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Franklin the turtle wants a pet and when his parents finally agree, they are surprised at the pet that Franklin chooses.Tags
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Franklin Wants a Pet is a lovely book that teaches kids about patience and responsibility. Before this, I have never read a "Franklin..." book, but I'm glad I did. Not only is this book great educational entertainment for kids, it also teaches them lessons that they can take with them in the future. I loved the illustrations all throughout the book as well because it shows kids what is happening as it is being read. Overall, this specific Franklin book is perfect for kids to learn about patience and earning the things you want. For example, Franklin has always wanted a pet, but he had to prove he was ready to take care of one. Taking care of his stuffed dog showed his parents that he was ready for a big responsibility. This teaches kids show more to become responsible, especially in the things they want. Franklin was also kind about the whole process, which is another small lesson built in. Franklin Wants a Pet is generally the perfect book for kids to learn and be entertained. show less
Franklin books do a great job of teaching various lessons, values, and morals to young readers. In this book readers learn about the responsibilities and commitment it takes to have a pet. In the book Franklin discusses why he would and wouldn't choose different animals for pets and how he came to the decide which pet is best for him. I love how Bourgeois describes every step so that young readers can understand and learn about thought process. Following steps and ideas to make a decision.
Franklin wants a pet, but his parents aren't sure he's ready for one. In this story, Franklin's parents describe all the work that goes into taking care of a pet, and he shows that he is ready to handle the responsibility. There are also descriptions of a variety of different types of pet. This story can teach children about what's involved in taking care of a pet, and what kind of pet may be best for them.
Summary: Franklin wants a pet, but his parents do not believe that he is ready. He shows them that he is responsible and tries to decide what kind of pet is best for him.
Genre: Fantasy
Genre: Fantasy
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Paulette Bourgeois was born July 20, 1951 in Winnepeg , Canada. She graduated from the University of Western Ontario in 1974 with a B.Sc. and worked briefly as an occupational therapist before returning to Carleton University to study journalism. She has worked in television and print before writing her first book, Franklin in the Dark. Although show more Paulette is best-known for the Franklinthe Turtle books, she is also the writer of fiction and non-fiction for young readers. Her book, The Sun: Starting with Space was shortlisted for a Science in Society Book Award (1995), given by the Canadian Science Writer's Association, and won the honor of Parents' Choice Approval, given by the US Parents' Choice Foundation (1997). (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- Franklin veut un animal
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