SuitabookMax's First Word (Max and Ruby)
Rosemary Wells
- Reading
- Pause over the words Ruby practises, then invite your child to predict what Max might say. After reading, try taking turns choosing another word for him.
- Themes
- Learning and choosing words: Ruby tries to teach Max to say “Cup”, “Egg” and “Apple”; his new word is “Delicious!” The premise sets up a contrast between the words Ruby offers and Max’s own choice, but does not establish a broader message about learning to speak.
- Worth knowing
- Ruby is shown trying to teach her younger brother what to say. If you are interested in how the book treats sibling expectations, that portrayal is not clear from the premise alone.