Books with author Ruth Paulsen

In clear and eloquent language, Gary Paulsen pays tribute to a cycle of life--from seed to plant to tortilla. Workers till the black soil, operate the clanking machinery of the factory, and drive the trucks that deliver the tortillas back into the hands that will plant the yellow seeds. With Ruth Wright Paulsen’s expressive paintings, The Tortilla Factory brings forth the poetry and beauty of a simple way of life. “This title is beautiful to look at, and will also fit nicely into units on food, regional culture, art, and many other topics.”--School Library Journal

Red Panda’s sweet tooth puts him in a sticky situation in this scrumptious tale of friendship and fairness.Red Panda is selling homemade candy apples. They are very sticky and quite delicious. So delicious, in fact, that Red Panda can’t help but feel a little reluctant to let them go. Like most preschoolers, he would rather eat treats than sell them.He munches one, then another, and sets aside a third for later. What will happen when there’s only one apple left to sell, but two friends waiting to buy? The lovable, friendly characters from Hedgehog’s Magic Tricks are just the right size to discover that sometimes the best treats are those shared with friends.

Read along with this playful pup as he chews, digs, and slobbers his way into trouble Sniff shoes. Lick shoes. Gnaw shoes. More shoes! Uh oh...your shoes? Bad dog, Flash! When it comes to mischief, there are some things Flash just can't resist. From shoes to sticks and mud to licks, Flash gets into all kinds of trouble that elicits some (tough) love from his owners. But as all dog lovers know, you can only scold your puppy for so long...and then it's back to giving them lots of love and affection!

A gentle picture book demonstrates that sometimes a little help from friends is all the magic you need.Like many amateur magicians, Hedgehog finds that his tricks don’t always proceed as planned. Mouse doesn’t quite disappear, Rabbit (being larger than Hedgehog) is difficult to pull from the hat, and Duckling is not quite brave enough to endure a turn as magician’s helper. But when Hedgehog’s friends see how sad he is, they provide a surprise that results in everyone agreeing that Hedgehog is very good at magic after all. Preschoolers will delight in the sweet illustrations and in seeing what Hedgehog doesn’t — his friends helping to make his day magical.

Playful puppy Flash doesn't want to stay home-he wants to go on adventures with his favorite people! Even to places he shouldn't be... Dig hole. Big hole. Down hole... Up. Shake. Stroll. Go home, Flash! But his owners know it's because he misses them while they're away, and they miss him too! Praise for Bad Dog Flash! "Children will love chanting the refrain ...Flash will appeal not just to canine lovers but also to all children who love an underdog. ― School Library Journal "A humorous story about a lovable, troublemaking puppy... Paul's delightfully expressive pencil-and-watercolor illustrations keep the pace moving forward."― Kirkus

In clear and eloquent language, Gary Paulsen pays tribute to a cycle of life--from seed to plant to tortilla. Workers till the black soil, operate the clanking machinery of the factory, and drive the trucks that deliver the tortillas back into the hands that will plant the yellow seeds. With Ruth Wright Paulsen’s expressive paintings, The Tortilla Factory brings forth the poetry and beauty of a simple way of life. “This title is beautiful to look at, and will also fit nicely into units on food, regional culture, art, and many other topics.”--School Library Journal

People at work, doing things that are so essential to us all, are lyrically depicted in Gary Paulsen’s spare and elegant verse and Ruth Wright Paulsen’s richly textured oil paintings. This talented pair celebrates the work ethic with sensitivity and dignity--and reminds us of the quiet grace inherent in everyday lives. “The soft colors, spare text, and overall design of the book provide a song of praise to the unsung heroes in every child’s world and to the simple satisfaction of a job well done.”--School Library Journal