Charming story about a kid visiting her grandmother, who has very different (and gendered) notions of how to have fun: dolls, tea parties, dress up. Ruthie is more into trucks, cars, trains, etc. Nice for showing the different kinds of play, and the ways they can be appealing. The book doesn't denigrate the grandmother's old-fashioned "girl" play, just introduces other kinds of play. Particularly great was the way Ruthie adapts her grandmother's play ideas to her own interests. ( )

32 months - O really liked this book, not all little girls want to play dress up and tea party, some like cars and trains and that's ok. Way to go grandma for understanding and getting into it. The little girl might have been a bit insensitive but she did attempt to do what grandma wanted and adapt it to suit her interests. All in all it's just a nice story. ( )

Ruthie visits her Grandmother who wants Ruthie to play fun things like tea parties and with dolls. Ruthie wants to play with toys like her friend who plays with Fire engines, trains, motorcycles. In the end Ruthie's Grandmother finally understand what Ruthie likes to play with and they both have a good time.
Ages:3-5
Source Pierce College Library

Charming story about a kid visiting her grandmother, who has very different (and gendered) notions of how to have fun: dolls, tea parties, dress up. Ruthie is more into trucks, cars, trains, etc. Nice for showing the different kinds of play, and the ways they can be appealing. The book doesn't denigrate the grandmother's old-fashioned "girl" play, just introduces other kinds of play. Particularly great was the way Ruthie adapts her grandmother's play ideas to her own interests. ( )

Young girl visit her modern-looking grandmother who is interested in sharing girl-things and activities with her. But girl is interested in the boy and boy's toys down the street. They compromise, and grandmother learns.
Ages: 4-7
Source: Pierce County Library, UP Branch.