Ruby Red Shoes

Ruby Red Shoes

Ruby is a paragon of gentleness and kindness, extending her care to every living being – be it flora, fauna, or fellow humans. Her affection for plants, trees, and animals knows no bounds, a reflection of her nurturing spirit.

Ruby's fondness for strawberry jam and peppermint tea adds to her endearing character, and her heart is particularly drawn to the allure of red shoes. The spotlight shines brightly on Ruby in a series of best-selling children's books, lovingly crafted by the talented illustrator and author Kate Knapp.

The journey began with "Ruby Red Shoes," a debut that garnered recognition by being shortlisted for the 2013 Children's Book Council of Australia Crichton Award for Children's Book Illustration. The sequel, "Ruby Red Shoes Goes to Paris," earned its own accolades as a finalist for the 2014 Australian Book Industry Award for Book of the Year for Younger Children and the 2014 Inaugural Readings Children's Book Prize.

Ruby's adventures extend beyond the pages, allowing you to follow her to London, where she uncovers culinary delights like Toad in the Hole and Bubble and Squeak. Her sojourn to Paris introduces her and Babushka to Monsieur Gaspar Galushka and his grandson Felix.

Ruby's charm also graces books cantered around the wonders of her grandmother and a series of early learning books, encompassing subjects like counting, the alphabet, time, and emotions.

"For children, Ruby’s books are like a retreat as they navigate the challenging world around them. For adults, they are a place to revisit the gentle innocence of childhood; a place where magic and innocence are still alive." – Kate Knapp