Franklin's Christmas Gift

by Paulette Bourgeois, Brenda Clark (Illustrator)

Overview

In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin can't decide what to donate to his school's Christmas toy drive. At first, all of his toys seem too special to give away, then nothing seems special enough. With some inspiration from his Great Aunt Harriet, Franklin finally comes up with the perfect gift.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781771380010
Publisher:	Kids Can Press, Limited
Publication date:	08/28/2013
Series:	Franklin Series
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	5.10(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.80(d)
Lexile:	380L (what's this?)
Age Range:	3 - 8 Years

About the Author

Paulette Bourgeois is the author of more than 40 books for children, including the In My Neighborhood series and Oma's Quilt. She lives in Toronto, Ontario.

Brenda Clark is best known as the illustrator of the original Franklin the Turtle series written by Paulette Bourgeois. Other popular titles she has illustrated include Sadie and the Snowman, Big Sarah's Little Boots, and the award winning, Little Fingerling. Brenda lives in Port Hope, Ontario.

Read an Excerpt

Franklin's Christmas Gift

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By Paulette Bourgeois, Brenda Clark

Kids Can Press

Copyright © 1998 Contextx
All rights reserved.
ISBN: 978-1-4532-4095-3

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CHAPTER 1

Franklin loved Christmas. He could name all of Santa's reindeer. He could tie ribbons into bows and play "Silent Night" on his recorder.

Franklin liked to give presents and to receive them. But this year he couldn't decide what to give to the Christmas toy drive.

Every December the students in Mr. Owl's class donated toys for needy families. The toys could be new or carefully used.

When Mr. Owl put out the collection box, everyone was excited. They had three days to choose the perfect gifts to give.

That evening Franklin dug through his toys. He picked up a shiny red car.

"I remember this," he said, wheeling it around. "Vroom!"

Next, Franklin pulled out a stuffed elephant and held her tight.

"I wondered where you'd gone!" he cried.

Then Franklin found his best green marble. It had been missing for weeks.

"Fantastic!" he shouted.

Franklin loved his marbles. He had won every marble in his collection, and each one was beautiful.

Franklin picked through the rest of the toys. He decided to keep everything but a rusty truck with a missing wheel.

Franklin asked his father to help him fix the truck.

"We can try," said his father. "But it won't look new or even gently used."

"It's all I have. Everything else is too special to give away."

"I'd like you to think about that," said Franklin's father. "Christmas is a time to be generous."

The next day at school, Franklin asked his friends what they were giving.

Beaver was donating her big book of questions and answers.

"I already know all the answers," she boasted.

"I'm giving a puzzle, said Bear. "I only did it once."

Franklin frowned. "I'm giving a truck ... I think."

He had two days left to decide.

(Continues...)

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Editorial Reviews

Franklin really enjoys Christmas. He and his classmates are collecting toys to donate to needy families. When Franklin goes through his toy box, he realizes that they all have fond memories and he doesn't want to part with anything, except a broken truck. As the day for donations draws closer, Franklin realizes how great it is to get a gift that means something. He fondly remembers Great Aunt Harriet who always gives him something special. Franklin finally decides that he too must give a gift that is special. It is a story with a positive message that emphasizes the true meaning of Christmas. Franklin fans will enjoy another delightful book in the series.

Children's Literature - Marilyn Courtot