Quick Look
- Meet Scotland's answer to Bambi!
- Set in the Scottish Highlands and starring some of Scotland's most famous animals
- A charming story of friendship, teamwork and appreciating each other's strengths, written in Lynne Rickards' signature rhyme, accompanied by Jonna Dempsey's characterful illustrations
- A red deer story from the best-selling creator of Skye the Puffling
Rory the little red deer and his best friend Ruby have different strengths. Can they work together? A fun rhyming story from the writer of the bestselling Skye the Puffling featuring adorable illustrations of famous Scottish wildlife.
Description
Rory, a young red deer calf, loves playing with his best pal Ruby, having friendly competitions to discover who is the best: Rory can jump the highest, but Ruby can run the fastest. But when a game of treasure hunt goes wrong, can the little deer use their strengths, and those of their friends, to save the day?
Written in Lynne Rickards' signature rhyme, this is a playful tale of friendship, teamwork and appreciating others' strengths. Jonna Dempsey's characterful illustrations of Scottish animals and landscapes are full of charming details to spot.
From the author of best-selling Skye the Puffling and Rowan the Red Squirrel, Rory the Little Red Deer is a fun and lively celebration of one of Scotland's most famous animals.
Reviews
Praise for Lynne Rickards:
'A heartwarming story of finding one's place in life. The rhyming text and colourful illustrations make this a very appealing book for young readers.'
-- The Scotsman on Lewis Clowns Around
'A delightful book to read aloud to children.'
-- Childtastic Books on Rowan the Red Squirrel
'Written in a lovely rich rhyme, this is a delightful story'
-- Carousel on Harris the Hero
Author
Lynne Rickards was born in Canada and has called Scotland home for over twenty years. She grew up reading Dr Seuss books and as a result she enjoys writing in rhyme. Lynne is the author of many much-loved picture books starring Scottish wildlife, including Skye the Puffling, Oran the Curious Otter, Willow the Wildcat and Rowan the Red Squirrel. Lynne lives in Glasgow, Scotland.
Jonna Dempsey is a Scottish children's author and illustrator whose work is rooted in nature. She had a successful career as a psychotherapist, but motherhood inspired her to change her career and study Children's Book Illustration at Leith School of Art, Edinburgh. Jonna specialises in narrative non-fiction but also loves traditional stories and folklore. She lives in Edinburgh, Scotland.
