Key West Critters Series


By Cornelia Jacobs

Illustrated by Mitzi Kesterson

Ruby Crosses Duval Street


Ruby loves living the life of a chicken in tropical Key West. There's only one problem. The beautiful, juicy mango Ruby is craving is on the other side of the busiest street in town! Can she find a way to get the sweet mango snack?


Follow Ruby's rhyming adventure and explore the island with Ruby.


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Peter the Pelican: A Key West Hero


Peter the Pelican loves flying over the beautiful island of Key West, enjoying its famous sunsets. One day, he spots two little lost chicks who have wandered too far from their mother hen. What's a pelican to do? Can he help the chicks return home?


Enjoy this gentle, rhyming exploration of Key West with these Key West locals.


This book touches briefly on Key West's official motto, and demonstrates how one can use unique qualities to help others.

An image of author Cornelia Jacobs

Author Cornelia Jacobs

An image of illustrator Mitzi Kesterson

Illustrator Mitzi Kesterson

A coloring page showing Ruby and Zippy nervously avoiding a golf cart wheel on Duval Street.
A coloring page including Ruby, Zippy, and their names.

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Hardcovers are $24.99 + tax and shipping. You can avoid the shipping costs by buying at one of our in-person events.

Event Dates


May 21, 2026

Walk on White

Meet with author, Cornelia Jacobs, at the Walk on White, Key West, near Key West Cakes. 6-9 Free libations and art, too!


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Artisan Market

On select Sundays, look for our stand at the Higgs Beach Artisan Market. 10:00-12