Franklin's Bad Day

Series: Franklin

by Paulette Bourgeois

Today Franklin wakes up grumpy. His father discovers the reason for Franklin's crankiness — Otter has moved away and nothing seems right without her. Comforted by a hug from Dad, Franklin cheers up and makes a special present to mail to Otter, who is only a letter or phone call away.

Ages: 3, 6, 8, 4, 7, 5
Interest Level: Grades PreK - 3
Grade Level Equivalent: 2.8
Lexile Measure: 350L
DRA: 18-20
Guided Reading: J
Publisher: Scholastic
Number of Pages: 32
Genre: Bedtime Stories, Dictionaries, Reference, Series

About the Author

Paulette Bourgeois When asked what she hopes children will learn from her books, Paulette Bourgeois explains: “It is most important to look for the wonder in ordinary things.” Some of this wonder, and a curious anxiety, spill over into her character Franklin. The world's best-loved turtle overcomes the challenges of the everyday life of a five-year-old in a way that resonates with children.