فرانکلین می گوید دوستت دارم

Franklin the Turtle

by Paulette Bourgeois, فرمهر منجزی (مترجم)

«فرانکلین» تصمیم دارد برای مادرش، که بهترین مادر دنیاست، جشن تولّدبگیرد. «فرانکلین» از تمام دوستانش می‌پرسد: «چه طور بدون یک هدیه خوب می‌توانم به مادرم نشان دهم که چه‌قدر دوستش دارم؟». هر کدام پاسخی می‌دهند امّا «فرانکلین» همه آن کارها را قبلاً انجام داده است. در پایان «فرانکلین» و خواهرش کارت پستالی به مادرشان هدیه می‌دهند و تمام کارهایی که دوستانش پیشنهاد داده بودند را انجام می‌دهند. «فرانکلین» مادرش را بغل می‌کند و به او می‌گوید: «دوستت دارم» این هدیه به نظر مادرش از هر هدیه‌ای بهتر است. این داستان این پیام را به مخاطب ارائه می‌دهد که بدون خرید هدیه می‌توانند بهترین هدیه دنیا را به عزیزانشان بدهند."

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Animals, Family, Fiction, Kids, Canada

28 pages, Unknown Binding

First published January 1, 2002

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

[Calista · Rating 4 out of 5]

Franklin is trying to find something very special for his mother. He goes around asking friends for suggestions, but the answers he gets are things that he does for his mother already. So he decides to do them all and make her a card. On her birthday, he uses the 4 best words a parent can hear. “I love you Mom”. That’s what she really needed.

The story is simple and true. I like it.

I think my Franklin days with my nephew are over. He thought this book was silly and slow. I asked him if he gives his mom good things and he thought he did. I told him grief doesn’t count, but it went over his head. He is in a special place being 6 right now and he has a lot of attitude. He gave this 2 stars.

[معصومه توکلی · Rating 5 out of 5]

خب دو صفحه اولش خیلی ناراحت کننده بود! خواندن جمله "و مادر فرانکلین حتی اگر خسته هم باشد قبل از خواب دو تا قصه برای فرانکلین می گوید" وقتی دو ثانیه قبلش داشتم چانه می زدم که فقط همین یک کتاب را برایش بخوانم واقعاً دشوار بود!
ولی صفحه آخرش همه چیز بود!
این سه کلمه کوچک...

[Kimberly Krey · Rating 5 out of 5]

As always, this Franklin book delivers a beautiful message and a tender moral. I love the way Franklin's parents use such great wisdom to guide little Franklin. We can all learn from these books!

[Victoria · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have low expectations for books based on shows, but I liked this one!

[Dolly · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a sweet story in the Franklin the Turtle series by Paulette Bourgeois. I'm not sure why we never really got into this series (after all, we love turtles!) Now our girls are getting a bit old for stories like this, so I'm not sure how many more we'll read.

I found this book available in an ebook version through our local library and I decided that I would read it, even if our girls weren't interested. To my surprise, our girls were willing to let me read it to them, and even though it's probably best for younger children, I was happy to see that they enjoyed the story as much as I did. I loved giving our girls kisses and hugs throughout the story.

The illustrations are cartoonish and colorful and the narrative is short and engaging. I will certainly look for more ebooks in this series, even if I have to read them on my own.

[The Brothers · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's Franklin's mother's birthday and he wants to make it an extra special one. So, he goes to all his friends and asks them how they let their mothers know they love them. While all good ideas, Franklin can't decide which one to use, so he does them all. In the end, he discovers the best and easiest way to let someone know you love them is just to say it.

Typical Franklin illustrations.

[Theresa · Rating 3 out of 5]

great story for interest reading closely follows tv show

[Lakeira King · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Franklin series is such a classic! I love the all the little stories. This one is a little long so I think it would best for a 5 or 6 year old.

[Kristen Dutkiewicz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Franklin searches for what would make the best birthday present for his mom. After talking to each of his friends, he finally comes up with a wonderful idea!! Very sweet story.

[Mae · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Джорджия · Rating 5 out of 5]

Прекрасна и вече любима...

[Chris Hays · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well rounded and easy to understand for a little one.

[Angelica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Franklin says I love you is about Franklin wanting to get his mother the perfect birthday gift. There are so many things that his mother has done for him. He says that he has the best mother there is. He goes to all of his friends asking for ideas for gifts. Franklin decides to make his mother many gifts but the greatest gift of all is hearing “I love you” from Franklin.

The overall theme of Franklin I love you is that its the little things that count and that possessions aren’t important in life.

When I read Franklin I love you it made me think of my own life. Every year at Christmas or at my mom's birthday I strive to find the perfect gift that is different than the ones given previously. I thought that it was precious that at the very beginning Franklin described his mother and all the things that she has done for him. It shows that there is meaning in everything that a mother does for her family.

