Franklin Has a Sleepover [Paperback]

Paulette Bourgeois (Author), Brenda Clark (Illustrator), Barbara Rosenblat (Narrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2000 | Age Level: 4 and up

Inviting his friend Bear to spend the night, Franklin plans an evening of fun and excitement, and when Bear suffers from homesickness at bedtime, Franklin helps him feel better and learns about being a good host.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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About the Author

Paulette Bourgeois is the author of more than 40 books for children, including the In My Neighborhood series and Oma?s Quilt. She lives in Toronto, Ontario.

Brenda Clark is best known as the illustrator of the original Franklin the Turtle series written by Paulette Bourgeois. Other popular titles she has illustrated include Sadie and the Snowman, Big Sarah's Little Boots, and the award winning, Little Fingerling. Brenda lives in Port Hope, Ontario. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic Inc.; Book & Cassette edition (December 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 043923283X
• ISBN-13: 978-0439232838
• Product Dimensions: 13.3 x 8.3 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,998,980 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Franklin is a true friend again, April 3, 2000

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lisa a davis (Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Franklin Has A Sleepover (Paperback)

A perfect book for a young child to have before their first sleepover anywhere. It lets the child know it's okay to be homesick and that your friends or relatives are there for you when you're away from home. I know my daughter learns from every Franklin book and this one is no exception.

5.0 out of 5 stars A great story-teaches a lesson with a joke at the end, August 31, 2003

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W. Hobbs "whobbs3" (swampscott, ma United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Franklin Has a Sleepover (Hardcover)

This was a great story. Franklin learns how to be a great host in this story. I like the ending where Bear asks, "Next time, can Franklin sleep at my house?" Franklin's parents say yes, and Franklin says, "And don't worry about where I will sleep, because I always have my own cozy bed with me." The joke of this detail is that unlike most instances of having somebody sleep over where the host has to worry about where the guest will sleep(like when Franklin had Bear sleep over), if Franklin is the guest, he's a turtle who, at bedtime, just lays on any floor, crawls into his shell, and goes to bed. In other words, having a turtle(or any other animal that sleeps in its own shell) sleep over might be easier than usual. Great story!

5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoying A Friend, January 24, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Franklin Has a Sleepover (Hardcover)

Franklin books are very good to read because they are always teaching you something new. Franklin is absolutely thrilled to have Bear spend a night. It also let the kids know it's ok to be homesick. I especailly liked how Franklin tried to make Bear feel better. In the book Franklin goes back to his room to make Bear feel more comfortable and gives Bunny a hug and says Good night to Bunny. In television episode, Franklin called Bear's parents and let him talked to his parents. Then they playe with the flashlight doing signals to Bears parents. Even though there is a slight difference between the book and the episode, they both had a good time. It teaches how you can make your friends feel less homesick whenthey spend a night with you.