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RUI Press for Kids

Stories that help us become.

RUI Press for Kids publishes books to read, color, and help create for families, homeschoolers, and classrooms. Our books invite children and the adults alongside them to tell stories, explore who they are, and ask an important question: Who do I want to be?

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New series

Meet The Old Tree Friends

Down by the swamp live Fred the frog, Ralph the scorpion, Simon the snake, Timothy the mouse, and Chloe the hippo. Their read-aloud stories are about friendship, kindness, belonging, and who we are becoming.

Read about book 1: Chloe’s Birthday

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Front cover of Chloe’s Birthday, The Old Tree Friends book 1, by Dr. Tim Stafford

The Old Tree Friends · Book 1

Chloe’s Birthday

A very special day. A little time together.

Tomorrow is Chloe’s birthday. Has anyone remembered? A warm, funny story about friendship, belonging, and making time for others.

More titles will appear here as they are released.