"There is no Jessica," said Ruthie's parents. But of course there was. She ate with Ruthie, played with Ruthie, and was sorry when Ruthie was bad. Nobody could see Jessica — except Ruthie. When it came time for Ruthie to go to school, Jessica went with her. Her parents hoped Ruthie would find a friend at school who would replace Jessica. They were in for a (happy) surprise!
"There is no Jessica," said Ruthie's parents. But of course there was. She ate with Ruthie, played with Ruthie, and was sorry when Ruthie was bad. Nobody could see Jessica — except Ruthie. When it came time for Ruthie to go to school, Jessica went with her. Her parents hoped Ruthie would find a friend at school who would replace Jessica. They were in for a (happy) surprise!
| ISBN-13: | 9780688158477 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Publication date: | 05/27/1998 |
| Pages: | 24 |
| Sales rank: | 61,084 |
| Product dimensions: | 7.50(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.00(d) |
| Age Range: | 3 - 8 Years |
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