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- Herausgeber: Kelly Johnson
- Kategorie: Geisteswissenschaft
- Sprache: Englisch
Ralph the Rooster wakes up one sunny morning on Sunny Farm with more than his usual crowing routine on his mindhes inspired to run for mayor! With the Harvest Festival approaching and the animals working together in harmony, Ralph realizes the farm needs a leader who listens and brings everyone together. Determined to make a difference, Ralph shares his bold idea and quickly gains support from his friends: Penny the Pig, who becomes his organized campaign manager; Daisy the Duck, the loud and proud public voice; and Sammy the Sheep, his gentle and wise strategist. Together, they build a campaign focused on kindness, teamwork, and listening to every voicebig or small. With colorful posters, heartfelt speeches, and barnyard unity, Ralphs campaign blossoms into a hopeful movement, showing that even a humble rooster can lead with heart, humor, and a dream for a better tomorrow.
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Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2025
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Ralph the Rooster Runs for Mayor
Author: Kelly Johnson
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Author: Kelly Johnson
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This eBook is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, and incidents are either the products of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of the author.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: The Big Idea
Chapter 2: The Campaign Team
Chapter 3: Meet the Competition
Chapter 4: The First Speech
Chapter 5: Campaign Challenges
Chapter 6: A Surprise Visitor
Chapter 7: The Debate Day
Chapter 8: Voting Time
Chapter 9: The Results Are In
Chapter 10: A New Beginning
Title: Ralph the Rooster Runs for Mayor
Author: Kelly Johnson
Chapter 1: The Big Idea
As the first golden rays of sunlight stretched across the rolling fields of Sunny Farm, the world began to stir. Dewdrops clung to every blade of grass like tiny jewels, and a soft breeze carried the scent of clover and hay. In the cozy straw-lined roost above the chicken coop, Ralph the Rooster woke with a start. His feathers puffed up with anticipation, and a strange flutter danced in his chest—not the usual hunger for breakfast worms or a sleepy stretch—but something bigger.
He perched proudly on the windowsill, silhouetted by the morning light, and stretched his wings wide. With a deep breath, he filled his lungs and belted out a loud, ringing “Cock-a-doodle-doo!” that echoed across the farmyard like a trumpet sounding the start of something grand.
Normally, Ralph would fluff his feathers, peck at a few grains, and go about his usual routine, clucking at the hens and checking on his perch. But today felt different. The sky seemed a little bluer, the breeze a bit warmer, and the world somehow full of possibility.
As he stood watching the waking farm, Ralph felt a curious energy bubbling inside. It had started several days ago, ever since he’d seen Farmer Joe arranging tables, hay bales, and decorations for the upcoming Harvest Festival. Ralph had perched atop the fence and watched as all the animals came together—carrying, painting, planting, and laughing. There was something magical in that moment: the joy of unity, the power of teamwork, and the importance of being part of something bigger than oneself.
And that’s when it began—just a flicker of an idea at first, like the tiniest spark in a pile of kindling.
What if… Ralph thought, his head tilting thoughtfully. What if I could do more than just crow at sunrise? What if I could help everyone, every day? What if I became… mayor of Sunny Farm?
The idea was bold. No rooster had ever run for mayor before. In fact, the farm hadn’t had a mayor in years—not since Old Molly the Mare retired and no one had stepped up to take her place. But Ralph, with his energetic strut and hopeful heart, felt something shift deep within his feathers. He wanted to be more than a morning alarm clock. He wanted to make a difference.
Eager and energized, Ralph hopped down from his perch and trotted down the dusty path toward the heart of the barnyard, his claws clicking confidently against the stones. Birds chirped above him in the trees, and somewhere in the distance, a tractor rumbled to life. The farm was waking up—and so was Ralph’s dream.
Along the way, he stopped to greet his friends.
“Good morning, Penny!” he called, waving a wing as he passed the pig pen. Penny the Pig was happily rolling in a cool patch of mud near the trough, her pink snout covered in soil. She looked up with a cheerful snort.
“Morning, Ralph! You seem extra peppy today. What's the occasion?”
“Oh, nothing yet,” Ralph replied with a sly smile. “But I’ve got something cooking in this rooster brain of mine.”
Next, he trotted past the duck pond, where Daisy the Duck was flapping and splashing in the shallow water, quacking rhythmically as if conducting her own orchestra of ripples.
“Hiya, Ralph!” Daisy called. “Beautiful day, isn’t it?”
“Beautiful and full of potential,” Ralph replied with a wink. “We’re going to make this farm shine even brighter!”
And under the tall old oak tree, Sammy the Sheep was lazily munching on fresh grass, his wool fluffier than a cloud. He raised an eyebrow as Ralph strutted by with unusual purpose.
