Alexis and Ralph the Dragon [Paperback]

Bernard Kowalski (Author), Dawn Phillips (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 25, 2009

This children's book is an adorable story of a baby dragon left on a human couple's doorstep. Raised as a little boy, Ralph doesn't know he's a dragon until he meets other children. Befriended by a little girl, Alexis, they discover acceptance and learn to celebrate their differences, and how much they have in common. Written in language for young children, Ralph has a tongue-in-cheek humor that will get a few chuckles from the adult reading the story.

--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: PublishAmerica (May 25, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1607491672
• ISBN-13: 978-1607491675
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,691,169 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I wrote Alexis and Ralph the Dragon for my daughter Alexis when she was three years old and she loved it .Over the years it has entertained many other children in my life.
I have been a stock broker for over 24 years but nothing gives me as much joy as seeing the laughter on the faces of the kids that love this book.
If you like this book please check out Ralph the Dragon Learns to Fly and Meets the Blue Butterfly and other Ralph books soon to be released.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book! Great Meanings - An awesome message, September 16, 2009

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James Rudy "Jaime Rudy" (Boca Raton, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Alexis and Ralph the Dragon (Paperback)

Alexis and Ralph the Dragon is a well written story for children that really is essential for children to learn at an impressionable age. It has a good message and that message is be true to yourself, love yourself for who you are and you will always find people that love you and find you to be a worthwhile friend. I took other valuable meanings from this book as well. This book has special meaning to me as I too can recall my childhood similiar to this story; somewhat anyways. Even if your not as different as Ralph the Dragon, finding that special "first Good friend or first love" and keeping them is most likely an unintentional underlining message here as well full of merit. (and they lived happily ever after). Certainly something to strive for! For me, my best friends are the ones I've known and loved all my life. They can be trusted. I give this a 10 out of 10 because it is well written for children, is entertaining, and most importantly carries a terrific message not normally seen in so many other children books. The illustrations also were exceptionally rich and almost 3D. Bravo.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, great message!, December 18, 2009

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Theresa M. Kuhn - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Alexis and Ralph the Dragon (Paperback)

My child received this book as a gift. I've read it to her now several times and she loves it every time. I recommend it highly.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I Love RALPH!!, June 29, 2009

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BOOKLOVINGMOM (Hollywood, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Alexis and Ralph the Dragon (Paperback)

This is the cutest childrens book I've read in a long time. It was brought to my summer camp group by one of the campers, and I read it to the group during our 'reading time'. Ralph is not only adorable, but teaches that everyone is different, and everyone can get along, a great lesson for young children to learn! The writing makes it a fun read for adults, and the illustrations are so vibrant and colorful, both kids and adults will love it. Ralph is sure to be a hit with young readers, and I for one will be making sure he is on the bookshelves of all my friends with "little ones".