Ralph Tells a Story
by Abby Hanlon
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"...A promising debut by Abby Hanlon, a former first-grade teacher who does delightful childlike drawings." --USA Today
Nothing 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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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780761461807
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Authors
- Abby Hanlon
- Publisher
- Two Lions
- Published Date
- September 18, 2012
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 40
- Physical Info
- 8.25 in L x 10.3 in W (0.9 lb)
This book was so helpful as my students were introduced to narrative writing
This was such a fun book to read to my daughters ( 7 and 11). It also proved there really are stories all around you..
Amazing book for introducing writing time to second graders! Had my kids giggling and excited for writing
A wonderful story about finding your own voice!
In Ralph Tells a Story, Abby Hanlon captures the wonderful struggle of creativity through the eyes of Ralph, a young boy who believes that nothing ever happens to him. As writing time approaches, Ralph finds himself stuck with a blank page, staring at the ceiling in search of inspiration. Overwhelmed by the pressure to create a compelling story, he feels like he has nothing to share.With encouragement from his classmates, Ralph begins to discover that great stories can emerge from the simplest moments in life. As he learns to look at the world from different angles, he realizes that even the tiniest experiences can spark imagination and storytelling.Hanlon's endearing text, paired with charming watercolor and colored pencil illustrations, invites young readers to embrace the joy of writing. Ralph Tells a Story not only entertains but also reinforces the idea that everyone has a story to tell, making it an excellent complement to Lucy Calkins’ Writer’s Workshop model. This delightful picture book encourages creativity and celebrates the art of storytelling, inspiring children to find the extraordinary in the ordinary.
