Franklin Says I Love You
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Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 2002 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

Franklin Says I Love You

Written by Paulette Bourgeois · Illustrated by Brenda Clark

Part of the Franklin series

A turtle seeks the perfect birthday gift for his mom.

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32 pages· 696 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· 560L
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Bookroo's summary

Franklin, a thoughtful turtle, faces a dilemma: what gift could possibly express his love for his mom on her birthday? As the day approaches, he crafts heartfelt surprises, from breakfast in bed to handmade treasures. But will these gestures convey his true feelings, or is there a more profound gift waiting to be discovered? Join Franklin on a journey of love and creativity, where the simplest expression might be the most meaningful of all.

From the publisher

In this Franklin Classic Storybook, our hero is a very lucky turtle. He has the best friends, the best little sister, the best goldfish and, of course, the best mother. But when he discovers that his mother’s birthday is coming up, he can’t find the best present. After giving it some serious thought, Franklin decides to do everything for his mom. On the morning of her birthday he takes her breakfast in bed, makes a brooch, draws a picture and cuts fresh flowers from the garden! And then Franklin gives his mom a great big hug and says, “I love you” — which is, of course, the best gift of all.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
696
Reading age
3–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
560L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.2
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
55985
Publication
Published
February 1, 2011
First published
January 1, 2002
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781554537280

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