Franklin's Class Trip (Franklin (Scholastic Paperback)) [Paperback]

Paulette Bourgeois (Author), Sharon Jennings (Author), Brenda Clark (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Series: Franklin (Scholastic Paperback)

Once he realizes that the dinosaurs in the museum are not alive, Franklin is able to enjoy his class visit there.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 2-As in her earlier titles about the turtle, Bourgeois describes a situation that most children will find familiar. This time, Franklin is going to a museum with his classmates. He can't wait to go, until he hears from Beaver that, "There are real dinosaurs inside." Terrified, Franklin and his friend Snail worry throughout the entire visit, until they find themselves face to face with a Tyrannosaurus rex-and learn that all that's left of the dinosaurs are their bones. Clark's bright illustrations capture the expressions of Franklin and his friends as they explore the museum-from their joy when dressing up as knights in the medieval room to their fear of the dinosaur exhibit. This book will make a good read-aloud, both one-on-one and in a storytime setting. Children who have been to museums will see plenty of familiar things, and those who haven't may find themselves eager to take a trip to see the dinosaurs and more.
Dina Sherman, Brooklyn Children's Museum, NY
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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; Reprint edition (March 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 043904085X
• ISBN-13: 978-0590130028
• ASIN: 0590130021
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,454,958 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Franklin books, May 21, 2000

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This review is from: Franklin's Class Trip (Franklin (Scholastic Paperback)) (Paperback)

My son really enjoys all the Franklin books. They all teach lessons to children that they can relate to. Franklin's Class Trip teaches children that they don't have to be afraid of new things.

4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for dino-shy kids, August 4, 2011

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This review is from: Franklin's Class Trip (Franklin (Scholastic Paperback)) (Paperback)

I teach and do story times in a dinosaur museum and it is amazing how common it is for young children to be afraid to see "real dinosaurs" or even the concept of skeletons. This is a great book for this and we have used it to calm feels in our preschool age classes.