Just One More

by Jennifer Hansen Rolli

Sometimes Ruby needsjust one more minute of sleep,

one more thingy for her hair,

one more push on the swing,

and one more scoop on her cone,

(and one more,  and one more, and one more . . .)

until one more is just

too much.

Maybe it’s time for 

just one?

If you know a someone like Ruby,

Just One More will be 

just right!

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Storytime, Summer, Fiction, Food

40 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 2014

Reviews

[Jenn Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of my 5 year olds absolutely loves this book. I have read it so frequently that I've begun to loathe it as a parent. On the other hand, she has gleefully memorized it, and I suppose that is a glowing recommendation in itself.

[Lori · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ruby is never content with what she has been given. She always wants "just one more." Illustrations are cute, but not outstanding. I'm not entirely sure the author's point was made.

[Regina L · Rating 5 out of 5]

Whoever said “too much of a good thing is bad” never met Ruby! Ruby is a sweet, adventurous, curious, happy-go-lucky little girl with a heart of gold and a desire to get more out of life! Sure, one ice cream scoop is great, but not as great as two! One hair accessory would be okay, but wouldn’t four look much more glamorous?! One sip of mom’s morning latte is a real treat, but Ruby should probably sneak just one more sip in before she has to give it back!

“Just One More” has quickly become one of our favorite, daily must-reads! Ruby’s smile and warmth and her inquisitive, sometimes diva-like demeanor are absolutely infectious! You will love Ruby, her outlook on life (one more coin in the fountain equals one more wish!), her sincerity (one more smooch goodnight!) and you will feel her realness through the pages! With so few words, it is amazing just how powerful “Just One More” is emotionally and enjoyably! You will linger on each page to enjoy the beautiful illustrations by author Jennifer Hansen Rolli, escpecially for one last gaze into Ruby’s baby blues! Read more at www.diapers-and-daydreams.com

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

I give this 5 stars on behalf of Conner-baby, or Sir Toddler, as he is known these days. He has insisted on it's reading no less than 100 times since it came home from the library. Adorable illustrations, colorful and with things to point out and talk about - this is the story of Ruby, who definitely thinks that more is better - until it isn't. Our favorite page is the one where the 9 scoops of ice cream go SPLAT!

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's a girl book (talks about "hair thingies" but my 2 year old boy loves this one, so much so that he's added his own sound effects and has ripped its pages. I do wish the quality of the pages could withstand a toddler's abuse for this is the appropriate age for this book. You'll likely have this book shoved into your last to be read "just one more" time.

[Amy Horwath · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super Cute! Illustrations are bright and colorful, my kids loved them. The story has a great lesson that one is just enough. Easy to read, my 8 year old has read it to my 4 year old over and over, they both thought it was silly and fun and remembered times they said the same things as "Ruby".

[Amanda Short · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it! I am not one that laughs easily, but couldn't quit laughing and Ruby at the end, where she was in bed.That was just too funny and cute. Reminds me of someone when, eh-hum, they or I mean I was little.

[Edward Sullivan · Rating 2 out of 5]

A little girl with no sense of moderation.

[Vivian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Little ones LOVE this story about wanting "just one more" and will soon memorize it and "read" it to you. The end papers showcase many ice cream scoop flavors, which are fun to peruse and point out a favorite or two or three.

[Mary Madison · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is about a young girl who always ask for "just one more". In the book she comes to realize that she doesn't always need just one more. Sometimes one is enough. This book would be fabulous to explain to kids that sometimes one is better than more.

[Alisha · Rating 4 out of 5]

The illustrations in this book are so big and expressive. Would make an excellent read-aloud to a large group. The message is good too: be careful about being greedy because "just one more" might be too many. Good for toddlers+

[Villain E · Rating 3 out of 5]

That cover immediately grabs my kids' attention. The child in the story keeps asking for more until more becomes too much. It's a story about moderation, but even after the ice cream splat, there's a bit of parental indulgence.

[Kimberly OutspokenMom · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute little story about a girl name ruby who just can't get enough of her favorite things

[Isaura Alarcon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love the fact that the version we have is in Spanish and English ❤️

[Jayhosofathotmail.Com · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book teaches a lesson. I like that it is written in English and Spanish. I enjoyed it so much I wish that is was longer. I think the colors were very beautiful

[Citra Rizcha Maya · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just one more cute Ruby, please ❤

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

So relatable! I love the illustrations.

