We really liked the story for this and was really good seeing Ruth turn things round for herself with help from her mum. I read this with my daughter who is 4 but I would say it was best suited to a 6-8 year old range.

This was an enjoyable and heartfelt read about a little girl who is facing the challenges of the first day of school and making new friends. Social anxiety is something we all face and is exceptionally difficult for young children. In this book we navigate these issues with little Ruth. Her journey is aided by her loving family. Patience, love and family work together to a happy ending. 𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗨𝗧𝗛 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 is a lovely addition to any personal and/or classroom library.

This book will be so helpful and meaningful to lots of kids. I loved how the author included a technique for kids to solve problems and ease anxiety. It's super easy for readers to use this tool in their own lives, and I think they likely will because a) it worked really well for Ruth (and it was realistic), and b) the author made it really easy to understand, perfect for the younger readers that this book is intended for. Lastly, it was amazing how much detail (both cultural and artistic) the illustrator put into each and every illustration. This made me happy to see in a kids' book, and kids will absolutely adore it. Bravo!