Franklin and Otter's Visit

Franklin the Turtle

by Sharon Jennings, Mark Koren (Illustrator), Alice Sinkner (Illustrator)

In this Franklin TV Storybook, Otter is coming to visit, and Franklin can hardly wait! They are going to slide down the riverbank, race in the pond and play blocks together --- just like old times. But when Otter shows up, Franklin realizes they have both changed. If they don't do all the old things together, can Franklin and Otter still find a way to stay friends?

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Teaching

32 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 2002

About the author

Sharon Jennings is a children's book author. She has published over 70 books in 27 years. She teaches writing at Ryerson University. She was President of The Canadian Society of Children’s Authors, Illustrators and Performers (CANSCAIP) for three terms.

Reviews

[ashley.ೃ࿐]

Words:
Turtle
Otter
Bear
Rabbit
Fox
Card
Ball
Water
Blocks
Hug
Hat
Door

Response:
Not the most attentive the first time, but enjoyed pointing out the images. Had trouble with Fox.

[Tarzan]

Has a moral, but it didn't land for me. Nope.

[Danielle Simmons]

This Franklin classic story tells of otter, a friend from Franklin's past, coming back to see Franklin. Franklin quickly sees that Otter has changed. This is a great acceptance books for children. They learn that things change in life and accepting this is a big part of life. Great illustrations and story line make this book a great read.

[Rosa Cline]

This was a very good Franklin book. For anyone who has had a friend move away and you kept up through letters only to be 'reunited' and find you are changed. Franklin thought he and Otter was no longer friends because they had both changed and grown up because they neither liked doing the things they used to...but in the end they realized they still enjoyed each other and their friendship.

[Olivia]

Franklin's old friend comes to visit and Franklin learns about growing up and growing apart, as well as the moral to not give up on friendships just because you've changed.

[Tapani Aulu]

TV:stä tuttu Franklin toimii myös kirjana. Tarinassakin oli jotain sisältöä.