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Easy Peasy
Easy Peasy follows Ruby, who has a brand-new pair of roller skates. Ruby is sure skating will be easy, but after a few tumbles she realizes she may need her dad’s help after all. Embracing themes of independence, perseverance, and family relationships, this is a fun, engaging story for children learning how to do something for the first time.
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32 pages, Hardcover
Published February 1, 2023
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December 28, 2024
This is a fun children’s picture book with a great story and illustrations. On the night of Ruby’s birthday her dad gives her a special birthday present, what could it be? After opnging the gift Ruby finds a pair of sparkly red roller skates and is excited to be able to use them even though she’s never roller skated before. The following morning, Ruby puts on the skates right away and attempts to skate inside her house but she ends up wobbling and crashing. Her dad asks her if she wants him to teach her how to skate, but Ruby refuses saying it’s “Easy Peasy!”. This is a hardback which is wider than A4 in size and is filled with some lovely illustrations and text on glossy pages.
I like what happens in this story, especially as I remember getting some roller skates (the types you attached to shoes) when I was little and finding it so hard to learn to skate. Ruby is so excited to have her first pair of roller skates, but when she tries skating in them in the house she wobbles and can’t do it. But Ruby refuses her dad’s help and is determined to do this herself. I like how determined Ruby is, but even though she insists to her dad that skating is “Easy Peasy” she just can’t get a hang of it and ends up getting upset that she can’t skate.
The book shows the frustration children can feel when they aren’t able to do something and it’s good how this is shown as there are lots of times that children are new to something and get frustrated that they aren’t able to do it easily, especially when it seems friends or family are able to do things easily. I remember getting upset myself that I wasn’t able to skate even after what felt like hours at home rolling around in my living room on those silly skates, and I know as a child I would have related to Ruby’s annoyance at her skates after trying so hard. However in the story Ruby eventually does ask for help and the ending of the story is a lovely one where of course Ruby does eventually end up loving and being able to skate.
The illustrations are really lovely in this book and I love how colourful they are and the use of mixed media too. Some of the illustrations are obviously drawn, but I love how some of the patterns and textures of certain objects like the rug or Ruby’s dad’s outfit look like they are photographs of actual materials and the images of the flowers also being real photographs of flowers too. I love this mixture of photos and illustrations, it’s a unique and fun way of illustrating the story. I also love how fun everything looks, including the constant duck that’s in every scene and which children spot as they read the book!
Overall this is a lovely book showing kids that it’s ok to be frustrated with learning something new and how it’s also ok to ask for help. It’s a fun story and the illustrations make this so engaging to look at.
-Thanks to EK Books for a free copy.
I like what happens in this story, especially as I remember getting some roller skates (the types you attached to shoes) when I was little and finding it so hard to learn to skate. Ruby is so excited to have her first pair of roller skates, but when she tries skating in them in the house she wobbles and can’t do it. But Ruby refuses her dad’s help and is determined to do this herself. I like how determined Ruby is, but even though she insists to her dad that skating is “Easy Peasy” she just can’t get a hang of it and ends up getting upset that she can’t skate.
The book shows the frustration children can feel when they aren’t able to do something and it’s good how this is shown as there are lots of times that children are new to something and get frustrated that they aren’t able to do it easily, especially when it seems friends or family are able to do things easily. I remember getting upset myself that I wasn’t able to skate even after what felt like hours at home rolling around in my living room on those silly skates, and I know as a child I would have related to Ruby’s annoyance at her skates after trying so hard. However in the story Ruby eventually does ask for help and the ending of the story is a lovely one where of course Ruby does eventually end up loving and being able to skate.
The illustrations are really lovely in this book and I love how colourful they are and the use of mixed media too. Some of the illustrations are obviously drawn, but I love how some of the patterns and textures of certain objects like the rug or Ruby’s dad’s outfit look like they are photographs of actual materials and the images of the flowers also being real photographs of flowers too. I love this mixture of photos and illustrations, it’s a unique and fun way of illustrating the story. I also love how fun everything looks, including the constant duck that’s in every scene and which children spot as they read the book!
Overall this is a lovely book showing kids that it’s ok to be frustrated with learning something new and how it’s also ok to ask for help. It’s a fun story and the illustrations make this so engaging to look at.
-Thanks to EK Books for a free copy.
April 3, 2023
Ruby has new roller skates.
Easy Peasy is a fun, vibrant story of resilience and perseverance that children will love, enhanced by the cartoon style illustrations that are colourful and humorous, matching the narrative perfectly.
I loved the relationship between Ruby and her dad and appreciated the fact there is no mum in this story as not all households have two conventional parents meaning that the book represents a wide range of society.
The themes are smashing for children to learn. Firstly, Ruby finds that making assumptions – in this case that roller skating is ‘easy peasy’ – isn’t always the best course of action. She also discovers that initial failure, being prepared to listen and be guided and having another go can lead to dramatic success. This is a valuable motif for many aspects of life. Easy Peasy could also be a brilliant way to prompt children to share a skill they have in school oracy work.
