Franklin's Baby Sister

Franklin the Turtle

by Paulette Bourgeois, Brenda Clark (Illustrator)

Franklin, eager to meet his baby sister, tries to make spring come more quickly, yet nature can't be rushed and so Franklin realizes that he just has to learn to be patient.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Family, Canada, Fiction, Teaching

Library Binding

First published April 1, 2000

About the author

Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Bourgeois graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational therapy from the University of Western Ontario in 1974. She was a psychiatric occupational therapist for three years before deciding to focus on her writing. She studied journalism at Carlton University then worked as a reporter for the Ottawa Citizen and CBC Television. She became a freelance journalist in Washington, D.C. contributing pieces to Chatelaine, Canadian Living, Reader's Digest and Maclean's. She returned to Toronto in 1983.

In 2003, she became a Member of the Order of Canada and in 2007, she received an Honourary Doctor of Laws from her alma mater, the University of Western Ontario.

Reviews

[Calista · Rating 3 out of 5]

Franklin can’t wait for Spring, not only because Spring is his favorite season but because he is expecting a new baby sister. The waiting is painfully slow, but Spring shows up and so does his sister and he is very excited. This is a very sweet story.

The nephew does enjoy Franklin, but he thought this story was a little boring. He did think having a little brother to play with would be fun, but he wouldn’t want a baby sister. He loved the snow turtle that Franklin made. He thought that was so cool. He says it low and smooth, ‘that’s soo coool’. He thought this story was ok and he gave it 3 stars.

[Kimmy’s Reads! · Rating 4 out of 5]

Franklin is an oldie but a goodie and it makes the kid smile. Not a bad read at all ❤️

[Maya Yankulova · Rating 5 out of 5]

Тази книжка първо ми я прочете мама, още когато моята сестричка беше в корема и. Сега я прочетох сама - много е хубава. Трябва да се чете от всички деца, които ще стават кака или батко.

[gabi · Rating 4 out of 5]

somos mi hermano y yo

[Greta is Erikasbuddy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Franklin is about to be a big brother! He's so excited and can't wait. But waiting is what you have to do before a baby arrives.

Franklin's baby sister is due in Spring. And Spring can't get to Franklin fast enough.

A super cute book for any little one about to be a big brother or sister.

My only complainy was that we never saw a turtle egg. I was really hoping that they had a nursery outside where they buried an egg. I think it would have been cute if the baby hatched and they watched her crawl out of the dirt just like a real turtle ;)

Still... super cute and full of squee-rific pictures. I super loved the snow turtles that Franklin built :)

[Patricia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really like the illustrations in this story in which Franklin is awaiting the arrival of his baby sister. He is told that he must wait for spring. When spring finally arrives, his sister is born. When he gets to go to the hospital with his Grandma to see the new baby, Franklin names his baby sister Harriet. It is a cute story.

[Ealthafer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This franklin book could be used for multiple purposes in the classroom. I would read this book to my class to help teach them about seasons and plants growing. This book does a good job explaing the process of how spring comes and what happens in spring.

[Lisa James · Rating 3 out of 5]

SO cute! it's a great book for any parent with a small child who is expecting or who has just had a new child. This will help see the newcomer from the older child's point of view, & help them work through their feelings of jealousy.

[Samantha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Franklin has been waiting all winter for his baby sister to be born. The problem is, she won't be born until spring >.< Spring is taking so long!! Can Franklin hold up until the plants start to return? A simply delightful story for older siblings and younger siblings alike =)

[Beth]

Natalie and Matthew's favorite book preparing for baby Warnes.

[Purple Iris · Rating 5 out of 5]

ana marie a trrrrrres aime franklin et j'ai d'autres et je ne sais pas si vous avez lu tous les franklin
Ana marie

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Franklin the turtle is adorable, no way around it! I like these books because they actually deal with "issues" in a very simple way for small kids to understand. Go Franklin!

[Child960801 · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one annoys me just because at Franklin's mother goes to the hospital to have a baby. She's a turtle. She would lay an egg. I do like how it prepares older siblings for the arrival of a new baby.

[Alexandria K · Rating 4 out of 5]

In this book Franklin gets a baby sister named Harriet. He does not want to wait for spring to come though. My favorite part is when Franklin gets his baby sister Harriet

[Liam · Rating 4 out of 5]

Franklin wanted to be a big brother soooo much. Waiting for Spring and the arrival of his sister was hard for him but totally worth it.

[Mellanie C · Rating 4 out of 5]

You can't go wrong with Franklin.

[Subhashree · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very sweet. My daughter is learning Spanish. This is a perfect book to read to work on her Spanish skills.

[Джорджия · Rating 5 out of 5]

Напредваме с интерес...

[Виктор Димитров · Rating 4 out of 5]

прочетох я на сестра ми, Мила

[Ad Astra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Perfect for my 3 year old to understand and grasp. She is also having a baby sister, who will also be born in the spring time. Couldn't have planned it better myself. This book deals with the frustration of waiting for a baby to come along with the excitement and change that occurs. It's a nice book on the subject with extra points for humor. Maybe we should be reading more Franklin books?

[Courtenay Burden · Rating 5 out of 5]

Spring is just around the corner and Franklin can’t wait. This year spring is bringing more than new plants, warm sunshine, and returning birds. Franklin’s baby sibling is going to arrive in the spring as well! This brightly-coloured picture book is a great introduction to both springtime and the concept of a new baby joining the family.

[Akshata Guruprasad · Rating 5 out of 5]

Franklin books are my favorite. I'm learning Spanish and this is a great book to read.

[Kylie Harris · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is great for kids with a new younger sibling

[Ruth · Rating 5 out of 5]

love these books

[Jennifer Fann-Tucker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Classic

[J.B. Mathias · Rating 3 out of 5]

These were the books that made me love reading as a young child.

[KaitandMaddie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kait’s school library book. It was cute.

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

4/5💫

[Soup fr]

My life

[Danielle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Spring is also my favorite season, and I like how this used the parallels between the weather and pregnancy.