Copyright Date:
2002
Edition Date:
2011
Release Date:
02/01/11
Illustrator:
Clark, Brenda,
Pages:
1 volume (unpaged)
ISBN:
1-554-53728-2
ISBN 13:
978-1-554-53728-0
Dewey:
E
Dimensions:
22 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
Horn Book
Franklin the turtle worries about what to give his mother for her birthday so that she will know how much he loves her. He does everything his friends suggest but also comes up with his own idea and says "I love you" to his very appreciative mother. The story is dominated by the heavy-handed message, and the familiar art has a bland, greeting-card sweetness.
Word Count:
598
Reading Level:
3.2
Interest Level:
P-2
Accelerated Reader:
reading level: 3.2
/ points: 0.5
/ quiz: 55985
/ grade: Lower Grades
Reading Counts!:
reading level:2.4 /
points:2.0 /
quiz:Q27984
Lexile:
560L
Guided Reading Level:
K
In this Franklin Classic Storybook, our hero is a very lucky turtle. He has the best friends, the best little sister, the best goldfish and, of course, the best mother. But when he discovers that his mother's birthday is coming up, he can't find the best present. After giving it some serious thought, Franklin decides to do everything for his mom. On the morning of her birthday he takes her breakfast in bed, makes a brooch, draws a picture and cuts fresh flowers from the garden! And then Franklin gives his mom a great big hug and says, I love you --- which is, of course, the best gift of all.