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ISBN: 9781480650671

Ruff Ruffman: A Fetch! Book Series · Book 4

For the child who feels misunderstood or worried about a big change. Join Ruff Ruffman as he bravely tackles misunderstandings and invents his way to a solution.

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About This Book

A parent might reach for this book when their child is overthinking a vague comment or has jumped to a worst-case conclusion. Based on the popular PBS show, this story follows the lovably anxious dog Ruff Ruffman, who misinterprets a garbled message from his boss and concludes he's been fired. Instead of despairing, he channels his worry into action, inventing a ridiculous boat to travel to Australia for answers. This humorous adventure is perfect for early elementary readers, modeling resilience and creative problem-solving while gently showing how easily misunderstandings can happen and be resolved.

Resilience & Perseverance Dogs Creativity & Imagination Humor Anxiety & Worry Adventure Science Experiments Fear & Bravery

What Parents Should Know

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A character travels across the ocean in a homemade, silly boat, but it's all treated humorously.

Sensitive Topics

The core topic is anxiety about job loss or being rejected, framed metaphorically for a child. A child might equate being "fired" with being in big trouble or being kicked out. The approach is entirely humorous and secular. The resolution is very hopeful and reassuring, emphasizing that the fear was based on incomplete information.