Caroline, Rosalie and Ruby

Discover a heartfelt story about friendship, compassion, and supporting someone through illness with Caroline, Rosalie and Ruby: Grandma’s Stories Series. This sensitive children’s book follows two cousins who learn that their shared best friend has a brain tumor. Together, they begin thinking of meaningful ways to comfort and support her during a frightening time.

Through its gentle storytelling, the book encourages young readers to understand empathy, kindness, teamwork, and the importance of standing beside a friend facing a serious challenge. It also allows parents, teachers, and caregivers to begin age-appropriate conversations about illness, fear, friendship, and emotional support.

This edition of Caroline, Rosalie, and Ruby:

• Presents a thoughtful story about childhood friendship and illness
• Encourages compassion, empathy, and emotional awareness
• Shows how friends can offer comfort during difficult moments
• Promotes teamwork, kindness, and creative thinking

Whether shared at home or discussed in a classroom, Caroline, Rosalie, and Ruby remind children that thoughtful actions, friendship, and kindness can make someone feel less alone.

Contributor(s): Barbara Dolan
Illustrator: Tracey Hudson Countz

About the Contributor(s):

Barbara Dolan is the creator of the Grandma’s Stories Series. Her children’s books combine relatable experiences with meaningful lessons about friendship, kindness, perseverance, compassion, and emotional growth.

Tracey Hudson Countz is the illustrator of Caroline, Rosalie, and Ruby. Her illustrations help bring the characters and their heartfelt friendship story to life for young readers.

ISBN-13: 979-8777993762
Language: English
Format: Paperback
Pages: 57
Dimensions: 15.24 × 0.33 × 22.86 cm
Dimensions in Inches: 6 × 0.13 × 9 inches
Item Weight: 141 g
Publication Date: December 4, 2021
Series: Grandma’s Stories Series, Book 7