Franklin and the Thunderstorm
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1997 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

Franklin and the Thunderstorm

Written by Paulette Bourgeois · Illustrated by Brenda Clark

Part of the Franklin series

A storm traps Franklin in fear. Can his friends help him face it?

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32 pages· 629 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· 530L
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Bookroo's summary

Franklin is terrified of thunderstorms, and when lightning strikes during a playdate at Fox's house, he retreats into his shell. His friends try to coax him out with humorous stories about storms, but it's Beaver's explanation of thunder and lightning that finally eases Franklin's fears. Will Franklin find the courage to face the storm and emerge from his shell? Discover how friendship and understanding can conquer fear in this heartwarming tale.

From the publisher

In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin is afraid of thunderstorms. When a storm approaches while he is playing at Fox’s house, a flash of lightning sends Franklin into his shell. He refuses to come out — even for snacks — until his friends make him laugh with their tall tales about what causes storms. And when Beaver explains what really causes thunder and lightning, Franklin begins to feel much safer.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
629
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
530L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.5
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
24969
Publication
Published
February 1, 2011
First published
November 26, 1997
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781554537297

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