Rock and Roll - by Ruby Amy Thompson (Hardcover)

About the Book

Despite their many differences, Rock and Roll share several qualities that make them a perfect pair.

Book Synopsis

A sweet, laugh-out-loud story of friendship that reminds readers ages 3-7 that first impressions can be deceptive.

Rock and Roll are very different. Rock is strong, and Roll is soft. Rock hates attention. Roll loves it. But hang on...they are both team players, they are able to handle pressure, and they LOVE to get dressed up. Maybe they're not so different after all! This sweet, laugh-out-loud story of friendship reminds readers that first impressions can be deceptive.

Review Quotes

Two wildly different pals nevertheless get on swimmingly.
Squat gray Rock is described not as hard, but as "strong," while golden bread Roll is "soft" and yielding when squeezed by a brown hand. They differ in multiple ways--introvert vs. extrovert; happy in water vs. happy in air; volcanic vs. floury in origin--but the narrator points out qualities they share. They are both "team players." Rock looks "fabulous in green," and so does Roll (let's not think too much about the source of those spreading green blotches). Both are "calm under pressure"; Rock is unmoved while a boot steps on it, while Roll looks cheerful in a hot oven. Getting dressed up means painted designs on Rock and icing decorations on Roll, but they both love their looks. And they can switch roles: Rock has emotions, and Roll can be a source of strength. Finally, Rock rolls, twirling on floral skates, while Roll rocks out, vigorously beating wooden spoons on an improvised pot-and-bowl drum kit. The illustrations are minimalist but clear: Rock and Roll stand out against plain backgrounds that focus on them. Touches of humor, like Roll's tiny tongue reaching for some gooey topping and Rock's "swim" (sinking to the sea bottom), will appeal to the target audience. The language, too, is simple enough for early readers, with contrasting words in bold. Friendship goes deeper than surface similarities in this rock-solid tale of companions bonding. (Picture book. 3-6)--Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Ruby Amy Thompson spent almost a decade working in entertainment and comedy television before going back to school to study illustration--the best decision she ever made! When she isn't drawing, you'll probably find her enthusiastically batch cooking, playing video games, or perusing local coffee shops with her fiancé, Lisa.

Ruby Amy Thompson spent almost a decade working in entertainment and comedy television before going back to school to study illustration--the best decision she ever made! When she isn't drawing, you'll probably find her enthusiastically batch cooking, playing video games, or perusing local coffee shops with her fiancé, Lisa.