Ruthy's Reviews and Recs! Board Books by Ruth Forman

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Ruthy's Reviews and Recs! Board Books by Ruth Forman

Illustration of a Black girl with a dog and a book. Text reads Ruthy's Reviews & Recs!

Ruthy's Reading Room is your place to learn about representation and diversity in children's books. This month, Ruthy recommends board books by Ruth Forman, which you can find in our collection here.

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3910 Battersea Road
Sunbury, Ontario K0H 1H0
613-353-6333
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4412 Wheatley Street
Sydenham, Ontario K0H 2T0
613-376-3437
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10 Highway 95
Wolfe Island, Ontario K0H 2Y0
613-385-2112
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