Ruby and Fred

An award-winning illustrator tells a warm and charming preschool story with inimitable style and a good dose of fun.

Ruby is a talkative parrot who loves to play with Fred, a quiet poodle. Fred watches out for Ruby. But Ruby also likes to tease Chita, a cat who doesn't like parrots -- especially parrots that talk! From the moment they wake up in the morning until they go to sleep at night, their day is filled with fun and mischief.

Inspired by the real-life adventures of pets he knows, award-winning illustrator Blair Lent has created a charming, energetic picture book that's perfect for active preschoolers -- who may even see a little bit of themselves in Ruby, Fred, and Chita.