Ruby Finkelman Finds the Real Magic

“A cheerful tale about how one small change can make all the difference in the world.” * Kirkus Reviews *“Ruby Finkelman Finds the Real Magic is a funny picture book about a girl whose foray into and return from disobeying the rules teach her that being an all-around mensch makes the world a more peaceful place.” * Foreword Clarion Review *“Ruby Finkelman Finds the Real Magic is an original, charming, deftly crafted, and fun read from cover to cover.” * Midwest Book Review *“What does being a mensch have to do with brushing your teeth? Doing the right thing, even when it’s small, is a kind of magic that sparkles as brightly as Ruby’s pearly whites in this hilarious, Yiddish-infused tall tale.” – Dr. Audrey Barbakoff, librarian and author of The Schlemiel Kids Save the Moon“So delightful! A beautiful message, with…humor and joyfulness and menschleikeit throughout!” – Senior Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, Central Synagogue

Dr. Mike King, a pediatric dentist and comedian, charms young patients with humor and magic. He’s penned children’s books Ruby Finkelman Finds the Real Magic, Flossopher and the Brushing Trees and Enamel the Camel, as well as the touching Dad Spelled Backward, detailing his path to fatherhood. Mike resides in NYC with his family.

Shahar Kober is an award-winning illustrator who has illustrated over 70 children’s books including work by former Children’s Laureate Michael Mopurgo, Israel’s national poet Hayim Bialik and award-winning children’s author Adam Lehrhaupt. His illustrations have been exhibited internationally. He lives in Israel near Haifa where he teaches at The Haifa University School of Design.