Franklin in the Dark

Written by Paulette Bourgeois · Illustrated by Brenda Clark

Part of the Franklin series

A turtle confronts his fear of the dark, discovering everyone has fears.

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32 pages· 601 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· 460L

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Bookroo's summary

Franklin, a turtle afraid of the dark inside his shell, embarks on a journey to overcome his fear. Along the way, he meets a bird afraid of heights, a polar bear fearing the cold, and a duck scared of water. As Franklin learns that everyone has their own fears, he gains a new perspective that promises to warm hearts and bring smiles. Will Franklin find the courage to face his own darkness? This special edition celebrates 25 years of this beloved tale, offering a glimpse into the creation of a classic.

From the publisher

This larger-format special collectible edition of the first Franklin book celebrates the 25th anniversary of the world’s most beloved turtle. Includes never-before-seen archival material and personal letters from the author and illustrator that offers a fun behind-the-scenes peek at this Canadian classic.A perfect gift for long-time fans and a new generation of readers alike.In the Franklin Classic Storybook that started it all, poor little Franklin has one of the most common childhood afflictions — he is afraid of the dark. This is particularly distressing for Franklin as he happens to be a turtle, and the darkness he fears is, of course, inside his own shell. Bravely, with shell in tow, he sets forth to seek help and in the course of his travels discovers a bird who is afraid of heights, a polar bear who is afraid of the cold, and even a hydrophobic duck. In the end, Franklin discovers that everybody is afraid of something, even his own mother, and his response to what he has learned is guaranteed to draw a smile.

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