Classic Franklin Stories Volume One: Ten Books in One

Paulette Bourgeois · Brenda Clark

Oct 2017 · Open Road Media

About this ebook

Follow the adventures of Franklin the turtle as he learns about life in this collection of ten picture books from the timeless children’s series.
 
Since 1986, readers everywhere have cherished Paulette Bourgeois’s classic tales about a little turtle named Franklin. Filled with lessons about facing your fears and growing up, Franklin’s adventures are the perfect bedtime stories for kids who need a little help coming out of their shells.
 
In this endearing collection of ten illustrated books, Franklin conquers challenges, like being nervous on the first day of school and learning new things, with caring and kindness—as well as a little help from his family and friends.
 
This ebook includes Franklin Goes to School, Franklin and the Thunderstorm, Franklin’s Halloween, Franklin Has a Sleepover, Franklin’s Bad Day, Franklin Says I Love You, Franklin Wants a Pet, Franklin Is Bossy, Franklin’s New Friend, and Franklin Rides a Bike.

This fixed-layout ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book, features read-along narration.

About the author

Paulette Bourgeois worked as an occupational therapist and a print and television journalist before she began writing for children. When Franklin in the Dark, was released in 1986, it became a bestseller—and the Franklin phenomenon was born. Paulette has gone on to write over 30 Franklin stories illustrated by Brenda Clark that have been published around the world. Although Paulette is best known for the Franklin books, she has also written other children’s titles, including a number of non-fiction books and the award-winning picture book Oma’s Quilt. Paulette lives in Toronto, Ontario.
 
After graduating from the illustration program at Sheridan College, Brenda Clark worked as a freelance illustrator for children’s magazines and books. When she was asked to illustrate Franklin in the Dark, Brenda researched turtles and other animals in order to give Franklin and his friends as many authentic details as possible. In addition to over thirty Franklin collaborations with Paulette Bourgeois, the duo created another picture-book classic, Big Sarah’s Little Boots. Brenda Clark is also the illustrator of Sadie and the Snowman and the award-winning Little Fingerling. Brenda lives in Port Hope, Ontario.