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Storytime with Franklin: A Collection of Six Favorites (Franklin Classic Storybooks) Hardcover – Picture Book, May 7, 2024
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A special collection of six perennial classics, starring every child’s favorite turtle, Franklin.
Franklin the Turtle is beloved around the world for the way he faces dilemmas familiar to all children and, with the help and support of his friends and family, finds his own way to deal with them. Franklin’s ability to express his feelings, try new things and show his vulnerability make him a trusted friend to young children. This special edition features six Franklin Classic Storybooks:
Franklin in the Dark
Franklin Goes to School
Franklin’s New Friend
Franklin Rides a Bike
Franklin Goes to the Hospital
Franklin Says I Love You
It’s the best of Franklin - all in one place!
Paulette Bourgeois and Brenda Clark are the author-illustrator team who created the Franklin the Turtle series. This volume features six favorite titles from that series, all timeless classics, with touching storylines and richly colored art that’s chock-full of the small details that make up a young child’s day-to-day life. Franklin has universal appeal - adored by children for his relatability and kindness, and by adults for the gentle, reassuring guidance he provides. More than 65 million copies of Franklin books have been sold in over 30 languages.
- Reading age3 - 8 years
- Print length184 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade levelPreschool - 3
- Lexile measure600L
- Dimensions7.8 x 0.85 x 8.8 inches
- PublisherKids Can Press
- Publication dateMay 7, 2024
- ISBN-101525312936
- ISBN-13978-1525312939
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Franklin stands the test of time.―Children's Literature
... this collection would be a perfect read for storytime at any library catering to young children or for a nice read at home before bed.―The Quebec Library Association (ABQLA)
About the Author
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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- Publisher : Kids Can Press (May 7, 2024)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 184 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1525312936
- ISBN-13 : 978-1525312939
- Reading age : 3 - 8 years
- Lexile measure : 600L
- Grade level : Preschool - 3
- Item Weight : 1.5 pounds
- Dimensions : 7.8 x 0.85 x 8.8 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #28,488 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #12 in Children's Turtle Books
- #156 in Children's Values Books
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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. Paulette lives in Toronto, Ontario.
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Franklin…classic stories that all kids need to hear!
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- Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2025All the kids love Franklin and you save money by buying this book because it includes 6 books in one. The price is perfect for this book and my daughter loves the stories.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2025I absolutely loved Franklin the turtle show and book growing up, I wanted to create the same experience for my children. They love me reading these books everyday to them.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2024Kids love these stories
- Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2024My daughter loved these stories when she was little, and now I am able to read some of them to my grandchildren! It is a great selection of stories. My only gripe is that the format is smaller than the original books and the binding is not sturdy; the pages are starting to fall out and I am the only one who handles the book.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2024I love to snuggle with my littles at night reading bedtime stories. These are a cute read.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2024Great price especially for multi story book
- Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2025Got these for some young relatives since my son loved the Franklin book series when he was young, great stories.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2024STORYTIME WITH FRANKLIN is a special collection of 6 stories from the FRANKLIN THE TURTLE series. My children are all grown-up and I’m no longer teaching, but I was drawn to this book because of the fond memories I have when I think back to reading Franklin to my children and many of my classes of second graders. The TV Show that followed was also a favorite in our house.
Some books that I read in the 80s and 90s can be described as dated when read today, but not these classic Franklin storybooks.The stories are timeless and very relatable to children today.
An example of this can be found in the very first Franklin book, which is in this special collection, FRANKLIN IN THE DARK. This story deals with Franklin being afraid of the dark and as Franklin goes looking for help from others, he learns that everyone is afraid of something and how they helped themselves deal with the fear.
Each of the 6 stories will be enjoyed for years to come by young children and the adults in their lives.
I think you’ll enjoy these classics that will become family favorites!
5.0 out of 5 starsSTORYTIME WITH FRANKLIN is a special collection of 6 stories from the FRANKLIN THE TURTLE series. My children are all grown-up and I’m no longer teaching, but I was drawn to this book because of the fond memories I have when I think back to reading Franklin to my children and many of my classes of second graders. The TV Show that followed was also a favorite in our house.Franklin…classic stories that all kids need to hear!
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2024
Some books that I read in the 80s and 90s can be described as dated when read today, but not these classic Franklin storybooks.The stories are timeless and very relatable to children today.
An example of this can be found in the very first Franklin book, which is in this special collection, FRANKLIN IN THE DARK. This story deals with Franklin being afraid of the dark and as Franklin goes looking for help from others, he learns that everyone is afraid of something and how they helped themselves deal with the fear.
Each of the 6 stories will be enjoyed for years to come by young children and the adults in their lives.
I think you’ll enjoy these classics that will become family favorites!
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- sara dacostaReviewed in Canada on March 11, 2025
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- Amazon CustomerReviewed in Canada on December 18, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely Book
Beautiful book. Got it for my nephew and he loves it.