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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.
4.1/5 Goodreads · 537 ratings
32 pages· 682 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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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
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The fine print
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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