Franklin's New Friend
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1997 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

Franklin's New Friend

Written by Paulette Bourgeois · Illustrated by Brenda Clark

Part of the Franklin series

A new neighbor challenges Franklin's fears and friendships.

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32 pages· 682 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· 490L
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Bookroo's summary

Franklin's world is turned upside down when the Moose family moves in next door. At school, Mr. Owl pairs Franklin with Moose, a towering newcomer. Initially intimidated by Moose's size, Franklin must confront his fears and discover the true meaning of friendship. Can Franklin look beyond appearances and embrace the unexpected bond forming with Moose? This heartwarming tale explores the courage it takes to welcome change and the joy of finding friendship in the most unlikely places.

From the publisher

Franklin has always lived in the same house in the same town, and he’s grown up with the same friends. Then new neighbors move in – the Moose family! At school, Mr. Owl asks Franklin to be Moose’s buddy. Initially, Franklin is afraid of Moose because of his size but he soon realizes that despite their differences, he has made a new friend in this Franklin Classic Storybook.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
682
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
490L
Themes & topics
The author

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.7
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
18624
Publication
Published
April 1, 2011
First published
January 1, 1997
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781554537730

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