Franklin's Bad Day

by Paulette Bourgeois, Brenda Clark (Illustrator)

Overview

Since Franklin's friend Otter moved away, nothing seems to go right — until Franklin figures out a way he and Otter can stay friends. Another Franklin Classic Storybook to delight young readers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781554537327
Publisher:	Kids Can Press
Publication date:	02/28/2011
Series:	Franklin Series
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	221,073
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	350L (what's this?)
Age Range:	3 - 8 Years

About the Author

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.

Editorial Reviews

K-Gr 2Franklin the turtle is having a horrible day. He usually loves winter, but today he is grumpy, cranky, and unhappy. Bear and Franklin go out to play together, but nothing they do is fun. They miss their good friend Otter, who has moved away. When the pouting turtle returns home, he is angry and sad until his father suggests that he write or call Otter. Franklin spends the rest of the day making a scrapbook to send to her, full of drawings and a dozen self-addressed envelopes. This is a well-told story about overcoming a difficult situation. In the colorful cartoon illustrations, Franklin's facial expressions help to convey his changing moods and emotions, from frustration and sadness to satisfaction. Fans of Franklin's earlier adventures and children who have had a friend move away will enjoy this book.Elisabeth Palmer Abarbanel, Los Angeles Public Library

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