Franklin Is Bossy
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Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 1993 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

Franklin Is Bossy

Written by Paulette Bourgeois · Illustrated by Brenda Clark

Part of the A Classic Franklin Story series

A bossy friend risks losing playmates. Can he change?

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32 pages· 622 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· 490L
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Bookroo's summary

Franklin loves playing with his friends, especially Bear, but his bossy nature drives them away. As he insists on making the rules, Franklin faces the challenge of learning to compromise. Will he adapt before he loses his friends for good? Discover how Franklin navigates the tricky path of friendship and learns the value of sharing and cooperation.

From the publisher

Franklin has lots of friends and one best friend named Bear. They play tag, hopscotch and ball. But Franklin always wants to pick the game and make the rules. No one wants to play with him — he’s too bossy! In this Classic Franklin Storybook, Franklin learns he can’t always have his own way.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
622
Reading age
3–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
490L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.3
F&P level
~M
Publication
Published
April 1, 2011
First published
January 1, 1993
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781554537853

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