Franklin's Neighborhood (Franklin (Scholastic Paperback)) [Paperback]

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

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1999 | Age Level: 4 and up | Series: Franklin (Scholastic Paperback)

The students in Mr. Owl's class must draw a picture of what they like bast about their neighborhood. At first Franklin can't decide, but then he draws a pretty picture of everyone he knows. The best thing about his neighborhood are the neighbors!

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Kindergarten-Grade 1-Although he can count to 10 and say the whole alphabet without stopping, Franklin faces his greatest academic challenge yet: to draw a picture of his favorite thing in the entire neighborhood. Should it be the library? The ice-cream store? The fire station? The possibilities are endless for this young turtle, who relishes all aspects of life in his sunny and bustling neighborhood. His ingenious solution of drawing all of his neighbors will leave youngsters surprisingly pleased. Clark's charming cartoon illustrations will appeal to children just discovering the world around them. A fine read-aloud to introduce the varied elements of a community.
Selene S. Vasquez, Orange Brook Elementary School, Hollywood, FL
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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A fine read-aloud to introduce the varied elements of a community. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic (September 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0439083699
• ISBN-13: 978-0439083690
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 7.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #399,837 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #73 in Books > Children's Books > Animals > Turtles

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice thought to give to 5 and 6 year olds.., November 1, 1999

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

My Kindergartners and I read your book today. What a nice thought. We are learning about our world this month to intergrate the thoughts of why people would consider moving to a new world(the Pilgrims) so we are starting out with the thought of what is a neighborhood? and then proceeding to families and friends--so you started it for us. Thanks.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ANOTHER WONDERFUL ADDITION TO THE FRANKLIN SERIES, December 13, 2006

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This review is from: Franklin's Neighborhood (Hardcover)

It is difficult to find much wrong with this entire series of books and this offering is no different. Franklin, after lengthy study and conversation, comes to the conclusion that the "people" are the true heart of any neighborhood, not the building, parks or location. (Sorry for the spoiler here). I have found this one to be very useful in the classroom, not only to teach that we probably have it pretty good right where we are, but also to teach that it is people who make up the important things in our lives and not things. Franklin, though he my blunder at times, is truely a wise little turtle. The art work is of it's usual high quality that we have come to expect with the Franklin Books. Highly recommend this one.