Франклин и театралното представление

Franklin the Turtle

by Paulette Bourgeois

Костенурчето Франклин е познато на децата от цял свят. От книгите за него са продадени стотици милиони екземпляри и е заснет телевизионен сериал. Сюжетите на историите са почерпани от живота на децата, затова всяко дете лесно се идентифицира с героите и ситуациите в книгите. Всяка история носи ясно нравствено послание към децата, без да е назидателна. Съпреживявайки историите на Франклин, децата се учат да бъдат по-добри и да се справят с проблемите и трудностите в своя живот, а това им помага да израснат по-уверени и самостоятелни. Великолепно разказаните истории са и великолепно илюстрирани и превръщат книгите за Франклин в истински другар и верен спътник на децата в израстването им.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Christmas, School, Fiction, Animals, Juvenile

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

About the author

Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Bourgeois graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational therapy from the University of Western Ontario in 1974. She was a psychiatric occupational therapist for three years before deciding to focus on her writing. She studied journalism at Carlton University then worked as a reporter for the Ottawa Citizen and CBC Television. She became a freelance journalist in Washington, D.C. contributing pieces to Chatelaine, Canadian Living, Reader's Digest and Maclean's. She returned to Toronto in 1983.

In 2003, she became a Member of the Order of Canada and in 2007, she received an Honourary Doctor of Laws from her alma mater, the University of Western Ontario.

Reviews

[Margaux · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Franklin stories are always so well illustrated, well paced, and written well. They’re kids books that even adults will enjoy. 🙂

[The Book Box]

Mom and I read this together the other night.

[Kathryn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've known about Franklin for awhile, but somehow I missed him when my kids were the target audience (the series didn't get going strong until the '90s and that was past my own picture book stage). So, I came to this without previous knowledge of the series and was pleasantly surprised by this book. The illustrations are really charming and it was a sweet story about putting together a production of "The Nutcracker". I appreciate that it includes not only Franklin's experiences as the star of the show (complete with "stage fright" and a strong support network) and the rehearsals for the play itself but also the creation of the costumes and sets. The story has a warm, coziness to it and would probably be a good choice for children who are experiencing some nerves about being part of a production.

[Andrew · Rating 4 out of 5]

Franklin is cast as the lead in the school play of the dramatization of the Nutcracker (interesting concept, but just roll with it).
He mostly can remember his lines but he has a bad case of stage fright. He doesn't want to let his classmates or teacher down. What can he do?

Franklin is one of those beloved childhood picturebook icons (like contemporaries Daniel Tiger, Arthur, among other animal friends) that never seems to fade.
The illustrations introduce kids to an array of woodland animals, creativity, and even shows some diversity with the badger (didn't see that coming), about facing ones' fears.
On with the show!

[Darinda · Rating 3 out of 5]

A book in the Franklin the Turtle series. Fun and cute.

[Kami · Rating 5 out of 5]

Невероятна история за Франклин както винаги. Двете с майка ги обожаваме.

[Alicia Evans · Rating 4 out of 5]

For: turtle fans; readers wanting a wholesome book about overcoming fear.

Possible red flags: anxiety; stage fright.

[KaitandMaddie · Rating 4 out of 5]

My students in Korea did plays often, but I don’t know that this is something they do anymore for parents.

[. Czytelniczka · Rating 5 out of 5]

Przedstawienie "Dziadek do orzechow", więc musiałam wrócić po latach! To już nie to samo, co dawniej, ale nadal urocza ❤

[Dawn Thomas · Rating 1 out of 5]

Tomorrow! by Philip Wylie

362 Pages
Publisher: Open Road Media
Release Date: March 28, 2014

Fiction, Teens, Young Adult, Historical Fiction, 1950s

Henry Conner is the leader of the local Civil Defense Unit and works at the local paper. His son, Chuck, is on leave from the armed forces to his family’s home in Green Prairie. His love interest neighbor, Lenore Bailey, uses a Geiger counter checking for radiation in the Civil Defense Unit.

Mrs. Netta Bailey, Lenore’s mother, wanted so much out of life. She wanted to marry a rich man but after the bank collapse of 1929, her husband lost it all. Now her husband, Beau, has gotten himself into more trouble. Even though he works at a bank, he has been gambling on horse racing. Now he owes $5000 to Jake a loan shark. She had high hopes her daughter, Lenore would marry Kit Sloan, the son of Minerva Sloan, a wealthy business woman. If that happened, it would solve their money problems.

The story is very slow, the characters are somewhat developed, and it is written in the third person point of view. I did like the character of Nora, the young girl who cuts off her braids so she cannot be tied up by them again. At the halfway point, the author is still setting the stage for whatever action is going to happen. I hate to say, but I found the book boring and did not finish it.

[Rosa Cline · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one of the 'original' Franklin the turtle book' starts out with the rhyme... Franklin can tie his shoes and count to twos' or something similar to this... "but Franklin can not..." and then the story starts. In this story I liked it because (as in some of the others) Franklin isn't bossy and mean or spoiled. He is given the lead role to play in the holiday play at school. He's super excited and learns his lessons well...however when they did a stage presentation before the opening night he was speechless! He couldn't speak! So one of hisfriends had to fill his spot when she couldn't talk loud enough he saw she was having trouble so he stood beside her and 'showed her own it was done' and got over his stage fright. So helping a friend helped him to get over his fright. No better way to learn something than to help a friend.

[Greta is Erikasbuddy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A perfect story for December!!

Franklin has been chosen to play the Prince in 'The Nutcracker' but is having trouble. First he can't remember his lines, but then he's afraid of having an audience. What is a little turtle to do?

Mr. Owl comes to the rescue with great ideas and compromises.

A great little book full of imaginative illustrations that will make you go squee and a story that is sure to please anyone.

Squee squee squee!!

[The Brothers · Rating 3 out of 5]

Franklin is recruited to be the Nutcracker in the school's Christmas play. He works hard to get his lines right, but is paralyzed by stage fright when he tries to rehearse on the stage. Another student is chosen to replace him and in the process of helping the new student, Franklin loses his stage fright.

Typical Franklin illustrations.

[Keli Wright · Rating 5 out of 5]

Franklin and his friends are so cute!

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

28 months - A good book to read for any kid that is going to be in a play or give a speech for the first time.

[Patricia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Benjamin joue le role principale dans la pièce de théatre et il sait toute sea lignes mais peut-il souvenir en avant d'audience?

[Lisa R. · Rating 5 out of 5]

My son an I love all of the franklin books.