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For ages 3 to 7
A story about appreciating the differences in each other, and about how sometimes being LOUD is exactly what is needed. Shortlisted for the Storyline’s Joy Cowley award in 2021.
Reviews
WhatBookNext.com ~ What a gorgeous story! Ruby the Loud Mouse and the Ruru will make a great read aloud for 4+, and a wonderful way for new readers to flex their reading skills. This picture book by NZ Author, Alice Pearce and NZ Tattoo Artist and Illustrator, Dïne the Fox also has interesting facts about both Mice and Ruru (Morepork) in the rear of the book, along with links to research further facts.
About the New Zealand creators
Alice Pearce was born and raised in Wellington, and now resides in the Waitākere Ranges in Auckland. She studied at Victoria University and holds a BA in film and theatre. During her studies she also spent time specialising in children’s writing at the International Institute of Modern Letters. She now works as a freelance creative wearing many hats — from acting to devising, writing to producing, costume designing, crewing, and doing voice overs! Ruby Loud Mouse is her first published book and was shortlisted for the Storylines Joy Cowley award in 2021.
Glenorchy-based Amandine Riera, creates art under the name of Dïne the Fox, working as an illustrator, a tattoo artist and a busy mum. She has illustrated a number of graphic novels and children’s books, weaving her love of nature and whimsy throughout her work.
