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32nd out of 49 books
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19 voters
Frangoline and the Midnight Dream
Good Girl Gone Bad! An adorably dark picture book about the naughty midnight exploits of an impish litttle girl.
During the day, Frangoline's a perfect little angel. But in the darkest shadows of night, when all good children are sleeping tight, this little imp dons her jet-black cape and makes a break for it! Out the window, across the grass, screeching like a banshee, twi...more
During the day, Frangoline's a perfect little angel. But in the darkest shadows of night, when all good children are sleeping tight, this little imp dons her jet-black cape and makes a break for it! Out the window, across the grass, screeching like a banshee, twi...more
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
August 1st 2011
by Chicken House
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The first part of this story is definitely entertaining. Frangoline is a perfectly behaved little girl by day, but at night she sneaks out and goes exploring by moonlight, upsetting forest creatures and ghosts alike. The moon always cautions her that she ought to be in bed. She finally gets a bit of a fright and apologizes to all those she upset along the way. I thought this would be the lesson to the story, but at the end Frangoline impishly says that she will be a good girl from now on--until...more
This is cute Halloween read with some charming illustrations that both my kids and I enjoyed reading. It's about a little girl who's really good during the day and at night after midnight she becomes opposite of what she's like during the day. One night on Halloween, she doesn't listen to the warnings the moon keeps giving her about the choices her makes and she ends up learning her lesson, at least for that night. It's not that she's bad, she's just a bit adventurous and wants to do whatever sh...more
Frangoline is a girl who is good during the day but loves to sneak out of her bedroom at night to explore the world and the creatures in it. As Frangoline runs wild, the wise moon looks on, reminding her that children should be in bed at night, not out having adventures. But Frangoline does not heed the moon's advice, instead doing as she pleases.
Unfortunately, her nighttime fun wakes the dead, who come crawling out to see what all the noise is about. Suddenly being outside in the dark isn't so...more
Unfortunately, her nighttime fun wakes the dead, who come crawling out to see what all the noise is about. Suddenly being outside in the dark isn't so...more
Review via Cracking the Cover
“Frangoline and the Midnight Dream” evokes that “spooky” feeling people get a hankering for this time of year. There’s just the right amount of darkness here without it being too scary. Much like the children who will be reading her tale
Frangoline is impish and stubborn and cute all at once.
Rhythmical text gives Frangoline’s story a bouncing feel that helps tie it into humorous and exciting illustrations. It’s the perfect treat for your own little ghost or goblin.
“Frangoline and the Midnight Dream” evokes that “spooky” feeling people get a hankering for this time of year. There’s just the right amount of darkness here without it being too scary. Much like the children who will be reading her tale
Frangoline is impish and stubborn and cute all at once.
Rhythmical text gives Frangoline’s story a bouncing feel that helps tie it into humorous and exciting illustrations. It’s the perfect treat for your own little ghost or goblin.
3.5
A fun bedtime book featuring a rambunctious little girl. The dark imagery is a nice departure from most of the children's books out there. The style of the art was good, and while cute and cartoony enough, it falls a bit short of remarkable. I have it the bump up because the protagonist was a little girl, and there are simply not enough of those out there.
A fun bedtime book featuring a rambunctious little girl. The dark imagery is a nice departure from most of the children's books out there. The style of the art was good, and while cute and cartoony enough, it falls a bit short of remarkable. I have it the bump up because the protagonist was a little girl, and there are simply not enough of those out there.
During the day, Frangoline is a little girl who is "bright and clean and eats her greens" but at night, she climbs down the tree and romps through the forest creating terror. Not sure how to feel about this book...I just wanted to give her a good time out and ground her. Her character was obnoxious and I'm not sure I want my children getting any ideas...
Love the illustrations but don't love the story and a few of the author's word choices. After reading it to 2 classes today, I'm changing my rating to a little bit higher. I think I was afraid children would be afraid by some things in the book, but only about 3 kids (all 1st graders) said they were afraid out of about 45 students.
Fabulous children's picture book. With a beautiful rhyming text and exquisite illustrations. I look forward to reading more from the pen of Clemency Pearce.
This is a really cute story but the illustrations are the best part about this book! They are really cute and bright and really fun to look at!
"Frangoline was bright and clean" begins this picture book which takes a dark turn as night falls. Possibly an option for a spooky storytime!
Fun story about a little girl who is charming by day but definitely has a different side when it becomes midnight.
A dark picture book, Frangoline and the Midnight Dream, has a Tim Burton feel and look.
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Anna and I read this in the library. Pearce plays with language, mostly rhyme and creates a vivid picture of a child who is strong and confident...to a certain point :). I thought the point where Frangoline becomes a less confident in her night-time escapade beyond her bedroom window was a little too quick and easy given how confident she's been so far.
The real pleasure in reading this book was the illustrations...
Not sure it's a book I'd read in school...might be more appropriate for reading wi...more
The real pleasure in reading this book was the illustrations...
Not sure it's a book I'd read in school...might be more appropriate for reading wi...more
I do love creepy, especially when it's not real scary.
The illustrations were absolutely awesome.
This would scare me if I was a child, I think.
A child's first scary book? Loved it.
Cute story!!!!
Frangoline's a charming child by day, but a problem child by night.
Apr 07, 2013
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Kate Shea
marked it as for-owen
Feb 10, 2013
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marked it as to-read
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