Children's Books
Ralphina, the Roly-Poly
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Scroll down for a list of my upcoming book events!
Now Available!
Is there seriously anybody out there that hasn't
played with a roly-poly? Roly-polies are fascinating
little creatures that capture our curiosity. Did you
know that roly-polies are members of the . . . oh
wait, I can't tell you that! It would ruin the surprise!  

Ralphina, the Roly-Poly is sad because she gets lonely in her garden and wants a
friend to play with. But she is so small that nobody seems to notice her. With her
mommy's encouragement, Ralphina digs up a clever solution to her loneliness and in
the process learns that she has a lot to offer in friendship. (Did you notice the little
play on words there? Get it . . .
digs . . . garden? Ha!). Discover how friendship can make
your world blossom in all the colors of the rainbow, and also learn stuff that I am willing
to venture you don't know about these adorable little garden dwellers.   

Ralphina, the Roly-Poly is written for children ages newborn through approximately  
eight  years. Facts about these adorable creatures and facts about rainbows are
provided at the back of the book to help parents and educators teach children the  
basics about these subjects.  

Ralphina, the Roly-Poly will be available for purchase through the following merchants'
websites:
  • Borders
  • Barnes and Noble Bookstore
  • Ingram's
  • Amazon
OR . . . you may order directly through this website by clicking here:ORDER

Ralphina, the Roly-Poly
Written to appeal to preschoolers
and early readers, the author
introduces young children to the
hidden world of a tiny insect.

Children will love to hear this
fascinating story of friendship
and will delight in the vivid and
colorful illustrations. At the end
of the book, readers can learn fun
facts about roly-polies and rain-
bows, which provide an education-
al and entertaining opportunity
for children, parents, and educa-
tors.

A perfect tale that will be a bed-
time favorite,
Ralphina, the
Roly-Poly
is a story that children
will want to hear again and again,
and one that adults will be happy
to read and reread.  

  • 32 pages
  • hardcover
  • 11" x 8 1/2 "
  • $17.95 + $3.50 shipping
  • ISBN 978-1-28597-462-7

Upcoming Book Events!

Ralphina, the Roly-Poly is anxious to meet you!
(NOTE: this listing does not include school visits)

Claudia Chandler, Author/Illustrator

Saturday, NOVEMBER 1, 2008
2:00 p.m.
Holiday Book Drive Kick-Off!
Barnes & Noble Holiday Book Drive
The Country Club Plaza
420 West 47th Street
kansas City, MO   64112
816-561-4114
to benefit the children of Cornerstones of Care
www.cornerstonesofcare.org

Saturday, NOVEMBER 15, 2008
10:00 a.m.
Once Upon A Child
8912 W. 95th St
Overland Park, KS  66212
913-381-9685
www.ouac.com

JANUARY 2009
Johnson County Public Library
De Soto branch
Friday, January 16th, 10:30 a.m.
33145 W. 83rd St.
De Soto, KS 66018
story-time and book-signing!

Johnson County Public Library
Lackman branch
Friday, January 16th, 4:00 p.m.
15345 W. 87th Street Parkway
Lenexa, KS 66219
Story time and book signing!

FEBRUARY 2009
Johnson County Public Library
Shawnee branch
Friday, February 27th, 10:30 a.m.
13811 Johnson Dr.
Shawnee, KS
story-time and book-signing!


MORE TO COME! CONTINUE TO CHECK BACK FREQUENTLY!
Listen to my Jan 8, 2009 blogtalkradio interview!
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bookbitesforkids
at 2:00 central time!!!