The Ralph Wiggum Book: Simpsons Library of Wisdom

The Simpsons Library of Wisdom

by Matt Groening (Creator), Bill Morrison (Editor), Mary Trainor

The Ralph Wiggum Book is an all–new book from the new The Simpsons Library of Wisdom. There's more to Ralph than meets the eye. He might be that kid you feel like pointing towards and laughing at, but Ralph Wiggum has a 'special' way of disarming you with his completely off–kilter statements that always have the ring of truth about them. See the world through Ralph–coloured glasses as he muses on household pets, poetry, constellations, homemade gifts, hiding spots, sports, school, right and wrong, crime and punishment, love, leprechauns, wookies, wiggle puppies and a lot more non–booger and paste–related subjects. So don't just stand there with your finger up your nose . pick a winner with The Ralph Wiggum Book. In The Simpsons Library of Wisdom, Matt Groening, the creator of 'The Simpsons', offers an ongoing series of portable and quotable books that will eliminate the need for all religions and philosophies, exalt man's role in the universe and make the world a better place ... sort of. No other television show in history has commented so freely and so humorously on modern times, and there seems to be no end in sight for the sharp satire and pointed parody that 'The Simpsons' serves up every night of the week all around the world.

Genres: Humor, Comics, Comedy, Fiction, Tv

96 pages, Hardcover

First published October 17, 2005

About the author

Matthew Abram Groening is an American cartoonist, television producer and writer from Portland, Oregon.

Groening is best known as the creator of The Simpsons. He is also the creator of Futurama and the author of the weekly comic strip Life in Hell. Groening distributed Life in Hell in the book corner of Licorice Pizza, a record store in which he worked.

He made his first professional cartoon sale to the avant-garde Wet magazine in 1978. The cartoon is still carried in 250 weekly newspapers.

Reviews

[Michael O'sullivan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Without hyperbole, one of the greatest books ever written.

[Jeremy Andriano · Rating 5 out of 5]

There is something very zen and pure about Ralph, notably, his zen-ness and purity.

[Robin · Rating 3 out of 5]

A lot of weird Ralph thoughts and descriptions of the stuff he eats. Several truly disturbing poems towards the beginning of the book made me nearly DNF this book. Following those the rest of the book was as I had expected.

[Monica · Rating 4 out of 5]

My cat's name is Mittens.

You gotta love Ralph Wiggum, he's just so odd! I really enjoyed this look into the mind of Ralph, although I wouldn't want to live there! XD

A fun read for all Simpsons fans!

[Maria Pilar · Rating 3 out of 5]

I commend everyone who participated in writing this book; my imagination needs a little more strength to fill up all those pages myself. More resources need to go toward supporting Ralph and helping him develop.

[Robert Giesenhagen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I ate an orange crayon
I drank from a big cup
I ate a bunch of cat food
And then I puked it up.

I like the taste
Of paste,
And the way
It tastes
Like paste.

I fucking love Ralph Wiggum. He is my spirit animal.

[Jaime Soria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Me fail English? That's unpossible.

[Sonya · Rating 2 out of 5]

I wanted to love this book, but was a little disappointed. A lot of Ralphisms, but not much substance.

[Blue · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book of wisdom..... bigger than the Bible..... read now........... best book I've ever read.............

[Les · Rating 4 out of 5]

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I didn't even know these books existed. My niece picked them up when she went to the library and wanted me to read them after she was done. I love the Simpsons, so that was fine by me! These books are filled with little facts and tidbits about each character done in a strange, sometimes not-so-flowy style. There is a Top 40 list at the beginning of each and a Bottom 40 list at the end, where the characters favorite and least favorite things are mentioned. I don't usually go into these kind of books with very high hopes, and I was right not to this time either. I really enjoy reading all of the things about each character compiled into one book. However, I also felt like most, if not all, of the information in the books are things you would have seen on the show. It makes me think, well if you don't watch the show, what are you doing reading the books?! Similarly, if you DO watch the show, there's no need to read the books. They were fun to read through, but I probably wouldn't pick them up again. I may read books from other characters, but again, probably not more than once.

[K'tina Guardino · Rating 4 out of 5]

Probably the most "special" character in the Simpsons universe (and that's saying a lot!), Ralph Wiggum is the type of person you want to protect and eject at the same time. This book delves into his surprisingly complex mind (complex doesn't have to mean "mensa level intellect) with many layers of humor and insight. So far, it's been one of the better books in the Simpsons Library of Wisdom series.

[Justine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was by far the best book out of this collection that I have read. It was souly based on the character Ralph, unlike the other instalments. Also this one was the funniest. I wish they had all been this good.

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Ralph Wiggum ANYTHING. This book made me giggle.

[Ubalstecha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Funny. He really is my favourite character from the show. I have taught kids like this.

[Katya Vinogradova · Rating 3 out of 5]

How can you not love little Ralphy? This book perfectly reflects his vacant, strange world full of sweets, toys and love tokens to Lisa Simpson.

[Vader · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ralph!

[Victoria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wiggumism: My nose makes its own bubblegum!

[Noah Eastman · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the funniest books of all time

[Odhran · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was entirely inoffensive and entirely uninspiring.

[Robert · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ralph doesn't deserve an entire book.