Rita and Ralph's Rotten Day by Carmen Agra Deedy (author) and Pete Oswald (illustrator)

A heartwarming tale of friendship and forgiveness
In two little houses, on two little hills, lived two best friends…
Every day Rita and Ralph go down the hill, and up the hill, and down the hill, and up the hill to meet beneath their favourite apple tree to play all kinds of games!
But one day they play a new game – sticks and stones – and it doesn’t end well…
Will Rita and Ralph learn to say sorry so they can meet back at the apple tree to play again?

• Brilliant storytelling from Carmen Agra Deedy


• Pete Oswald’s spirited illustrations bring the tale to life