Ruby Molly Hawkins

Welcome to the Story World of

Ruby Molly Hawkins

Where stories grow, memories blossom, and young imaginations come to life.

About Me

Meet Ruby

I love reading books. My dad was an avid reader who encouraged me to explore literature. Some of my favourite books include *Little Women*, *Anne of Green Gables*, and *Goodnight Mister Tom*—titles I still revisit.

I also enjoy cooking. My Nanny, Molly, taught me how to cook, and we often spent time creating wonderful treats for ourselves. My favourite things to make with my boys are sausage rolls and mince pies.

Christmas holds a special place in my heart. We created wonderful memories, thanks to my dad and Nanny Molly, who made the holiday special for us all.

💫 Why I Write

I believe in the power of innocent storytelling—the kind that sparks imagination, warms hearts, and gently teaches life’s little lessons.

Each story is written with care, kindness, and the hope of sparking joy in young readers.

Discover The Books

The Vegetable Garden Series

Casper’s First Day

In this story, we are introduced to the Carrot family: Mr. and Mrs. Carrot and their young son, Casper. Today is Casper’s first day at school, and as a young carrot heading out into the big, wide world, Casper experiences a whirlwind of mixed emotions. Can he feel both excited and nervous at the same time? At the school gates, Casper meets his best friend, Colin Cucumber. This encounter helps to ease some of Casper’s nerves. However, when he sees the school building, which looks much bigger than he expected, the nerves return. Will he go to school?

Casper Carrot is new to the garden—will he make friends and feel at home? A sweet tale of new beginnings.

The New Arrivals

With each change of season, different fruits and vegetables are planted and grown in the garden. In this story, Suzy Strawberry and Olly Onion enlist the help of a friend, Tommy Tomato, as they embark on an adventure outside the vegetable garden. They will be tested as they work together to overcome their fears and uncertainties about others. But where are they going, and who is their friend?

A bunch of new fruits and veggies have just been planted! Join the garden gang as they welcome their colorful new friends.

Where does all the Rubbish go?"

In this story, Sandi Strawberry wakes up to the cries of “Help, help, help!” and soon finds herself in a rescue situation. Does Sandi have what it takes to respond? Will she know what to do? And will she be able to remember the lessons she learned at school? Let’s hope so, because others are counting on her!

The Hawkins Family Series

Sweet Briar

The day has finally arrived: the Hawkins family are moving to their new home, and they arrive just before the removal lorry.

Excitedly, the children explore the garden and challenge each other to see who can do the best cartwheels. While Dad and the removal men work, Nanny Molly prepares a delicious meal.

The children unpack their boxes in their bedrooms, and later that day, three friendly faces appear over the garden gate. After introductions, lifelong friendships begin to form.

Best Ride Ever

In this story, the entire family visits the funfair. Harry, Ben, Ruby and Jonny each have their favourite ride, but which one will they try first? Can they fit in all the rides? Is the Helter Skelter too high? Is Cowboy City too dangerous? Are the Bumpy Cars too fast for the grandparents? Finally, there is the train, but which ride will be considered the best of all?

Christmas at 61

The story begins with Dad and the children visiting Nanny and Grandad’s house on a cold, pre-Christmas day. However, the children soon realise that there are no Christmas decorations or even a Christmas tree in the house. They start to wonder where Father Christmas will leave their grandparents’ presents—could it be that Nanny and Grandad are on Father Christmas’s naughty list?

Determined to change this situation, the children refuse to leave until the house is decorated and filled with Christmas cheer.

A magical holiday story filled with wonder, laughter, and the cozy feeling of home.

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Where Did It All Start?

The Spark Behind the Stories

📝 A Notebook, a Cup of Tea, and a Memory

Every story has a beginning, and mine began when I was gifted a diary from my dad as a young girl. I would sit in my bedroom and write about different things that were important to me at that time. Many years later, I continue to write a day-to-day diary..

🌿 The Vegetable Garden Series

In the Vegetable Garden Series, as each season changes, different fruits and vegetables are planted and grown in the garden, where they come to life and have fun with each other. You will get to know how the different characters work together to overcome uncertainties of new beginnings and surroundings.

