Franklin's Classic Treasury, Volume I

Franklin the Turtle

by Paulette Bourgeois

Now, for the first time, four of the most beloved Franklin stories are available in one volume in this Franklin Treasury. The complete text and illustrations for Franklin in the Dark, Hurry Up, Franklin, Franklin Fibs and Franklin Is Bossy have been combined in a beautiful hardcover edition that is sure to become a family favorite. Perfect for gift giving or as an introduction to the bestselling series, Franklin's Classic Treasury will delight old fans and new.

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books

128 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1999

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

[Safra · Rating 1 out of 5]

Priya

[zunggg · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great big dollops of Franklin's trademark folksiness. Not my thing but this never hurt any two-year-old. Cabbage (or fly?) soup for the toddler soul.

[Shannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Back Cover:
This special treasury brings together four of the best-loved Franklin stories. "Franklin in the Dark," "Hurry Up, Franklin," "Franklin Fibs," and "Franklin is Bossy" have become classics, and have helped make Franklin one of the world's most popular and endearing fictional characters.

In these gently humorous, charmingly illustrated stories, Franklin confronts problems familiar to children -- fear of the dark, dawdling, fibbing and bossiness -- and solves them all by himself. "Franklin's Classic Treasury" will be cherished by children for years to come.

[Marie · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Franklin books done by Bourgeois before it got turned into a tv show, are quite good. They teach good values (blech! Did I just write that?!) without being sappy. Franklin embodies the dilemmas and worries of little ones and the ways he overcomes them. And I love the food illustrations--lots of cookies with flies on top--yum!

[Beyond the Pages with Eva K · Rating 5 out of 5]

Franklin is a wonderful character to learn from. My kids and I have enjoyed reading each and every story that we have come across. We have committed to reading all of the books about him. Oh, the adventures we'll have!

Rating: 5/5
Kid-stamped/Mother-approved: Yes
Recommend: Yes

[Katherine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hannah liked these.

[Theresa · Rating 3 out of 5]

great story for interest reading closely follows tv show