[Addie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really cute. This reminded me of my 2 year old...and my 2 year old liked this book too.

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lillian loved this one

[Jessica · Rating 2 out of 5]

A girl named Ruby is always asking for just one more of everything, from sleep to ice cream. This was okay. there wasn't much of a story, and the illustrations were rather chaotic.

[Allie Reitzell · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is for very new readers. It is repetitive. It could also be used to help students understanding adding one item to something.

[Jordan · Rating 2 out of 5]

"Just one more hair thingy."

Girl, we've all been there. #preach

However, why is it, "Just one book before bed," and not, "Just one [MORE] book before bed"? (my emphasis)

This seems to encourage unmitigated consumerism, while simultaneously forcing abstention from knowledge and inquiry. Ruby only reluctantly abates from her Britney Spears' "Gimme More" mantra just long enough to request only ONE book at bedtime, leaving the bulk of the plot to peg whining-for-more as cute and incorrigible.

Will she grow beyond her sociocultural norm?
Ruby, pick up just one more book.

Buy this title from Powell's Books.

[Heather Stigall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Who can’t relate to a young child wanting “just one more” of something? Or everything, for that matter! That seems to be sweet Ruby’s mantra - one more of this and one more of that. But sometimes a little bit goes a long way, and one is just enough. Or is it? Jennifer’s Rolli’s illustrations and color palette are beautiful (I dare you to look into Ruby’s eyes and not feel her emotions!), and her simple text convey a story relatable to many young children and their caregivers. Now, I don’t know about you, but sometimes one is not enough, especially when it comes to books! This one sure made it to my shelf in a hurry.

[Tina · Rating 4 out of 5]

What I loved about Just One More was that it was in both English and Spanish. I will be honest I don’t really read much in Spanish but I want to. I want to so bad but I just don’t get around to it.

So when the kids and I received this for our monthly book for the Dolly Parton Imagination Train, I really enjoyed seeing it in both languages. The illustrations were wonderful and very colorful. I also enjoyed the cute message of just one more.

I deal with “mommy just one more ______” all day. It was cute and adorable especially the ice cream scene.

[Bonnie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simple, colorful and sweet without being condescending. The lively illustrations will keep the attention of my preschoolers (even most of the special needs crowd), and I like that the text is simple (and large) enough for beginning readers to manage most of the words, which is not often the case in picture books. The topic is one that every child understands and can make a connection with, which is valuable in those early Reader's Workshop lessons.

[Kayla · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read this book to my niece before nap time. She seemed to enjoy it even though she has heard it many times. I liked how it used repetition so children can read along if they wanted to. I think this would be a good book for children to read when they are beginning to learn how to read since it is so simple. I think the repetition would allow them to have confidence in what they are reading.

[Cara Byrne · Rating 2 out of 5]

A bilingual book about a little girl named Ruby that just wants one more... until an "Uh Oh" happens and she learns that sometimes "just one" is enough - except when it comes to kisses. It's cute, though not memorable. It's brief enough to be a great before-bed read for my 2 year old, except for all of the images of ice cream, which causes a little too much distraction. An Imagination Library pick.

[Angie Simmonds · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just One More is the story of Ruby who wants just one more of everything until just one more scoop of ice cream causes her ice cream cone to tip and she's left with nothing. That's when Ruby decides that maybe just one of everything is okay. I loved the soft brushed illustrations in this book and I thought it was really cute that when Ruby decided to have just one of everything it was the biggest bath toy she could find and the biggest, thickest book to read for a bedtime story. So cute!

[L · Rating 5 out of 5]

After reading my advance copy to my youngest, we both could totally relate to this book! Joking about our own "just one more's" and rereading it "again again" as the author wrote. Love the lesson of sometimes ONE is just enough. Already a favorite in our bedtime repertoire :)

[Samantha · Rating 3 out of 5]

When just one more scoop of ice cream proves to be too much, Ruby learns the joy and simplicity of just one.

Oil paint illustrations are vibrant and full of great facial expressions. Readers can dial into exactly how Ruby feels. PreK-2.