فرانکلین و دندان شیری

Franklin the Turtle

by Paulette Bourgeois, شهره هاشمی (مترجم)

ماجرای افتادن دندان خرس است. دندان شیری خرس افتاده است ولی این اولین‌بار است که فرانکلین همچین چیزی می‌بیند. همه‌ی دوستان فرانکلین دندان دارند. فرانکلین زبانش را اطراف دهانش می‌چرخاند، لثه‌اش نرم و صاف است و اصلا دندان ندارد.
در «فرانکلین و دندان شیری» فرانکلین یاد می‌گیرد خود را همان‌گونه که هست بپذیرد و تفاوت‌هایش با دیگران را نشانه‌ی ضعف یا نقص خود نداند.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Fiction, Animals, Fantasy, Friendship, Art

28 pages, Unknown Binding

First published January 1, 1994

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

[Andrew]

Man, I really love reading the Franklin books to my young son. I didn't really grow up with them, but my wife really loved the books and the TV show. What cracks me up about this one is how most of the time, the books only lightly allude to the fact that they are anthropomorphic animals, but spends a lot of time here focused on the fact that turtles don't have teeth. This is very different from the mammal-centric other loose tooth books I have read recently (Bear Snores On, Llama Llama).

[Olivia Pollari · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story is a little sad bit ends with a heartwarming resolution. Franklin books have always been a go-to book for me growing up because of the lesson they teach and the information they hold. This story was about how Franklin was upset about not having any teeth to put under his pillow for the tooth fairy. Silly him, turtles don't have teeth. Franklin was sad about not being able to get gifts like all his other friends when they lose a tooth. So he wrote a letter to the tooth fairy and put a little white pebble under his shell. The outcome was not what he exactly wanted but his parents were there to help Franklin out. I give this book 5 stars because it shows students what happens when you lose a tooth, how everyone is different, and a resolution if things don't always turn out how you want them to be.

[Arielle Hitch · Rating 5 out of 5]

In book written by Paulette Bourgeois, Franklin discovers that, unlike most of his friends, he doesn't have teeth, and worries that he's missing out on the Tooth Fairy's magical visits. The plot takes place in his town. The characters are Franklin, Bear, and other animal friends. The importance of this book is realizing that it is okay to be different. Brenda Clark's illustrations brought the book to life with the details and colors she used. I gave this book five stars because I think its a good read for kids starting to grow up.

[Cara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Franklin the turtle and Bear the bear are on their way to school when Bear loses his tooth. He's excited to see what he gets from the tooth fairy. Franklin has never heard of the tooth fairy and doesn't understand why she would want his tooth and why he gets a present in return. He doesn't have teeth of his own and all of his friends feel bad for him so he feels bad too.
But his parents make him feel better about being who he is and not worry about not having teeth again.

[Christine Grant · Rating 4 out of 5]

Adorable story about losing teeth and growing up. It turns out that turtles do not have teeth, and Franklin finds out that this makes him different from his friends. In the end, he finds out that those differences don't matter and that growing up comes in many forms.

[Alireza Emami · Rating 4 out of 5]

بعد از افتادن اولین دندان شیری خوندیمش
جالب بود

[Catherine Bruno · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Franklin! I liked watching the show when I was younger too.

[Sarah (TheLibrarysKeeper) · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book made me laugh and smile. The lessons presented in these books are always so clear and valuable as a kid and adult.

[معصومه توکلی · Rating 5 out of 5]

لاک پشت دوست داشتنی کوچک!

[Darinda · Rating 3 out of 5]

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

[Brittany Hopkins · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a very sweet children’s book. It does a wonderful job in teaching young children that it’s okay to be different from your friends!

[Gemma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute story and great way to introduce teeth falling out and the tooth fairy.

[Mahsa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I bought this book for my little nephew when his first tooth was about to fall. I love franklin series soooo much.

[J.B. Mathias · Rating 3 out of 5]

Still the best artwork in kids picture books ever.

[Jasmine · Rating 4 out of 5]

My son was so concerned Franklin didn't have teeth lol.

[Karin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Perfectly timed for kiddo's first wiggly tooth.

[Danielle · Rating 3 out of 5]

It is kind of funny that Franklin has literally never even heard of the tooth fairy due to him and his family not having teeth.

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

A cute book on how friends are many times different!

[Shannon McGee · Rating 4 out of 5]

At first my thoughts of this book was that it wasn’t that good but now I think of it more fondly.

Franklin and his innocence of not knowing of the tooth fairy because turtle do not have teeth. His friend Bear looses his first tooth to make room for his growing up teeth. To Franklin this is a sign that Bear is growing up. So if Franklin does not have teeth how can he ever grow up. That is the dilemma that Franklin asks his parents.

