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    Ralph Tells a Story by Abby Hanlon | Book Spotlight

    Bianca SchulzeBy Bianca Schulze2 Mins Read Ages 4-8 Picture Books
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    Published: October 10, 2012

    Picture BookAbby Hanlon‘ s Ralph Tells a Story.

    For every child who ever thought they had nothing to write about!

    Reading level: Ages 6 and up

    Paperback: 36 pages

    Overview

    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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    Illustration copyright © 2012 by Abby Hanlon
    About the Author
    Abby Hanlon
    Abby Hanlon

    Abby Hanlon has a master’s degree in early childhood education from the City College of New York and bachelor’s from Barnard College, Columbia University. Abby has taught creative writing and first grade in the New York City public school system. Inspired by her students’ storytelling and drawings, Abby began to write her own stories for children. Determined to illustrate her stories, Abby taught herself to draw after not having drawn since childhood.Ralph Tells a Story is her first book. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and their two children. To learn more, visit her website: http://www.abbyhanlon.com/

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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

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    1. jean olaughlin on November 6, 2012 7:13 pm

      great giveaways!

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    2. Bianca Schulze on November 14, 2012 3:30 pm

      Congratulations to Evie Harris! She is the winner of the super cute picture book. Enjoy!

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