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About The Book

Lois Ehlert’s classic story about a very special talking dog named Rrralph is now available as a Classic Board Book!

Meet Rrralph, the talking dog! He’s the smartest pup around, and he can tell you all about whether the path is rough, rough on his paws, or whether he wants to come inside. (Yep, yep, he does!)

Featuring Lois Ehlert’s signature bold and playful collage illustrations and funny call-and-response text, RRRalph is sure to get little ones laughing (and talking to their dogs!).

This book is now available as a Classic Board Book, perfect for the youngest of readers.

About The Author

Photograph © Lillian Schultz

Lois Ehlert (1934–2021) illustrated numerous inventive, celebrated, and bestselling picture books, including Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, Mice, Ten Little Caterpillars, and her own Holey Moley, The Scraps Book, RRRalph, Lots of Spots, Boo to You!, Leaf Man, Snowballs, Waiting for Wings, Planting a Rainbow, Growing Vegetable Soup, and Color Zoo, which received a Caldecott Honor.

About The Illustrator

Photograph © Lillian Schultz

Lois Ehlert (1934–2021) illustrated numerous inventive, celebrated, and bestselling picture books, including Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, Mice, Ten Little Caterpillars, and her own Holey Moley, The Scraps Book, RRRalph, Lots of Spots, Boo to You!, Leaf Man, Snowballs, Waiting for Wings, Planting a Rainbow, Growing Vegetable Soup, and Color Zoo, which received a Caldecott Honor.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Little Simon (May 1, 2016)
  • Length: 36 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781481452113
  • Ages: 2 - 4

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Awards and Honors

  • Texas 2x2 Reading List
  • ALA Notable Children's Book Nominee
  • Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year Selection Title
  • A Baker's Dozen Title (PA)

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