--- product_id: 2476398 title: "Ralph Tells a Story" price: "€ 22.17" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/2476398-ralph-tells-a-story store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Ralph Tells a Story **Price:** € 22.17 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Ralph Tells a Story - **How much does it cost?** € 22.17 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/2476398-ralph-tells-a-story) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description “…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. Review: Finding Inspiration - 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. Review: Absolutely perfect- how did I live without this book in my classroom?! - I just received this book, read it once, and was so excited about how great it was I had to write a review immediately! "Ralph Tells A Story" is about a boy who can't seem to find inspiration for writing anywhere. He watches as his classmates write story after story, yet never finds any inspiration. By the end, Ralph learns that even the simplest, seemingly-boring aspects of his life can be the catalyst for compelling stories! As a 1st grade teacher, I know that this will be such an important book as a teach students to write "small moment stories." It's funny and cleverly-written, yet simple enough for young children to understand, and I feel confident that my students will be inspired to write! Although it's a great book in the classroom, I also think it's a worthy addition to any young writer's home library! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #66,219 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #849 in Children's School Issues #1,944 in Children's Humor #2,462 in Children's Activity Books (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,700 Reviews | ## Images ![Ralph Tells a Story - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81+kOmblJeL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Finding Inspiration *by M***E on November 26, 2024* 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely perfect- how did I live without this book in my classroom?! *by G***G on January 23, 2019* I just received this book, read it once, and was so excited about how great it was I had to write a review immediately! "Ralph Tells A Story" is about a boy who can't seem to find inspiration for writing anywhere. He watches as his classmates write story after story, yet never finds any inspiration. By the end, Ralph learns that even the simplest, seemingly-boring aspects of his life can be the catalyst for compelling stories! As a 1st grade teacher, I know that this will be such an important book as a teach students to write "small moment stories." It's funny and cleverly-written, yet simple enough for young children to understand, and I feel confident that my students will be inspired to write! Although it's a great book in the classroom, I also think it's a worthy addition to any young writer's home library! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Story *by T***M on October 4, 2025* Kids and parents alike will love the characters, story, and illustrations. Kids will ask for it to be read over and over. 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