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Would you believe that Ralph the dog can talk? Yip, yip, yip --it's true! With bestselling author Lois Ehlert's simple, funny, call-and-response text and bold, playful collage illustrations, this fresh, young book is sure to get little ones laughing (and talking to their dogs!)

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  • “We built a house for him and a really high fence all around our backyard. Hey, Ralph! Where are you? ROOF ROOFRalph likes to chase the backyard birds. I always tell him no, but he never listens. Ralph, what's on that tree? BARK BARK BARK”
  • “I think Ralph needs a long walk in the woods. How's the path feel on your paws, Ralph? ROUGH ROUGHSo we race back home on the soft grass. As I latch the fence gate, we hear a howl. What's that, Ralph? WOLF WOLF”
  • “Don't be scared, Ralph He can't get in. But want to come into the house with me? YEP YEP YEPOh, Ralph, isn't it great to have a friend? ZZZZZ Good night, sleepyhead. Talk to you tomorrow!”

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I bet you won't believe me, but our dog can talk. I found out when we first brought him home and I asked: What's your name? RRRALPH RALPH

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This book is in Texas 2x2 Reading List - 2012. (authoritative list)

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  1. Lois Ehlert (Author)

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  1. Lois Ehlert (Illustrator)

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Publisher: Beach Lane Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
Country: US
Publication Date: 2011
ISBN: 978-1442413054
Page Count: 40

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