Ruby Sings the Blues by Niki Daly is a joy to read aloud. It is the story of Ruby, who is LOUD! She talks loudly, even though she tries to be quiet. So after being too loud at home and too loud at school, she decides to just be silent. But that is when two neighbors step in and encourage her to use that loud voice to sing jazz. If you are a person with a booming voice that you rarely get to use, this is great fun to read aloud. Just let loose your inner Ruby and get those eagerly listening kids to jump in surprise.