Can your dog talk? I mean really talk? This dog can. From the moment he comes home and announces his name is Rralph, this family knows they have a talking dog. The story has roots in all the family jokes that Lois Ehlert's brother used to tell his grandchildren. It combines her wonderful collage illustrations with his child-friendly sense of humor. What do you see on that tree? Ralph knows...it's bark, bark, bark. Get the picture? Fun to read aloud especially to the younger listeners. Ages 3-6