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Where Will You Go, Ricky Jo?

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A beautiful and fun illustrated story that children and grown ups can enjoy alike

Where Will You Go, Ricky Jo? by Tom Murdoch is a delightful story that can be enjoyed by by everyone. You don't need to be a child to enjoy it this lovely book, though it does make for a perfect bedtime story that can be shared with the little ones. The illustrations by Marina Vaselinovic are also beautiful and captivating, and they also give depth to the story.


No matter how many times I've read it, I still enjoy it very much, and despite not being part of the target demographic for this book; I not only enjoyed it but I also found it comforting. I did share this book with my younger brother and he also enjoyed this book very much, so it not only has my seal of approval but it has his seal of approval as well. This just serves to show that Where Will You Go, Ricky Jo? can be enjoyed by people of all ages.


Where Will You Go, Ricky Jo? is truly a perfect children's book and I have only good thing to say about it. I previously had read one of Tom Murdoch's children books and I was impressed by his work, so I had high expectations for this book and they were certainly exceed. If you haven't had the chance to read any of Tom Murdoch's work, I would highly recommend that you pick up this book or if you're simply looking for a great bedtime storybook, add Where Will You Go, Ricky Jo? to you list. It is a absolute must read.

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Synopsis

Take your child on an exciting storytime journey with the adventurous Ricky Jo, a little pup looking to explore his big dreams and share in new experiences.
More than ever, we want our children to be passionate about learning, confident in their creativity, and eager to seek out new places and adventures; even if they're only heading off to dreamland.
Tom Murdoch's book, Where will you go, Ricky Jo?, is a colorful and engaging story about a cute chihuahua who's always ready for a little exploration.
You and your child will love following along with Ricky Jo as he races off in a fire truck, soars the open skies in an airplane, rides a horse across the plains, and visits a farm; all before heading off to bed and embarking on new and exciting adventures only found in his dreams.
A classic bedtime story sure to inspire the imagination, this kid's book features colorfully vibrant illustrations and rhythmic prose that keep the story moving along at a good pace while making each page more delightful than the last.

About the author

Tom Murdoch is an award-winning advertising copywriter and creative director of a boutique advertising agency. He has collaborated with artists, film stars, and radio personalities over the course of forty years as a partner of Murdoch Marketing, the advertising agency he owns with his wife Nancy. view profile

Published on July 30, 2021

0-1000 words

Genre: Picture Books

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