Classic Franklin Stories Volume Two: Nine Books in One

Paulette Bourgeois · Brenda Clark

Oct 2017 · Open Road Media

About this ebook

A collection of nine beautifully illustrated stories featuring one of children’s fiction’s most beloved animal characters: Franklin the turtle.
 
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 these nine educational stories Franklin discovers things like the importance of keeping things neat, how to share with his little sister, and that being left out is no fun for anyone. And with each problem he solves, Franklin proves exactly why he’s the friend everyone wants to have.
 
This ebook includes Franklin and Harriet, Finders Keepers for Franklin, Franklin Goes to the Hospital, Franklin Is Messy, Franklin’s Blanket, Franklin’s School Play, Franklin’s Secret Club, Franklin’s Thanksgiving, and Hurry Up, Franklin.

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

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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.