There were some different and creative tooth fairies in this book I only got the money tooth fairy but apparently for some of Franklin’s received gifts or money. So I guess you never know what tooth fairy your going to get as a child but good to know the tooth fairy has expanded her realms of gifts.

Now that I think of the book after a couple of days there is a fondness to it that think children will find too.

[Holly Chapman · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book does a great job of teaching about diversity. Franklin's friend Bear loses his first tooth and Franklin realizes he doesn't have any teeth so the tooth fairy can't bring him any gifts. Franklin is sad all day at school and when he gets home he tells his parents he wants teeth. That night Franklin finds a pebble outside that resembles a tooth and puts it under his shell. In the morning he finds a note from the tooth fairy saying nice try but she knows turtle's don't have teeth. At breakfast Franklin's parents give him a gift because he is growing up. In the end, Franklin realizes everyone is different and special in their own way. This would be good for K-2nd graders because you can do a lesson on how everyone is different, yet special and that's what makes them who they are.

[Margo Martin]

In the book Franklin and the Tooth Fairy Franklin sees that bear keeps his tooth after losing it and is very confused. Franklin does not have any teeth, so his friends have to explain the tooth fairy to him, and tell him about how she leaves presents because you are growing up. That night, Franklin leaves a small white rock under his pillow and writes to the tooth fairy, but the next morning he gets a note back saying nice try, but turtles don’t have teeth. However, Franklin then sees a big present for him, and when he asks his parents who it’s from, they say from them because he is growing up. This book is a story that illustrates it’s okay to be different and portrays an important lesson for students.

[Rosa Cline · Rating 4 out of 5]

Like many of the Franklin the turtle books they have been made into television shows. But this one I have to say the book is much better than the show. (Although the show is good, I just like the meaning behind the book better.) This teaches Franklin that it's okay to be a little different from his best friend; and there are several ways to know you are growing up without having to loose baby teeth (of which Franklin doesn't have). So this is a nice book to help (those parents that don't 'do' the tooth fairy) parents show that it's okay not to have the 'fairy' come to your home. Or also it teaches, like Franklin learns, that there is different ways to know you are growing up.

[Jasmine Robinson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Franklin's friends are all losing their teeth and he doesn't understand why he doesn't have any teeth to lose. He ask his parents and they tell him that turtles do not have teeth. He feels that he is so different than everyone else because of this so he sends the tooth fairy a letter and puts a stone under his pillow. The tooth fairy knew that turtles didn't have teeth And she didn't leave him a present. In the end Franklin's patents told him that he is special and that it is okay to be different because everyone isn't going to be the same.

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn't realize or think about the fact that turtles don't have teeth before reading this book. Franklin is so worried because he doesn't have any teeth to leave for the tooth fairy. It's a good story to help children realize that it's okay that we are all different in our own sort of way. My favorite part is the letter the tooth fairy leaves when Franklin tries to pass of a small rock for a turtle tooth. "Sorry. Turtles don't have teeth. Good try. Your friend, The Tooth Fairy".

[Courtney Kilbourn · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like this series of books for two reasons: they made a television show out of it so kids can see both the book and video version and the first page of each story is the same. The repetition gives the kids something to remember and look forward to. I like this particular book because it makes losing teeth an exciting thing. Also, I found it very important for kids to believe in something like the tooth fairy at a young age so I also like the book for encouraging that.

[Lynn Davidson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Franklin's best friend, Bear, loses his first tooth and is excited that the tooth fairy will bring him a present. Franklin is unhappy because he, being a turtle, doesn't have any teeth. This is the first time he and Bear aren't the same, so Franklin tries to fool the tooth fairy into leaving him something, too. Great story with fabulous illustrations.

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a nice book with cute illustrations. There's a subtle litte message that we are all different, yet all the same. Peace on earth, holding hands around the campfire.

Anyways, while it was a good book I won't be seeking it out to read again.

[Michelle Carter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Why don't turtles have teeth and what is a tooth fairy? These are some of the questions that Franklin asks in this cute book about something that happens to little children - losing those baby teeth.

[Angie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute, passed the time in the dentist's waiting room. I didn't feel like the author resolved the "conflict" in the book very well. How does a parent address a child's jealousy for something that can't be changed?

[Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

09/09: Ha! This one is adorable. The boys get the biggest kick out of Franklin's having no teeth.

Back Cover: Franklin's friends are losing their teeth, but Franklin doesn't have any teeth to lose. Will the tooth fairy visit Franklin anyway?