In this preschool tale from the world of Gossie & Friends, water-loving goslings Ruby and Rufus play on the pond come rain, sleet, snow, or shine! Ruby and Rufus play at the pond every day. They swim in the rain. They swim when it's windy. Nothing can stop this inseparable pair from doing what they love—until one day, the pond turns to ICE! Could it be that a frozen pond is twice as nice? Ruby & Rufus features the perfectly pitched storytelling and adorable illustrations so beloved by fans of Olivier Dunrea's Gossie&Friends series. "Rounding out Dunrea’s Gossie & Friends series at 12 picture books, his latest has all the simplicity,  playfulness, and verve that have made Gossie (2002), Gossie & Gertie (2002), and their companion books so appealing to young children." – Booklist,  STARRED review "A swimmingly good title to share in all kinds of weather." – School Library Journal "There's lots to love here." – Kirkus Olivier Dunrea is the creator of beautiful and well-loved children’s books. A painter and a sculptor, his work centers around farms, animals, architecture, and folklore. He lives in the tiny village of Narrowsburg, New York, in the Catskill Mountains.