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Franklin Bean
If you haven't met Franklin Bean, you are missing out. Enjoy is most recent adventure, with the return of Pancho Frijole. While Franklin Bean shares Secrets of the Bay, John's first day at his new school is not what he expected. This beautifully illustrated book introduces new characters. John finds out the difference in a true friend and a true bully.
- GenresChildrens
38 pages, Paperback
First published March 20, 2012
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8 people want to read
About the author
Emmy Swain
7 books43 followersEmmy Swain believes in the magical power of animals to heal and guide the human spirit.
Emmy's creativity was poured into music as a child and young adult. It then spilled into inventing, and eventually into writing. Life lessons linked with fantasy create a book series that any age will enjoy. Emmy has captured this in a world of her own.
The Franklin Bean series was born out of her conversations with her own beloved pets to help end the devastating effects of bullying. The single mother has been an inventor, restaurateur, and business owner for over two decades.
“Franklin Bean storybooks are created to be lean forward experiences, encouraging children to actively relate the characters’ situations to their real-world,” Swain says. “Intuitively, the words and illustrations reach into the readers’ imaginations, where real learning takes place. Choice allows them to craft their own story.”
“That’s the beauty of Franklin Bean’s magic . . . new possibilities emerge.”
Emmy's creativity was poured into music as a child and young adult. It then spilled into inventing, and eventually into writing. Life lessons linked with fantasy create a book series that any age will enjoy. Emmy has captured this in a world of her own.
The Franklin Bean series was born out of her conversations with her own beloved pets to help end the devastating effects of bullying. The single mother has been an inventor, restaurateur, and business owner for over two decades.
“Franklin Bean storybooks are created to be lean forward experiences, encouraging children to actively relate the characters’ situations to their real-world,” Swain says. “Intuitively, the words and illustrations reach into the readers’ imaginations, where real learning takes place. Choice allows them to craft their own story.”
“That’s the beauty of Franklin Bean’s magic . . . new possibilities emerge.”
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April 1, 2012
5 STAR REVIEW!
FRANKLIN BEAN is back, and cuter than ever in Secrets of The Bay, the second book in this charming, quirky children’s book series from the mind and imagination of Emmy Swain. The new illustrator, Julia Gabrielov, obviously ‘gets’ Franklin Bean and this comes across in the beautifully done illustrations. My children adored them!
If you don’t know by now, Franklin Bean has a special secret, and best friends, John, a boy who took him in, and Kirby, the highly intelligent dog sidekick – and Pancho Frijole, our friendly neighbourhood superhero doggie, always saves the day! Who is this Pancho, and why is Franklin Bean never around when Pancho is? It’s a puzzle your kids will love to figure out!
In this book, the excitement rises a few notches, with Octo appearing, threatening to make trouble! Meanwhile, John starts his new school
Pancho is a brilliant character with great depth to him, which is great in a children’s book and provokes discussion after – I would love to see this book on school bookshelves and reading lists, and as an educational professional, I would be happy to see that the children in my care read these stories. These books tackle serious issues such as self-esteem, bullying and teaching not to hate, and to do the right thing when others may not be. It is written in a way to educate and entertain at the same time, which is no easy thing. These books are amazing tools for children’s development.
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This book is even better than the first, and has a strong message for children woven into the amusing tale. I love these books, as do my children, and all I can add is: Roll on Book 3!
Rachel Dove, The Kindle Book Review
FRANKLIN BEAN is back, and cuter than ever in Secrets of The Bay, the second book in this charming, quirky children’s book series from the mind and imagination of Emmy Swain. The new illustrator, Julia Gabrielov, obviously ‘gets’ Franklin Bean and this comes across in the beautifully done illustrations. My children adored them!
If you don’t know by now, Franklin Bean has a special secret, and best friends, John, a boy who took him in, and Kirby, the highly intelligent dog sidekick – and Pancho Frijole, our friendly neighbourhood superhero doggie, always saves the day! Who is this Pancho, and why is Franklin Bean never around when Pancho is? It’s a puzzle your kids will love to figure out!
In this book, the excitement rises a few notches, with Octo appearing, threatening to make trouble! Meanwhile, John starts his new school
Pancho is a brilliant character with great depth to him, which is great in a children’s book and provokes discussion after – I would love to see this book on school bookshelves and reading lists, and as an educational professional, I would be happy to see that the children in my care read these stories. These books tackle serious issues such as self-esteem, bullying and teaching not to hate, and to do the right thing when others may not be. It is written in a way to educate and entertain at the same time, which is no easy thing. These books are amazing tools for children’s development.
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This book is even better than the first, and has a strong message for children woven into the amusing tale. I love these books, as do my children, and all I can add is: Roll on Book 3!
Rachel Dove, The Kindle Book Review
March 1, 2014
This second book in the Franklin Bean series is a whole lotta fun.
John and Franklin Bean return for more great adventures along with the mysterious superhero Pancho Frijoles. I enjoyed the themes of making new friends and standing up to bullying. My six year old enjoyed the cute drawings and dog themes. Well done to Emmy and the new illustrator, Julia Gabrielov.
Children of all ages will enjoy the delightful story and illustrations.
John and Franklin Bean return for more great adventures along with the mysterious superhero Pancho Frijoles. I enjoyed the themes of making new friends and standing up to bullying. My six year old enjoyed the cute drawings and dog themes. Well done to Emmy and the new illustrator, Julia Gabrielov.
Children of all ages will enjoy the delightful story and illustrations.
April 2, 2016
Fantastic!
Genialmente divertido. Los libros infantiles parecen tan sencillos pero la verdad es que hay muchos que no valen la pena y es complicado encontrar buena historias.
Genialmente divertido. Los libros infantiles parecen tan sencillos pero la verdad es que hay muchos que no valen la pena y es complicado encontrar buena historias.
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