
RALPH
The Seaside Donkey
Virginia Barker(Author)
SAND HALL PUBLISHING
Published on 29. March 2024
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-7395411-0-1 (ISBN)
Description
Hardback illustrated children's book in colour. This story follows Ralph, an adorable seaside donkey, who has an adventure just as he thinks he's popularity as a seaside donkey is beginning to wane. Instead of heading to the Dales with the other donkeys for the winter he has an adventure at a Yorkshire stable yard. He finds a new friend, saves the day, and becomes the most famous donkey in Yorkshire; returning to the seaside as a hero. Ralph & his friend, Monty the Shetland pony, are celebrated and Ralphs dreams come true. Made for 4-8 year olds. The illustrations are endearing and the story will resonate with all generations. Written & produced in the UK. Sand Hall Publishing is an independent publisher based in North Lincolnshire specialising in children's books since 2019.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Product notice
Picture book
Illustrations
21 colour
Dimensions
Height: 215 mm
Width: 235 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-7395411-0-1 (9781739541101)
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Persons
Nicholas Sykes & Virginia Barker grew up in the Yorkshire countryside. In 2020 during lockdown, Virginia Barker wrote and published 'The Magical Flying Horse'. It was inspired by her love of animals, travel, and her grand-daughter. Nicholas Sykes contacted Virginia in 2022 to collaborate on Ralph The Seaside Donkey. The books are a celebration of Yorkshire life, animals, and endearing personalities.
Content
Chapter 1: RALPH ON THE BEACH
Chapter 2: RALPH GOES TO THE RACING STABLES
Chapter 3: RALPH FINDS A FRIEND
Chapter 4: THE STORM
Chapter 5: RALPH AND MONTY ARE HEROES
Chapter 6: RALPH AND MONTY GO TO SCARBOROUGH
Chapter 2: RALPH GOES TO THE RACING STABLES
Chapter 3: RALPH FINDS A FRIEND
Chapter 4: THE STORM
Chapter 5: RALPH AND MONTY ARE HEROES
Chapter 6: RALPH AND MONTY GO TO SCARBOROUGH