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Ricky, the Rock that Wanted to Wander

Ricky, the Rock that Wanted to Wander

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Ricky is back! But maybe not for long, as Ricky longs to leave the hill, his home and his friends and seek out new adventures traveling the world!

Ricky loves all the rocks on the hill, and especially loves his best friend, Tess (a tin foil ball). But he's been increasingly longing to leave his home and travel the world:

 

“Friends!” Ricky said, with strength and conviction,

“Its time I rolled past this hill’s jurisdiction.

I love you all dearly, and I’ll miss all your faces,

But I’m longing to leave and explore other places.”


The rocks all looked stunned - shocked, if you will,

And couldn’t believe Rick was leaving the hill.

They began to protest, shouting reasons to stay,

But tess just stepped up, “we won’t stand in your way.

We love you, of course, and we’ll miss you so much,

So go and be happy, and please stay in touch!“

 

But as Ricky ventures out to see the world, will he continue wanting to see more, or will he miss his friends and family, and realize that there's truly no place like home?

From the author of the best selling Ricky, the Rock that Couldn't Roll and Patrick Picklebottom and the Penny Book, comes this funny and charming story about the wonder of exploration - and the value of home and loved ones.

Combining the spirit of The Giving Tree with the rhyme and rhythm of Dr. Seuss, Tess, the Tin is ideal for both boys and girls, ages 3-8, and grades K-3. This latest story featuring the "You Rock Group" is a book that kids are sure to cherish as they grow, and ask to read over and over again!

ISBN: 978-0578483894

Dimensions: 10 x 10 x .3

Hardcover: 32 pages

Ages: 3-9 years old

DETAILS

ISBN: 978-1958514153
Pub Date: October 13, 2026
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Size: 10" x 10"
Grades: K-3
Language: English
Publisher: Lyric & Stone Publishing

Ricky, the Rock that Wanted to Wander

A Great Book About: 

Developing a sense of adventure 

Self-reliance 

The importance of friends and family

Love and support

Ricky is back in a brand new adventure as he exoplores only to discover that there's just no place like home!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

MR. JAY

Mr. Jay is a bestselling author and public speaker who left the world of marketing to tackle the far more competitive world of children's book writing. He lives in Red Bank, NJ, with his wife Amanda and his kids, Bria, Oakland, Weston and Sienna, who provide most of the inspiration for his books.

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customer reviews

4.8/5 based on over 430 Amazon Reviews

Charles

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Great book for 8 year old grandson

Got this book after reading reviews online. My grandson loved it and we promptly got the other books in this limited series too! Great graphics and the story is very engaging.

Chris L.

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Another Heartwarming Tale from the 'You Rock!' Series

-If you loved the original book, "Ricky, the Rock that Just Couldn't Rhyme," you'll adore this sequel too. It maintains the charm and warmth of the first book while introducing a delightful new adventure.

 

-The story is exceptionally cute, with endearing characters and a relatable plot that captivates young readers.

 

-The illustrations are top-notch, vividly bringing the story to life and engaging children's imaginations.

 

-The book carries a valuable message about perseverance and self-belief, teaching kids the importance of trying and never giving up, even when faced with challenges.

Karen S. Simpson

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I LOVE this book series!

I came across this book series on Amazon and I fell in love with the characters, the story and especially with the colorful illustrations. My grandbaby loves to collect rocks along nature walks and hikes so I thought what a fun thing to make a whole project of it. Collect the rocks, paint and decorate them, name them after the characters in the book and enjoy the books. I cannot wait!

Gwen

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Very fun and cute picture book!

I read this book to my grandson’s first grade class. The pictures and story kept their attention. The story has inspiration. They loved it! Good book.

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