This larger-format special collectible edition of the first Franklin book celebrates the 25th anniversary of the world's most beloved turtle. Includes never-before-seen archival material and personal letters from the author and illustrator that offers a fun behind-the-scenes peek at this Canadian classic.A perfect gift for long-time fans and a new generation of readers alike.In the Franklin Classic Storybook that started it all, poor little Franklin has one of the most common childhood afflictions --- he is afraid of the dark. This is particularly distressing for Franklin as he happens to be a turtle, and the darkness he fears is, of course, inside his own shell. Bravely, with shell in tow, he sets forth to seek help and in the course of his travels discovers a bird who is afraid of heights, a polar bear who is afraid of the cold, and even a hydrophobic duck. In the end, Franklin discovers that everybody is afraid of something, even his own mother, and his response to what he has learned is guaranteed to draw a smile.
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"This book was the perfect gift for my grandson who is scared of the dark. He loves Franklin with all his adventures but this particular book hit home for him. He realized he is not the only scared of things! It’s not just the story but the pictures that are so beautifully drawn. Highly recommended for all the little people and the parents, grandparents etc that read to them."
— Rita (5/5)
Issues going to bed. . . . . and his mother and father leaving him at night.
"I read this book to my grandson who is 3 years of age. He is just having a few issues with going to bed so this book was very relatable for him"
— Carmela C. (5/5)
Helpful book
"A cute bedtime read to help with being scared of the dark"
— Molly (5/5)
Stories To Keep The Kiddo’s Attention
"I grew up with Franklin as a kid, and loved them, the art, the stories, everything is just how I remembered and my son actually sits still and pays attention (he’s 2 1/2) while we read these, and quite often requests these at bedtime."
— Mama (5/5)
Genuine and sweet.
"Beautifully illustrated and a very good message for children to hear. My favourite of the Franklin books - my kids are all in their 40's and they loved it and now so do their children."
— Shirley (5/5)
Everyone loves Franklin!
"This was one of my favourite books when I was little. Now it’s one of my toddler’s most requested at bedtime!"
— Anonymous (5/5)
Great read! Daughter loved it!
"Great read! Daughter loved it! Throwback to a character I remember from my childhood."
— Ianm (5/5)
Grandpa
"This is a favourite of our grandson. We are getting a copy for our Granddaughters who love turtles."
— A F. (5/5)
Franklin never disappoints
"Franklin was one of my favourite book series’s as a little kid and knowing they’re still around today for me to read to my little one is such a great feeling."
— MDJT (5/5)
A great bedtime story.
"Great book. Vivid, interesting pictures. Characters and a plot kids can empathize with. Definitely worth the price."
— Edward (5/5)
Q&A
Appropriate for: Ages 3-5 Years
Published date: Aug 01, 2013
Language: English
No. of Pages: 32
Publisher: Kids Can Press
ISBN: 9781771380072
Dimensions:
7.5" W x
0.45" L x
8.9" H
Paulette Bourgeois is the author of more than 40 books for children, including the In My Neighborhood series and Oma's Quilt. She lives in Toronto, Ontario.
Brenda Clark is best known as the illustrator of the original Franklin the Turtle series written by Paulette Bourgeois. Other popular titles she has illustrated include Sadie and the Snowman, Big Sarah's Little Boots, and the award winning, Little Fingerling. Brenda lives in Port Hope, Ontario.
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