Imagination abound as Razzle-Dazzle Ruby sets out on a day of adventure and fun in the snow wonderland near her home. Battling fierce snowmen and braving the wintry day she stumbles upon noblemen and even a knight. With each page interact with Ruby by pulling, turning and spinning to make each scene come alive for little ones and adults alike.

Normally I’m not at all a fan of books that require pulling or turning to make pages come to life, but Razzle-Dazzle Ruby by Masha D’yans happens to be an exception to that rule. My reasoning for my usual dislike rests squarely with my children’s interactions with them in the past. In most cases books with pulling things get torn to pieces in a matter of days, it’s terrible and I hate to contribute to that kind of damage to a book so I normally avoid them. But you know what? Littlebug loved this story so much that she has been overly cautious with it. It’s adorable! She’ll pick up the book with the utmost of care just to insure that no harm will come to it’s gorgeous pages. We’ve thoroughly enjoyed reading it (nearly everyday mind you) and interacting with the imaginative adventure Ruby goes on.

Just in time for winter to be here Razzle-Dazzle Ruby is sure to please readers of any age. Filled with the gorgeous illustrations of Masha D’yans readers entire a world of blustery snow and whimsical delights. This is certainly a book both of my kiddos enjoyed, but most of all Littlebug. Let me not fail to mention either that I personally enjoyed the illustrations so much that I’d consider purchasing a print by D’yans for Littlebug’s room. D’yans is an incredibly talented artist and I’m excited to see what else she comes out with next. As for Razzle-Dazzle Ruby, it shows young readers there is magic to be found every day you step outside your front door and you never know exactly what to expect but it will certainly be an adventure.

My original review was posted at There's A Book. ( )