Franklin's Baby Sister [Paperback]

Paulette Bourgeois (Author), Brenda Clark (Illustrator)

Book Description

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

In this Franklin Classic Storybook, our hero is thrilled to learn he'll be a big brother in the spring. He can hardly wait for the new baby, but spring seems a long time away. Franklin does everything he can to make spring come, but nothing happens. Even the seed he planted at school doesn't look like it will ever become a plant. Then, one day, spring finally appears and something very special arrives ? something little and green and absolutely wonderful!

--This text refers to the Hardcover 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 (September 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0439203783
• ISBN-13: 978-0439211222
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 7.3 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #430,784 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #94 in Books > Children's Books > Animals > Turtles

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A New Sister, September 20, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Franklin's Baby Sister (Paperback)

I absolutely loved reading this story to my daughter. This is a great addition the Franklin series and an excellent story for a child who is expecting a new brother or sister.

5.0 out of 5 stars A great resource, December 15, 2008

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Kurt A. Johnson (North-Central Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Franklin's Baby Sister (Hardcover)

Franklin has received some exciting news - he's going to be a big brother in the spring. He's so excited about the new baby, but spring seems to be so long in coming. But, all he has to do is exercise a little patience, and before he knows it...spring is here!

This is a great book, one that should be made available to any young person who is soon to become a big brother or sister. The story is interesting and the illustrations are bright and well-done - which will engage the youngster's attention. I liked the story, both suggesting that the older child should be excited about become an older brother or sister, and suggesting patience. I think that this is a great resource, and I highly recommend it to every expectant parent who already has a little one!

4.0 out of 5 stars A very useful book for older siblings, August 22, 2007

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L. Toll "www.iblist.com" (Ottawa, ON) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Franklin's Baby Sister (Hardcover)

Franklin's Little Sister is a fantastic little book that really helped us prepare our son for the arrival of his sister when we adopted her. The Franklin books all have very good lessons for kids, but I was particularly thankful for this one :)