I
remember driving along the road with our son, when all of a sudden we
saw a tortoise slowly crossing the street. I stopped the car and we
scooped him up and brought him safely home. We enjoyed our family pet
for a very long time.
Then
camping one year, we came across a beautiful turtle sunning himself in
the great outdoors. Our family is fond of turtles, especially when it
comes to reading quality children's books. Are you familiar with the series, Franklin the Turtle?
Franklin the Turtle titles are available for the first time ever as eBooks!
In
addition, Open Road has just released new video footage featuring
Franklin's co-creators, author Paulette Bourgeois and illustrator Brenda
Clark, as they share their vision for this special character, and
discuss how Franklin's books have made friends all over the world.
Open
Road Media has just released the treasured Franklin titles in ebook
format, including four single titles and eight bundled sets, and the
25th anniversary edition of FRANKLIN IN THE DARK, for the ereader.
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A Classic Franklin Story
Paulette Bourgeois and Brenda Clark
Open Road Media
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Franklin
is every young child’s friend. Children instantly connect with the
little turtle’s sense of adventure and enjoy seeing him work through
familiar dilemmas—fear of the dark, first-day-of-school jitters—in his
own way. Franklin’s books have made friends all over the world, selling
more than 65 million copies in over 30 languages....
My Thoughts
Have
you ever been concerned about the weather? Perhaps it’s a thunderstorm?
Everyone seems to be afraid of something and Franklin, the turtle is
very good at counting his numbers and tying his shoes but he seems to be
a bit distraught over weather conditions.
On
the way to Fox’s house, Franklin keeps his focus on what is happening
to the sky. Different forest animals talk about their different
perspectives of a storm and how it makes them feel.
The
illustrations are so beautiful and colorful as we find Fox and his
friends taking cover from a storm, all gathered together in the tree
house. It is here that we find Fox’s mother letting everyone know it’s
not safe and that they must come inside the home. Suddenly, Franklin
hears lightening strike and although safe inside, he finds himself so
scared that he goes deep inside his shell.
Soon
Franklin’s friends begin to comfort him with adorable analogies and
probable causes to such scary weather. What a wonderful surprise ending
at the back of the book. Find out more when you purchase this delightful
eBook. 5*
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.
For parents, teachers and librarians learn more at Paulette's Website
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 30 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.
http://www.openroadmedia.com/authors/paulette-bourgeois.aspx#
Follow Franklin the Turtle on Twitter and Facebook!
We,
my grandson and I, are huge fans of Franklin. We have read Kids Can
Read series, Franklin Stays Up and Franklin And The Contest. This was my
first experience reading an eBook and then posting my review. I was
most impressed with the presentation and vivid colors of this charming
children's book. Thanks NetGallery and Nicole Bruce of Open Road Media
for contacting me.
Follow Franklin the Turtle online at http://www.Twitter.com/Franklin, where you'll hear news about your favorite green turtle regularly!
Now, Barefoot Books offers a Mini Toad Finger Puppet!
Toad Finger Puppet
Don't worry, you won't get warts from this little toad! This finger puppet is five inches long.
Ages 3 and up
Produced By: Folkmanis
In Stock: 5/27/11
“You can’t get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me.” — C. S. Lewis
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