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!
Author Biography
Abby Hanlon has a master's degree in early childhood education from the City College of New York and bachelor's from Barnard College. Abby has taught creative writing and first grade in the New York City public school system. Inspired by her student's 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. Abby lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and her two children. Learn more about the author: www.abbyhanlon.com
