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Book synopsis

Early one golden morning on Norris Lake, Ruby the Vizsla stretches her long legs on the dock and breathes in the warm Tennessee air. Beside her stands Fig, her wide-eyed teenage sidekick, who is discovering the whole big world for the very first time. Today is going to be a very good day.

Come along as Ruby and Fig - with a little terrier named Biscuit close behind - set out to explore every corner of their lake. They meet Tito, a small painted turtle whose shell gleams like a mossy green stone. They watch dragonflies stitch the air with sunlight. They chase ripples across the shallows, sniff pine-sweet trails through the woods, and rest in the cool shade when the sun climbs high. And when evening comes and the sky turns pink over the water, Ruby teaches Fig the very best thing about a good day at the lake: how to be still, how to listen, and how to feel loved.

Gently told and richly illustrated, A Day at the Lake is a warm, unhurried picture book about curiosity, patience, and the everyday magic of being outdoors with someone who loves you. Big sister Ruby shows little Fig that adventure doesn't have to be loud to matter - sometimes it's a turtle, a sunbeam, or the sound of your own paws on a wooden dock.

Perfect for ages 3-7, for bedtime read-alouds, and for any child (or grown-up) who has ever loved a dog, a lake, or a long summer day. This is Book 1 of the Ruby & Fig Series - a heartfelt collection celebrating friendship, nature, and the quiet lessons that shape a young heart.

Book details

• Full title: Ruby & Fig
• Subtitle: A Day At the Lake
• Author: Darla P O'Connor
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 34
• EAN: 9798996747603
• ID: 53241699
• Publisher: Fundamentally Human
• Weight: 106 g
• Dimensions: 216 × 216 × 2 mm
• Date of publishing: 04. July 2026

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