“You seem like a rooster on a mission,” Sammy said between bites.
“I just might be,” Ralph said with a proud puff of his chest. “I’ve got an idea that could change Sunny Farm for the better.”
With each friend he greeted, Ralph’s confidence grew. His feathers shimmered in the morning light, and his heart beat like a drum in his chest. Yes—he had a vision. A barnyard where every animal had a voice, where ideas were shared, and where no one—whether big or small, hoofed or feathered—was left out.
He wasn’t quite sure how to begin, but he knew one thing for certain.
By the end of the day, Ralph the Rooster would officially declare his candidacy for Mayor of Sunny Farm.
And the adventure was only just beginning.
“Good morning, everyone!” Ralph called out, his voice filled with excitement. “I have something to tell you all!”
Penny looked up, curious. “What’s got you so chipper this morning, Ralph?”
Ralph puffed up his chest and said, “I’ve decided I want to run for mayor of Sunny Farm!”
The animals blinked in surprise.
“Mayor?” Daisy quacked. “What does a mayor do, Ralph?”
“Well,” Ralph explained, “a mayor is a leader. Someone who listens to everyone’s ideas and helps make the farm a better place for all of us. I want to make sure everyone has what they need — clean water, safe places to play, and fun festivals for us to enjoy together!”
Sammy the Sheep nodded thoughtfully. “That sounds wonderful, Ralph, but do you think the other animals will listen? And what about the farmer?”
Ralph smiled, his chest puffing with hope and determination. “That’s why I need your help,” he said, his voice full of heart. “I can’t do this alone. We’ll make a plan, talk to everyone, and show them how much we care about Sunny Farm. Together, we can make a difference!”
There was a brief pause as his friends looked at one another. Then, Penny the Pig snorted happily and gave a muddy little hop. “I love the idea!” she exclaimed, her curly tail bouncing with excitement. “And I’m great at organizing. I’ll help you gather all the animals—big and small! We’ll make charts, lists, and even schedules if we need to.”
Daisy the Duck waddled up beside them, her feathers still damp from her morning splash. “And I’ll help spread the word!” she quacked, flapping her wings so hard a few feathers flew into the air. “My voice carries all the way to the chicken coop! Everyone will hear our message loud and clear. I can even deliver little leaflets by wing!”
Sammy the Sheep gave a cheerful bleat and trotted closer, bits of grass still stuck to his wool. “And I’ll be by your side, Ralph, every step of the way,” he said with a shy but proud smile. “We can visit the animals one by one, answer their questions, and ask what they want to see changed. I think being a good mayor means listening—and you’re the best listener I know.”
Ralph’s eyes brimmed with emotion as he looked at his friends—his team. They weren’t just willing to help—they believed in him. A warm, glowing feeling spread through his chest like sunshine on a chilly morning.
“Thank you,” Ralph said, his voice a little wobbly. “Thank you all. This means more to me than you know. I just want to make Sunny Farm a better place for everyone—hens and horses, mice and mules, ducks and donkeys, even Grumpy Gus the Goat!”
Penny giggled. “Well, that might take some extra effort.”
“I’ll bring cookies,” Sammy suggested, and everyone laughed.
Together, they sat under the wide branches of the old oak tree and began sketching out their plan in the dirt with a stick. Penny suggested hosting a meet-and-greet at the barn. Daisy proposed a morning announcement from the pond rock. Sammy offered to design a kindness chart that tracked helpful deeds across the farm. Ralph nodded to it all, his heart growing bigger with each idea.
As the breeze rustled through the grass and birds chirped in the distance, Ralph looked out over the sunlit fields. He could see the barns, the coops, the pond, and all the familiar places he loved. He could also see the future—a future where every animal felt heard, valued, and safe.
“This is just the start,” Ralph whispered to himself, watching the clouds drift lazily across the sky. “We’re going to do something amazing.”
With a confident crow that rang across the fields, Ralph stood up, his feathers glowing in the sunlight. Then, with his friends beside him, he took off running down the path toward the farmhouse—ready to begin the adventure of a lifetime.
Chapter 2: The Campaign Team
After Ralph’s big announcement, he knew one thing for sure—he couldn’t do this alone. Becoming mayor of Sunny Farm was a big job, and he needed a team of friends who believed in his dream just as much as he did.
Ralph took a deep breath, his feathers ruffling in the breeze, and set off with a determined strut. His first stop was Penny the Pig’s cozy mud patch near the orchard. The scent of apples and fresh earth filled the air. Penny was happily rolling and snorting with delight, humming a cheerful tune as she flicked mud onto her back.
