Ralph Tells a Story

Written and illustrated by Abby Hanlon

Ralph struggles to find stories until he discovers inspiration in the smallest things.

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34 pages· 747 words· Est. 9 min read· 460L

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Bookroo's summary

Ralph faces a blank page every day, convinced he has no stories to tell. Despite his teacher's encouragement, inspiration eludes him. But with a little help from his classmates, Ralph learns that even the smallest moments can spark a great story. Will he finally find his voice and fill his pages with tales? Discover how Ralph's journey transforms his view of storytelling and creativity.

From the publisher

“…A promising debut by Abby Hanlon, a former first-grade teacher who does delightful childlike drawings.” –USA TodayNothing ever happens to Ralph. So every day when it’s time to write stories, Ralph thinks really hard. He stares at his paper. He stares at the ceiling. But he has no stories! With the help of his classmates, Ralph realizes that a great story can be about something very little…and that maybe he really does have some stories to tell. Debut author/illustrator Abby Hanlon’s endearing text and charming watercolor and colored pencil illustrations prove that writing can be fun! This story works nicely with Lucy Calkins’ Writer’s Workshop model of teaching.

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