Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
24
Language
English
Published
Sep 1, 2012
Publisher
Kids Can Press
ISBN-10
1554538378
ISBN-13
9781554538379
Description
Franklin the turtle is a little guy with a big heart, but he's not quite fond of the playful nicknames Aunt T concocts for him. The endearing and persistent teasing leaves him feeling a bit sensitive, as each imaginative moniker seems more outrageous than the last. He longs for the day that Aunt T will understand how her words affect him, wishing for a way to communicate his feelings without hurt.
One sunny afternoon, Franklin discovers a strange, shimmering bubble floating in the park. Intrigued, he reaches out to touch it, and to his surprise, he is whisked away on an unexpected adventure that allows him to see the world from a different perspective. As he floats above his familiar surroundings, he gains insight into the significance of names and the love behind them.
With each twist and turn of his journey, Franklin learns that the joy of friendship often lives within playful banter. But he must also figure out how to balance his feelings with the warmth that Aunt T brings into his life. As the adventure unfolds, Franklin's understanding deepens, leading him to confront his embarrassment with grace and humor.
By the time he returns home, he carries not only new experiences but also a fresh outlook on the closeness of family and the nature of nicknames. Franklin learns that even the quirkiest of names can be a testament to love, and that laughter and affection can help overcome any initial discomfort.
One sunny afternoon, Franklin discovers a strange, shimmering bubble floating in the park. Intrigued, he reaches out to touch it, and to his surprise, he is whisked away on an unexpected adventure that allows him to see the world from a different perspective. As he floats above his familiar surroundings, he gains insight into the significance of names and the love behind them.
With each twist and turn of his journey, Franklin learns that the joy of friendship often lives within playful banter. But he must also figure out how to balance his feelings with the warmth that Aunt T brings into his life. As the adventure unfolds, Franklin's understanding deepens, leading him to confront his embarrassment with grace and humor.
By the time he returns home, he carries not only new experiences but also a fresh outlook on the closeness of family and the nature of nicknames. Franklin learns that even the quirkiest of names can be a testament to love, and that laughter and affection can help overcome any initial discomfort.
Genres
Children’s