Ralph, Flying Hound
- Publisher
- Running the Goat, Books & Broadsides
- Initial publish date
- Oct 2016
- Subjects
- Poetry (see also Stories in Verse), Humorous Stories, Dogs
Next / Previous structural navigation
Accessibility summary
Table of contents navigation
Full alternative textual descriptions
EPUB Accessibility Specification 1.0 AA
Use of high contrast between text and background color
Print-equivalent page numbering
Single logical reading order
-
eBook
- ISBN
- 9781927917657
- Publish Date
- Oct 2016
Library Ordering Options
Description
In the tradition of Robert Service's poetic tall tales, Dave Paddon's Ralph, Flying Hound brings readers a hilarious recitation about a dog that just won't give up. Along with his canine comrades, Ralph chases anything that moves, and usually catches it too. But when his aspirations go skyward, even his four furry friends—Nance, Lucky, Spot 1 and Spot 2—wonder if Ralph's aiming too high. Will Ralph catch that big orange duck? Will pilot Greg ever get those crazy dogs out of his hair? And how did those mutts end up in the drink?
An accomplished reciter and storyteller, Dave Paddon has crafted a fabulous "dog-bites-helicopter" tale, told with his signature warm and quirky wit and inspired by a true story. He may be new to children's literature circles, but Dave Paddon is an old hand at recitations; he's been called "the Rock Star of Newfoundland recitation writers" and this wonderful book will show readers why. Newcomer alex kolano has created delightfully playful illustrations that bring Ralph, his friends and their adventures to life.
Ralph, Flying Hound will catch the hearts of readers young and old.
About the authors
Awards
- Commended, A top-ten read for TD Summer Reading Club
Editorial Reviews
"Alex Kolano’s cartoon-like illustrations superbly complement the humour found in Paddon’s poetry. End material indicates that Ralph, Flying Hound is both Paddon and Kolano’s first picture book. Hopefully, it marks just the beginning of a winning collaboration... Highly Recommended."
"A fresh and charming narrative reminiscent of the tall-tale storytelling tradition with illustrations that are its ideal complement."