Anyone who has felt a deep connection with their own beloved pet will find joy, kindness, and light in Ralphie’s story; perfect for sharing with little ones as well as friends and family. This is author Andrea Yerramilli’s debut picture book about her family’s own dog, Ralphie – how he brought joy to their lives every day.
Rambunctious and hyperactive, Ralphie had already been returned to the animal shelter three times, but when Andrea and her husband adopted him and gave him a loving home where he was understood, accepted, and taught, he learned fast. As Ralphie’s human family grew, so did his capacity for love and the ways he could express it.
Ralphie, Always Loved will remind you of all that is good, and reaffirm your belief in love’s power to uplift and transform.
Ralphie, Always Loved
Written by Andrea Yerramilli // Illustrated by Samantha Van Riet
About Something Good (AboutSomethingGood.com)
October 28 2017 // Ages 4-7
$14.99-Hardcover // ISBN: 978-0998760100
$7.99-Paperback // ISBN: 978-0998760155
Distributed via Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Baker & Taylor
Karen Soares, DVM, VCA Pacific Petcare Animal Hospital, San Diego, CA:
“This is a story of patience and understanding, of love given and love received. Even though I had the privilege of knowing Ralphie, I fell in love all over again.”Rambunctious and hyperactive, Ralphie had already been returned to the animal shelter three times, but when Andrea and her husband adopted him and gave him a loving home where he was understood, accepted, and taught, he learned fast. As Ralphie’s human family grew, so did his capacity for love and the ways he could express it. He remained a loving and beloved family member who touched the hearts of the whole neighborhood until he was ready to say goodbye at the grand-old age of sixteen.
Ralphie, Always Loved will remind you of all that is good, and reaffirm your belief in love’s power to uplift and transform. Anyone who has felt a deep connection with their own beloved pet will find joy, kindness, and light in Ralphie’s story; perfect for sharing with little ones as well as friends and family.
Author Andrea Yerramilli grew up in Mumbai, India, when it was still called Bombay, and has a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Bombay University. She moved to the United States in 1996 and has lived in New Jersey, Massachusetts, and California. She is a former marketing professional who is a mom to kids both with and without fur. Committed to finding the good in everything, Andrea believes that a sense of belonging to someone’s heart is what makes us feel complete; that kindness goes a long way; and that keeping your mind and heart open can help when things happen that you don’t understand. Andrea lives in New Jersey with her husband and children. Ralphie, Always Loved is Andrea’s debut picture book.
Connect with Andrea at: http://andreayerramilli. com/
Samantha Van Riet is an author, illustrator, and graphic designer with more than twenty published books to her credit. She lives in Cape Town, South Africa.
About Something Good (ASG) was started in 2013 by author Andrea Yerramilli and her husband as a vehicle to curate, inspire, and share goodness in the world. In a world where negative images flood the media, and words like “hate” get tossed around so easily, Andrea felt she needed a space that encouraged and focused on the words like “love” and the beauty that is life.
Find out more at: http://www. aboutsomethinggood. com/
Check out Ralphie’s Instagram (4k followers): https://www. instagram.com/ ralphiealwaysloved/
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