Product Description

When Franklin wakes up grumpy, his father discovers that Otter has moved away and that nothing seems right to Franklin without her, and after his father comforts him, Franklin decides to mail a special present to his friend.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #37453 in Books
• Published on: 1997-01-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 32 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780590693325
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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From School Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 2. Franklin the turtle is having a horrible day. He usually loves winter, but today he is grumpy, cranky, and unhappy. Bear and Franklin go out to play together, but nothing they do is fun. They miss their good friend Otter, who has moved away. When the pouting turtle returns home, he is angry and sad until his father suggests that he write or call Otter. Franklin spends the rest of the day making a scrapbook to send to her, full of drawings and a dozen self-addressed envelopes. This is a well-told story about overcoming a difficult situation. In the colorful cartoon illustrations, Franklin's facial expressions help to convey his changing moods and emotions, from frustration and sadness to satisfaction. Fans of Franklin's earlier adventures and children who have had a friend move away will enjoy this book.?Elisabeth Palmer Abarbanel, Los Angeles Public Library
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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 ’s artwork has charmed millions and has helped make Franklin an international star. She lives in Port Perry, Ontario.

Customer Reviews

Another lesson by Franklin
Franklin, our favorite little turtle, struggles through the day after his good friend Otter moves away. Everything seems to go wrong until he finally has a relieving talk with dad and realizes that he hasn't really lost his buddy, but that their relationship simlpy has to take on a new dimension. This is yet another greatly illustrated, wonderful book in the Franklin series, which helps teach life's lessons and morals to our young ones.

My friend moved away
This is a very touching book. It shows emotions of what happens when a close friend moves away. Frankin takes it out on everybody. But in the end his father figures out that it was Otter's moving that upset Franklin. His father told him how they can still stay in contact with each other. Franklin sent Otter a puzzle that he made.

Good for military kids
We are a military family and I think this book really helped my daughter realize that moving away doesn't mean the end of friendships.