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Books with author Paulette Bourgeois

  • Franklin Goes to the Hospital

    Paulette Bourgeois, Brenda Clark

    Paperback (Kids Can Press, Feb. 1, 2011)
    In this Franklin Classic Storybook, our hero goes to the hospital for an operation to repair his broken shell, and everyone thinks he's being very brave. But Franklin is only pretending to be fearless. He's worried that his X-rays will show just how frightened he is inside. With the help of Dr. Bear, Franklin learns that even though he's feeling scared, he can still be brave.
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  • Franklin Rides a Bike

    Paulette Bourgeois, Brenda Clark

    Paperback (Kids Can Press, Feb. 1, 2011)
    In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin is determined to ride his bike without training wheels, and he can't understand why it seems so easy for his friends -- or why it's so hard for him.
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  • Franklin Goes to School

    Paulette Bourgeois, Brenda Clark

    Paperback (Kids Can Press, Jan. 8, 2013)
    With his new pencil case packed with a ruler, eraser and 12 colored pencils, Franklin is ready for his first day of school --- until it's time to board the bus. In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin faces the excitement and fear of starting school.
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  • Franklin in the Dark

    Paulette Bourgeois, Brenda Clark

    Paperback (Kids Can Press, Aug. 16, 2013)
    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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  • Franklin and the Thunderstorm

    Paulette Bourgeois, Brenda Clark

    Paperback (Kids Can Press, Feb. 1, 2011)
    In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin is afraid of thunderstorms. When a storm approaches while he is playing at Fox's house, a flash of lightning sends Franklin into his shell. He refuses to come out -- even for snacks -- until his friends make him laugh with their tall tales about what causes storms. And when Beaver explains what really causes thunder and lightning, Franklin begins to feel much safer.
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  • Franklin Says I Love You

    Paulette Bourgeois, Brenda Clark

    Paperback (Kids Can Press, Feb. 1, 2011)
    In this Franklin Classic Storybook, our hero is a very lucky turtle. He has the best friends, the best little sister, the best goldfish and, of course, the best mother. But when he discovers that his mother's birthday is coming up, he can't find the best present. After giving it some serious thought, Franklin decides to do everything for his mom. On the morning of her birthday he takes her breakfast in bed, makes a brooch, draws a picture and cuts fresh flowers from the garden! And then Franklin gives his mom a great big hug and says, ?I love you? --- which is, of course, the best gift of all.
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  • Franklin Is Bossy

    Paulette Bourgeois, Brenda Clark

    Paperback (Kids Can Press, April 1, 2011)
    Franklin has lots of friends and one best friend named Bear. They play tag, hopscotch and ball. But Franklin always wants to pick the game and make the rules. No one wants to play with him --- he's too bossy! In this Classic Franklin Storybook, Franklin learns he can't always have his own way.
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  • Franklin Is Messy

    Paulette Bourgeois, Brenda Clark

    Paperback (Kids Can Press, Aug. 1, 2013)
    In this Franklin Classic Storybook, our hero can count forwards and backwards. He can zip zippers and button buttons. He can slide down a riverbank by himself. He can even sleep alone in his small, dark shell. But Franklin is so messy that he can hardly ever find his things!
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  • Franklin And Me Activity Book

    Paulette Bourgeois

    Paperback (Scholastic Paperbacks, Aug. 1, 1995)
    In this book, Franklin fans can print, draw, and record all the special things about themselves. A keepsake to enjoy now and to treasure in years to come.
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  • Franklin's New Friend

    Paulette Bourgeois, Brenda Clark

    Paperback (Kids Can Press, April 1, 2011)
    Franklin has always lived in the same house in the same town, and he's grown up with the same friends. Then new neighbors move in -- the Moose family! At school, Mr. Owl asks Franklin to be Moose's buddy. Initially, Franklin is afraid of Moose because of his size but he soon realizes that despite their differences, he has made a new friend in this Franklin Classic Storybook.
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  • Franklin's Christmas Gift

    Paulette Bourgeois, Brenda Clark

    Paperback (Kids Can Press, Aug. 1, 2013)
    In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin can't decide what to donate to his school's Christmas toy drive. At first, all of his toys seem too special to give away, then nothing seems special enough. With some inspiration from his Great Aunt Harriet, Franklin finally comes up with the perfect gift.
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  • Franklin's Bad Day

    Paulette Bourgeois, Brenda Clark

    Paperback (Kids Can Press, Feb. 1, 2011)
    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.
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