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.

Paulette Bourgeois est l'auteure des albums mettant en vedette Benjamin la tortue. Traduites dans 38 langues, les aventures de Benjamin se sont vendues à plus de 60 millions d'exemplaires à travers le monde! Benjamin et la Saint-Valentin a remporté la troisième position au palmarès Communication-Jeunesse des livres pour les jeunes.

When asked what she hopes children will learn from her books, Paulette Bourgeois explains: "It is most important to look for the wonder in ordinary things." Some of this wonder, and a curious anxiety, spill over into her character Franklin. The world's best-loved turtle overcomes the challenges of the everyday life of a five-year-old in a way that resonates with children. Since 1986, Franklin and Paulette have championed a fear of the dark, boastful fibs, thunderstorms, new friends, museum dinosaurs,...
When Paulette finished writing her first book, Franklin in the Dark, she knew that she would always write stories for children. With each new book, she imagines a child turning the last page and giving a satisfied sigh. Paulette explains: "I want readers to feel connected to my storybook world - to feel, to smell, to touch and to explore the landscapes, both internal and external, that I have created. As I write, I draw on my own experiences and find it easy to remember emotions and situations."
Although Paulette is best-known for the Franklin books, she is also the writer of fiction and non-fiction for young readers. In her non-fiction writing, she explores another realm of wonders with her young readers. She shares "amazing" information on many topics: from apples to potatoes; from fire fighters to Garbage Collectors; from the moon to the sun! What's next, the universe! The Sun: Starting with Space was shortlisted for a Science in Society Book Award (1995), given by the Canadian Science Writer's Association, and won the honor of Parents' Choice Approval, given by the US Parents' Choice Foundation (1997).
Currently, Paulette is endeavoring to write longer books for children, and trying to follow the advice she gives to children: "Read, read, read and write, write, write."

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BRENDA CLARK est surtout connue comme l’illustratrice de la série originale Benjamin la tortue. Elle a également signé les illustrations des albums Le bonhomme d’Hélène et Les petites bottes de la grande Sarah. Brenda vit à Port Hope, en 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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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)

The contents of the Franklin books will continue to resonate with today's preschool and early years children in the same way they did with the children's parents and, in some cases, their grandparents.

CM Magazine