🏡 The Hawkins Family Series

Drawn from the laughter, challenges, and adventures of my own childhood, these stories The Hawkins Family Series is based on my recollections of my childhood and features the fictional Hawkins Family: three brothers and a sister, aged between 3 and 8, who are brought up by their father single-handedly. reflect the love and lessons of growing up in a lively, close-knit family.

Meet Your Favorite Characters

Oscar Orange is cool, calm, and clever.
His oranges roll through the garden and with his laidback vibe, He’s always thinking before he acts.
His favorite part of the day? Making Lily Lemon laugh with his silly jokes.

Oscar loves:

Join Oscar as he shows that being calm and clever is just as exciting as being loud and bold.

Meet Your Favorite Characters

Lilly loves:

Join lily as she looks out over the garden, spreading her joy and a cheerful, lemony light all around!

Meet Your Favorite Characters

Tommy Tomato is the brave leader of the Garden Gang! He’s round, red, and always ready for an adventure.
With his steady smile and thoughtful ideas, Tommy helps his friends solve problems and discover new things every day.
He’s known for keeping everyone together — whether it’s a race through the radish rows or a game of veggie hide-and-seek.

Tommy loves:

Join Tommy as he leads the way, encourages his friends, and proves that kindness makes you the strongest of all!

Meet Your Favorite Characters

Suzy Strawberry isn’t just any berry; she’s bright, bold and full of personality!

With her big, sparkly eyes, cheerful smile, and stylish boots, Suzy is always ready to bring a splash of fun wherever she goes.

Suzy loves:

Join Suzy on her fun-filled adventures. She's about to explore so many exciting things, face some tricky challenges, and make lots of new friends along the way.

It’s going to be a thrilling journey, and you won’t want to miss a moment of the fun!

Meet Your Favorite Characters

Olly Onion might have a lot of layers, but inside he’s a softie! He can be a little shy at first, but he’s super gentle and kind-hearted.

With his cute brown boots, he’s the garden’s thoughtful thinker. And even if he gets a bit teary (it happens to onions), he never lets those pesky allergies slow him down!.

Olly Loves

Join Olly as he learns to be brave, speak up, and let his imagination bloom!

Meet Casper Carrot

Casper Carrot is our small, cheerful carrot, who has a vibrant orange colour! He happily attends St. James School alongside his best buddy, Colin Cucumber.

Together, they’re excited to learn new things and make plenty of new friends along the way!

Casper Loves

playing with his favourite toys! One of his all-time favourites is Carrot Cricket, and it’s such a joy to see the excitement on his face. He has a great time singing along to the latest tunes while rocking his awesome blue headphones. Honestly, it’s hard not to smile when you see just how much fun he’s having!

Join Casper as he explores the friendly vegetable garden for the first time, learning new and amazing things while making lots of new friends.

Meet Your Favorite Characters

Sandi Strawberry is a sweet and creative red berry! She can be a bit shy and sometimes finds it tricky to stay focused or figure out how her fruit and veggie friends are feeling. But her unique perspective makes her special!.

Sandi loves:

Join Sandi on her delightful adventures as she blossoms from a shy little strawberry into a confident friend, making new friends among the flowers in the garden. Together with Suzy, they create sparkly necklaces and bracelets that are just as unique as they are.

Lily Lemon

Olly Onion

Suzy Strawberry

Tommy Tomato

Oscar Orange

Forthcoming Stories

What’s Next in Ruby’s Story World?

New tales are always blooming! Keep an eye out for upcoming adventures in both the Vegetable Garden and Hawkins Family series.

Come in, Explore, and let your imagination bloom.

Words From Our Readers

A Magical Escape for My Kids

My daughters adore the Vegetable Garden Series—these stories have made bedtime so much more special.

Captures the Innocence of Childhood

Ruby’s books remind me of my own childhood and are a hit with all my students in class.

Wholesome, Heartfelt, and Timeless

In a fast-paced world, Ruby’s stories bring us back to the magic of simple, meaningful reading.

Stories That Spark Conversations

These stories spark my son’s imagination and open up the sweetest little chats every time we read.

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