The repetition with subtle changes throughout is great for supporting reluctant or emerging independent readers because they will have a sense of achievement in being able to read the story. The balance of text to image also helps this independence, although the story could equally well be shared with larger groups so that they can predict some of the vocabulary and increase their own store of words. Similarly, the illustrations are slightly more mature so that children who struggle with independent reading will not feel belittled. Ruby isn’t an infant, making her highly relatable.
I’d also say that whilst Easy Peasy is a children’s book, there is an important message for adults too. Here we see an adult supporting his daughter as well as allowing her some independence, but above all, he’s doing something with his child rather than simply scrolling through his social media on a phone! What could be better than that?
I think Easy Peasy is a fun, and accessible read that children will really enjoy.
Easy Peasy is a fun, vibrant story of resilience and perseverance that children will love, enhanced by the cartoon style illustrations that are colourful and humorous, matching the narrative perfectly.
I loved the relationship between Ruby and her dad and appreciated the fact there is no mum in this story as not all households have two conventional parents meaning that the book represents a wide range of society.
The themes are smashing for children to learn. Firstly, Ruby finds that making assumptions – in this case that roller skating is ‘easy peasy’ – isn’t always the best course of action. She also discovers that initial failure, being prepared to listen and be guided and having another go can lead to dramatic success. This is a valuable motif for many aspects of life. Easy Peasy could also be a brilliant way to prompt children to share a skill they have in school oracy work.
The repetition with subtle changes throughout is great for supporting reluctant or emerging independent readers because they will have a sense of achievement in being able to read the story. The balance of text to image also helps this independence, although the story could equally well be shared with larger groups so that they can predict some of the vocabulary and increase their own store of words. Similarly, the illustrations are slightly more mature so that children who struggle with independent reading will not feel belittled. Ruby isn’t an infant, making her highly relatable.
I’d also say that whilst Easy Peasy is a children’s book, there is an important message for adults too. Here we see an adult supporting his daughter as well as allowing her some independence, but above all, he’s doing something with his child rather than simply scrolling through his social media on a phone! What could be better than that?
I think Easy Peasy is a fun, and accessible read that children will really enjoy.
October 9, 2023
With the popularity of roller skating amongst youngsters, this book couldn’t be timelier … and more joyful. Stemming from a nostalgic childhood memory, author Ky Garvey pens this delightful journey of independence, trying new things and the loving relationship between father and daughter.
When Ruby receives a pair of red, sparkly skates for her birthday, naturally, she is ecstatic – so much so, she sleeps with them in her bed and can’t wait to try them out the next day. Here’s where the action begins! The pace of the narrative and the flare of the burning rainbow trail picks up with Ruby’s rolling feet CRASHing, WIBBLING, WoBBLiNg, BUMPing and CRUNCHing all over the place! But she is determined, not without her ever-so-patient Dad’s offer of help, Ruby says, ‘No, it’s easy peasy!’. Until the sore knees (and bottom) almost crush her will to learn and the skates are promptly packed away. Asking for a little help can go a long way, because what follows is a spectacular series of whizzing colour and sparkles flying off the pages, abound with energy and triumph, as Ruby and Dad master the rink together … and Ruby skates on her own!
Illustrator Amy Calautti brilliantly electrifies with a melody of colourful mixed media patterns, collage and pastel-toned exuberance to represent this heartwarming story of trial, error and success. And who can resist Ruby’s little duck comrade! The narrative is packed in wheel-loads with perfectly aligned language devices including onomatopoeia, action verbs and a lovely, smooth rhythm.
Easy Peasy glitters with liveliness in its celebration of independence, perseverance and trusting in the support of others. A playful, empowering story of bonding and learning new skills – it’s easy peasy to ‘fall’ in love with this picture book with an almighty BUMP!
When Ruby receives a pair of red, sparkly skates for her birthday, naturally, she is ecstatic – so much so, she sleeps with them in her bed and can’t wait to try them out the next day. Here’s where the action begins! The pace of the narrative and the flare of the burning rainbow trail picks up with Ruby’s rolling feet CRASHing, WIBBLING, WoBBLiNg, BUMPing and CRUNCHing all over the place! But she is determined, not without her ever-so-patient Dad’s offer of help, Ruby says, ‘No, it’s easy peasy!’. Until the sore knees (and bottom) almost crush her will to learn and the skates are promptly packed away. Asking for a little help can go a long way, because what follows is a spectacular series of whizzing colour and sparkles flying off the pages, abound with energy and triumph, as Ruby and Dad master the rink together … and Ruby skates on her own!
Illustrator Amy Calautti brilliantly electrifies with a melody of colourful mixed media patterns, collage and pastel-toned exuberance to represent this heartwarming story of trial, error and success. And who can resist Ruby’s little duck comrade! The narrative is packed in wheel-loads with perfectly aligned language devices including onomatopoeia, action verbs and a lovely, smooth rhythm.
Easy Peasy glitters with liveliness in its celebration of independence, perseverance and trusting in the support of others. A playful, empowering story of bonding and learning new skills – it’s easy peasy to ‘fall’ in love with this picture book with an almighty BUMP!
