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Franklin the Turtle
Franklin and the Duckling
Franklin knows he's not allowed another pet, but when he finds a lone duckling he can't resist bringing his new friend home. When the duckling turns his bedroom into a regular aquatic habitat, Franklin must ask himself: does he really want another pet after all? This Level 2 first reader contains longer stories, varied sentences, increased vocabulary, more difficult visual clues and some repetition.
- GenresPicture BooksChildrens
32 pages, Paperback
First published June 1, 2006
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November 8, 2020
A book in the Franklin the Turtle series. Fun and cute.
November 20, 2008
Genre: Fiction Reading level: Ages 4-8
“Franklin can tie his shoes. Franklin can count by twos.” In this episode from the popular children’s show, Franklin can’t help wanting to add to his collection of pets. When he and Bear find a lost duckling, Franklin decides to keep it despite his mother’s wishes. The duckling does not take to domestic life, and Franklin learns that sometimes his best intentions are not enough. A happy ending is had by all when the duckling’s family comes to retrieve it. This easy reader is classified by the publisher as a level 2: Kids can read with help. The full color illustrations will be familiar to children who watch the television show. The book is laid out in short sentences with familiar words and some fun sound words like “Shhhh!”, “COUGH!”, and “QUACK!” Children will enjoy knowing that a duckling does not belong in a bedroom before Franklin figures it out.
Other books about pets:
Because of Winn-Dixie, Kate DiCamillo
Mr. Popper’s penguins, Richard Atwater
Tales of a fourth grade nothing, Judy Blume
“Franklin can tie his shoes. Franklin can count by twos.” In this episode from the popular children’s show, Franklin can’t help wanting to add to his collection of pets. When he and Bear find a lost duckling, Franklin decides to keep it despite his mother’s wishes. The duckling does not take to domestic life, and Franklin learns that sometimes his best intentions are not enough. A happy ending is had by all when the duckling’s family comes to retrieve it. This easy reader is classified by the publisher as a level 2: Kids can read with help. The full color illustrations will be familiar to children who watch the television show. The book is laid out in short sentences with familiar words and some fun sound words like “Shhhh!”, “COUGH!”, and “QUACK!” Children will enjoy knowing that a duckling does not belong in a bedroom before Franklin figures it out.
Other books about pets:
Because of Winn-Dixie, Kate DiCamillo
Mr. Popper’s penguins, Richard Atwater
Tales of a fourth grade nothing, Judy Blume
July 30, 2017
Franklin is a turtle and in his books he learns various adventures of growing up. Often time with his many friends he has within his neighborhood. His best friend is Bear.
In this one Franklin asks for another pet other than his goldfish. But his parents says 'no'. While he and Bear are swimming they find a lost duckling. The duckling follow Franklin all day and then follows him home. So he thinks he can 'hide' him as his pet. He soon learns that a pet is a lot of work.
In this one Franklin asks for another pet other than his goldfish. But his parents says 'no'. While he and Bear are swimming they find a lost duckling. The duckling follow Franklin all day and then follows him home. So he thinks he can 'hide' him as his pet. He soon learns that a pet is a lot of work.
March 27, 2012
Not crazy about the second story.
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March 16, 2016My children really enjoyed the pictures and quacking with the duck.
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