I would recommend this book because it deals with the aspect of family, love, worth and appreciation. It can teach a child that you don’t have to go above and beyond in possessions for a mother to feel loved. I believe that if children understand the concept of giving when they are at a young age, then they will be givers as they get older. It also shows the love of a mother.

[Little M · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kangen banget baca buku anak🥹
Mumpung dapet akses 6 bulan, mungkin bakalan rajin ngubrak-ngabrik ini diglib buat cari bacaan2 sederhana (sekaligus bernostalgia).

Ini kisahnya penuh kasih sayang, si Franklin yang datengin tetangga-tetangganya untuk bertanya hadiah terbaik apa buat mamanya. Tetangganya adq bear, snail, beaver, and goose. Ilustrasinya juga cakep banget🥰

[raccoon reader · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think this would be a good choice of book for a child whose struggling with saying I love you, showing affection for others, or you just want to discuss how to show someone you love them on their birthdays. A cute easy read.

[Blanka Balbuk · Rating 4 out of 5]

поредицата за Франклин е много поучителна. има книжка за почти всяка тема ,която може да обясни живота на едно малко дете. чета тази поредица на детето от 3г ,вече е на 5г и има още интерес към нея. не бих казала ,че й е любима ,но определено е високо оценена от мама и дете.

[Anushka Persaud ☁* ✨☁** ☁✨✨✨]

all the kids should read this

[Darinda · Rating 4 out of 5]

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

[Gabi · Rating 5 out of 5]

This little book made me want to hug it back!!

[Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Много сладка книжка с прекрасно послание. А това, че бащата на Франклин не знае за рождения ден на майка му е доста relatable 🤣

[Sophie Crane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Franklin books teach children to be honest and trustworthy but are entertaining.

[Luis Fe Domínguez · Rating 4 out of 5]

En una lectura de 4 días consecutivos de una jornada de 40 minutos diarios, leído en voz alta para niños de entre 6 a 7 años, esta historia sobre Franklin, nos muestra cómo expresarle a mamá los sentimientos más íntimos y agradables.

Franklin se entera por la abuela que su mamá cumple años y no se le ocurre que regalarle. Así que se enfrenta al dilema sobre cuál podría ser el regalo que le pueda demostrar a su mamá cuanto la quiere sin tener que gastar mucho dinero. Tras una travesía que lo llevará desde el bosque al lago, del lago de nuevo a su casa, encontrará las expresiones más comunes y diversas de demostrarle a su madre cuánto la quiere.

Las ilustraciones son un mundo a parte, 5/5. Un excelente trabajo de representación y diversidad, entretenido, florido, dinámico, con los retratos se podría crear otra historia. Tiene tantos acompañamientos, tantos elementos que la historia no presenta que por sí misma le multiplica en decena a la interacción con el lector.

En fin, un cuento dinámico sobre el amor hacia mamá. Entretenido y tierno. Ideal para la lectura infantil.

[Alyssa Ruehl · Rating 4 out of 5]

This children's book is a good way to show a positive family relationship. It is relatable because many young children love making their parents presents for their birthday's, but when the child gets old enough they sometimes want to do something different and more creative than what they have been doing before. When I read this story I remembered making my mother a present when I was little, and I am sure many children think the same thing while reading this book too. This book is appropriate for kindergarten and first graders as an independent read. The whole point of the story is to recognize family love and relate to it in that way.

[Britley Madsen · Rating 3 out of 5]

"Franklin Says 'I Love You'" is about a turtle named Franklin who tries to think of a what he could give his mother for her birthday. He asks his friends for ideas. Then he decides what he is going to give her and she loves it. This book mostly has the colors green and yellow which gives a happy tone. There is a lot of white space around the texts. This helps the reader focus on what is going on in the story and pictures. I would have a child read this book so they could learn that money cannot show love. I think this book would be appropriate for a child who can read well.

[Awilliams · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun, cute book for children! I love Franklin books.

[Hannah Starnes]

This is a good mother's day book, as well as a good book to show appreciation, not only towards mothers, dut others as well. It also focuses on the concepts of kindness and giving.

[Pinky · Rating 4 out of 5]

Franklin gets advice on the best gift for his mother without buying her anything.

[Paolish · Rating 4 out of 5]

El amor de una madre estan lindo en la mayoria de casos, espero tenga la oportunidad de decirles te quiero en todas las formas posibles.

[Jeannie Chambers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adorable little book that lets little ones know some gifts don’t have to be expensive, or cost anything at all.

[Kristina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a heart-warming story (plus marvellous illustrations) about what love really is! My mom used to read these books to me when I was younger, but this morning I decided to read that one to her and it took us back to the good old days of my childhood.