February 28, 2023
Ruby is excited when she receives her birthday present. When she shakes the box she can't guess what might be inside.
Finally ripping the paper from the gift she discovers a pair of roller skates! They are her favourite colour too - Red!
Ruby can't wait to try them out the next day and she puts them on as soon as she can.
Ruby had never roller skated before, but she was sure it would be easy peasy.
Skating in the house proved to be a little more difficult than she thought. Dad offers some help but Ruby is sure she's got this. Surely skating is going to be Easy Peasy?
Outside brings the same problems as inside, but the knocks are a lot harder. Dad offers his help again, but Ruby's excitement with her new skates is fading fast.
It's great how many children are really keen to give new things a go. When they discover it's a lot harder than they first thought their confidence takes a bit of a knock, just as Ruby's knees and elbows do as she tries to learn to roller-skate.
This confidence knock can easily turn into I-never-want-to-try that-again in a child's mind if not coaxed into receiving some help.
Ruby's dad is patient, allowing Ruby to do things for herself, but is on hand to help when his daughter is ready to ask for it.
A brightly illustrated picture book using a mixed media style of collage and illustration, showing young readers it's okay to ask for help if you need it (especially if it means they won't miss out on something as wonderful as roller skating.)
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Finally ripping the paper from the gift she discovers a pair of roller skates! They are her favourite colour too - Red!
Ruby can't wait to try them out the next day and she puts them on as soon as she can.
Ruby had never roller skated before, but she was sure it would be easy peasy.
Skating in the house proved to be a little more difficult than she thought. Dad offers some help but Ruby is sure she's got this. Surely skating is going to be Easy Peasy?
Outside brings the same problems as inside, but the knocks are a lot harder. Dad offers his help again, but Ruby's excitement with her new skates is fading fast.
It's great how many children are really keen to give new things a go. When they discover it's a lot harder than they first thought their confidence takes a bit of a knock, just as Ruby's knees and elbows do as she tries to learn to roller-skate.
This confidence knock can easily turn into I-never-want-to-try that-again in a child's mind if not coaxed into receiving some help.
Ruby's dad is patient, allowing Ruby to do things for herself, but is on hand to help when his daughter is ready to ask for it.
A brightly illustrated picture book using a mixed media style of collage and illustration, showing young readers it's okay to ask for help if you need it (especially if it means they won't miss out on something as wonderful as roller skating.)
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February 15, 2025
On Ruby's Birthday, her dad gave her a special gift...a pair of shiny, sparkly roller skates.
They were her favourite colour...RED! She loved them so much that she slept with them in her bed.
Ruby woke up the next day and discovered that Roller skating wasn't Easy Peasy at all. She wibbled and wobbled and crashed. Her dad offered to help her, but she was determined to try again.
She went outside and crashed again. That night she put the skates in the cupboard.
The next day Ruby looked at the skates, she didn't want to give up. She asked her Dad to help.
He took her to a skating rink. He held her hand. The music was loud and kids were whizzing around her.
When she let go of Dad's hand, she was skating on her own. Ruby couldn't stop smiling.
They were her favourite colour...RED! She loved them so much that she slept with them in her bed.
Ruby woke up the next day and discovered that Roller skating wasn't Easy Peasy at all. She wibbled and wobbled and crashed. Her dad offered to help her, but she was determined to try again.
She went outside and crashed again. That night she put the skates in the cupboard.
The next day Ruby looked at the skates, she didn't want to give up. She asked her Dad to help.
He took her to a skating rink. He held her hand. The music was loud and kids were whizzing around her.
When she let go of Dad's hand, she was skating on her own. Ruby couldn't stop smiling.
July 3, 2023
For the parents and grandparents who ever skated at their local rink, you will love this one. Lots of disco-skating nostalgia for me. And now, with 'everything old is new again', this book will appeal to the young readers. Will also enthuse them to try something new and encourage them to persevere when things get tough.
March 12, 2023
This is the perfect book for those who are learning something new and it feels a bit hard or for anyone who needs reminding to ask for help and be motivated not to give up! Vibrant illustrations too!
July 3, 2023
I loved this book and so did the grandkids. A story about doing it yourself but being able to ask for help too.
April 15, 2025
This picture book is a little piece of self affirming art. Loved it.
June 22, 2023
Ruby has a brand new pair of roller skates and is quite certain that she is going to find skating to be easy. She takes a couple of tumbles and soon realised she might be in need of the help dad has offered!
A fun, lighthearted story all about how we can learn to do things for the first time and how they are important experiences but it is not a problem to ask for help with them.
A fun, lighthearted story all about how we can learn to do things for the first time and how they are important experiences but it is not a problem to ask for help with them.
April 15, 2025
Easy Peasy is a wonderful story that really resonated with my family. Who hasn’t experienced the expectation that something will be easy, only to be disappointed when it turns out much harder than expected? The story highlights such an important lesson to learn (and relearn) and at the heart of this beautifully illustrated book is a loving relationship between a daughter and her dad. Recommend.
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