Picture Book Review: The Little Blue Bridge by Brenda Maier

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The Little Blue Bridge by Brenda Maier. Illustrated by Sonia Sanchez. unpgd. Scholastic Press, June, 2021. 9781338538014. (Review of finished copy courtesy of publisher.)

Ruby, the kick-butt STEM hero from The Little Red Fort is back. This time she spies blueberries ripe for the picking. Her brothers head off with pails intent on excluding her. They contend with a bully who guards a log bridge over the stream. Each passes the buck to the sibling following until the bully has to deal with Ruby. This retelling of The Three Billy Goats Gruff charms. There's comforting repetition that makes for a good read aloud. The illustrations are textured, colorful and often humorous. Fans of The Little Red Fort will cheer for imperturbable Ruby!

This is a terrific addition to any library collection.