Most Popular Books by Paulette Bourgeois

In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin and Bear face the excitement and fear of a first sleepover.

A discussion of the earth''s life giving star, the sun.

When Franklin shares something that was supposed to be a secret, he learns the importance of saying sorry.

On the first day of school, Franklin is a little nervous, but his teacher, Mr. Owl, knows just what to do.

A turtle afraid of small dark places, and therefore of crawling into his shell, asks a variety of animals for advice, only to find out that each has a fear of its own.

A Franklin Activity Book for kids to write, draw and record everything about themselves.

Franklin loves his baby sister a lot and wants to be a good big brother, but only sometimes.

Franklin Wants a Pet In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin can count forwards and backwards. He can zip zippers and button buttons. He can slide down a riverbank by himself. He can even sleep alone in his small, dark shell. And ever since he was small, he really wanted a pet. Franklin’s Blanket In this Franklin Classic Storybook, our hero can’t go to sleep without his favorite blue blanket. One night he can’t find his tattered old blanket and must try to get along without it. Franklin’s School Play In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin has been chosen to play the Nutcracker Prince in his class’s production. But will he be too nervous to say his lines when the big night arrives? This fixed-layout ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book, features read-along narration by the author as well as music and sound effects.

Follow a letter across the country from mailbox to doorstep. Young children are introduced to Canadian postal workers with this unique Canadian picture book. It offers an engaging story and factual details, so kids learn what these community workers actually do.

This book in the In My Neighborhood series is a fun and informative behind-the-scenes look at fire fighters.

Franklin’s Baby Sister In this Franklin Classic Storybook, our hero is thrilled to learn he’ll be a big brother in the spring. He can hardly wait for the new baby, but spring seems a long time away. Franklin does everything he can to make spring come, but nothing happens. Even the seed he planted at school doesn’t look like it will ever become a plant. Then, one day, spring finally appears and something very special arrives … something little and green and absolutely wonderful! Franklin’s Class Trip In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin is excited about his class trip to the museum. Just before they go inside, Beaver tells him that they’ll see real dinosaurs. At first Franklin is worried, but he has so much fun seeing and doing other things in the museum that he almost forgets about the dinosaurs—until he comes face-to-face with a tyrannosaurus! Hurry Up, Franklin In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin sets off to Bear’s house for a birthday party, but it’s far from a straightforward journey. Like most preschoolers, Franklin is a dawdler, slow even for a turtle. The trip becomes an opportunity to play leapfrog with Rabbit, slip and slide in the mud with Otter, and maybe even play hide-and-seek with Fox. But just in time, Franklin remembers that he mustn’t be late for Bear’s special day. This fixed-layout ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book, features read-along narration by the author as well as music and sound effects.

The second in a fractured fairy tale series by the author of Franklin the Turtle! Join Professor Goose in this STEM-filled picture book as she fact-checks classic fairy tales and shares the science behind these flawed stories. Mother Goose''s fairy tales are NOT based in science, and her great niece Professor Goose thinks it''s time to share the truth. Join Professor Goose as she — literally — travels through the pages of The Three Little Pigs, fact-checking, exposing the flaws and explaining the science. Did you know that pigs run in a zigzag pattern? And that there''s no way a wolf''s breath would be strong enough to blow down anything, even if he has his whole pack with him? And that hay bales are strong enough to resist most up, down and sideways forces? Sounds like the perfect material for building a house! . . . Or, not. But not to worry — Professor Goose is armed with helpful hints on how to make a structure strong enough to withstand hurricane forces! Jammed with jokes and hilarious illustrations, this book entertains while it introduces basic scientific laws and rules to young readers. At the back of the book, readers will find Professor Goose''s new, carefully researched fairy tale ending as well as her favorite facts about coding!

Franklin enjoys playing with Jack Rabbit, who is older, but when Jack Rabbit shares his job delivering papers with Franklin, the young turtle begins to doubt that he is ready to be a big kid too.

The first in a new series by the author of Franklin the Turtle! Join Professor Goose in this STEM-filled picture book as she fact-checks classic fairy tales and shares the science behind these flawed stories. Mother Goose''s fairy tales are NOT based in science, and her great niece Professor Goose thinks it''s time to share the truth. Join Professor Goose as she — literally — travels through the pages of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, fact-checking, exposing the flaws and explaining the science. Bears don''t live in cottages — they prefer dens! The smallest bowl of porridge wouldn''t be "just right" — it would have been the coldest! Professor Goose is delighted to see Baby Bear use the scientific method and Goldilocks''s fight or flight response. And maybe Goldilocks should have used a GPS so she wouldn''t have gotten lost in the first place? Jammed with jokes and wonderfully silly illustrations, this book entertains while it introduces basic scientific laws and rules to young readers. At the back of the book, readers will find Professor Goose''s instructions on how to engineer their own chair for a (teddy) bear!

In this Level 2 first reader, kids will enjoy reading about Franklin''s cure for the hiccups.

Franklin tries to adopt a duckling as a pet.

Franklin va con sus compañeros de colegio de visita al museo. Castorcita dice que en el museo hay dinosaurios, lo cual asusta un poco a Franklin, pues cree que realmente va a estar cara a cara con uno de ellos. Este libro les muestra a los niños que esos sentimientos de miedo que los asaltan son naturales, que no son los únicos que los han vivido y que no deben sentir vergüenza por ellos. Tomado de: https://bit.ly/2oFvHl4.

Franklin tenía una manta azul, con la que iba a todas partes y con lla que hacia todo. Pero un día la manta desaparece y Franklin se pone muy triste, la busca por todas partes y como no la encontraba decide ir a buscarla, en esta aventura aprende el valor de las cosas.

In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin learns to manage his time so as not to be late for his friend''s party.

Franklin, the tortoise, keeps trying to ride his bike without training wheels. 3-6 yrs.

Franklin asks his parents for a pet. As he waits impatiently for them to decide, Franklin realizes he must show his parents that he is responsible enough to take care of a pet. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.

Colourful story book for young readers, first published in Canada in 1998. Franklin the tortoise is frightened of storms, so he doesn''t want to go to play at Fox''s house in stormy weather. The author has published many other books about Franklin, including ''Franklin Fibs'', Franklin is Lost'', ''Franklin is Bossy'' and ''Franklin is Messy''.

Franklin the turtle wants a pet and when his parents finally agree, they are surprised at the pet that Franklin chooses.

An uplifting story about the difficulty of change and the memories that hold a family together.

Illustrated question-and-answer book about the moon. Information is accompanied by relevant myths and legends, hands-on experiments, simple activities and crafts. 8-12 yrs.

All her life, Dotty Rupert had been a serious, shy and sensible girl. But her secret wish was to be brave and wild and bold. Only there never seemed to be a chance ... until the Minches came.