straw occurs: Grub digs a hole under a neighbor's fence and is banned from the house. When everything at home feels off-kilter without him, it is obvious what must happe

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