Ralph is a funny character, he just can't seem to keep a good job down.Follow Ralph's interesting journey through his eclectic careerClever word play specific to Ralph's jobs is used to create a catchy story that will keep you chuckling through each page.
Mrs. Denham sat in her parlour, a two years old baby boy asleep upon her lap, and an anxious, mournful expression upon her face. She wore the dress of a widow, -a dress so new in its folds that it was evidently but a short time since the Dread Messenger had paused at her threshold to bear away its master and bread-winner. The room was a shabby one; the fire but a handful of dusty ashes; rain fell without in the dreary street; it was growing dusk, and a soul-depressing cry of "Want chee-e-ep? Do ye want chee-e-eps?" arose ever and anon, as the ragged Irish chip boy wandered up and down. It was a street of cheap houses in the suburbs of Liverpool, where the misery of poor gentility is perhaps more without alloy than in any other town. But the door burst open, and a bright-faced, rosy, blue-eyed boy entered, with the freshness of out-of-doors upon him.
Ralph loves poetry and loves reading.His book of poetry is all about the activities that kids do every day.Children will love reading and associating with Ralph's daily chores and interests.
Parents want to have meaningful discussions with their children but don't always know how. This book, written by a school psychologist, tells short stories that impart morals and life lessons and then asks questions to begin meaningful discussions. It covers otherwise difficult to approach topics such as death and bullying as well as thankfulness, self-esteem, and serving others. It's a kid-friendly way to have the discussions parents want and kids need.