Paola Zakimi

Illustrations and simple, rhyming text follow a child through a day of surprises at the beach.

"A group of lost toys live on an island, and their community must adapt as new toys come and go."--

Ruby is always racing after her big brothers. But no matter how hard she tries, she can never catch up. Then one day, she discovers some sticks in the grass. Not just any sticks-swords! And suddenly the world is her kingdom. Readers will cheer on Ruby's perseverance and creativity as they delight in the antics of the adorable animals that join her along the way. Anyone who has ever imagined themselves the star of their own swashbuckling adventure...