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A great gift item to be treasured.
This is a great book with wonderful illustrations. The adventures of little Zonk continue in this sequel to Zonk: the Dreaming Tortoise. My daughter really likes Zonk and she often picks this book to read. I think she is attracted to the gorgeous colors and the vulnerable/take charge attitude of the main character. I would recommend this highly to any parent who wants to introduce their children to the wonders of the Sonoran Desert and the Sea of Cortez.

Great Gift Book for the Whole Family
We bought this book for our five year old, but it is a delight for the whole family.The map of the secret lagoon on the opening page is an endless delight to our youngest, as are all the beautiful pictures of the turtles, the whale, the bats, the crabs, the vaquita (the world's smallest porpoise and also the world's most endangered porpoise we learn from the book) and all the other sea creatures.The story of Zonk's adventures in the lagoon leading to his homesickness for the desert and his attempt to find his way home keeps the attention of the older children.My wife and I particularly like the spectacular colors of the illustrations and the humor.These are some of the best illustrations of any children's book we have seen. This would be a great gift for any family. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Turtles    2. Children: Grades 2-3    3. Juvenile Fiction    4. Nature & the Natural World - General   

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Amazing illustrations
It is a wonderful book full of amazing illustrations!

An educational story that will entertain young readers
This heartwarming children's book tells in story form of the life cycle of Hatchling, a baby Loggerhead turtle. Written with scientific accuracy, the book also enraptures young children with the endearing pictures and story.The perserverance of the Hatchling will inspire all who read this book.Would like to see more books by the same author. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Marine Life    2. Animals - Turtles    3. Children's 4-8 - Fiction - General    4. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    5. Children: Grades 4-6    6. Fiction    7. Juvenile fiction    8. Loggerhead turtle    9. Turtles   

Subjects:  1. Animals - Turtles    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. General    4. Juvenile Fiction    5. Social Issues - Lost & Found    6. Spanish: Kindergarten   

Editorial Review

When Newt is stuck in the mud, Turtle pulls him out. When a snake is about to gobble Newt, Turtle warns him. When an alligator approaches Newt, mouth open wide, Turtle causes a distraction. Turtle doesn't mind helping his red-spotted friend out of jams, he's just happy to have a companion in the swamp. But Newt is plagued by the question, "What can I do for Turtle?" He desperately wants to return the many favors his friend does for him, yet no matter how long he perches cross-legged on his thinking rock, he can't come up with the perfect reciprocal gesture. Finally, Newt's day arrives. When Turtle is flipped onto his back by a curious bobcat, Newt comes to the rescue with a lever system of his own amphibian design. Turtle is eternally grateful, and Newt is ecstatic with the joy of having helped a friend. Read more

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Loved it, love it, will love it!
This book is one of the keepers - even when my kids get too old to be read to - this one is staying on the book shelf for my grandkids!Wonderful message, goofy characters, great illustrations!

Even at 26 years old I learnt a lesson from this!
Absolutely wonderful,if children can grasp the message in this book thenwhen growing up and beginning friendships it will be a whole lot easier. Iloved it!The graphics were brilliant and story simple but true!

Heart-warming, inspiring, andbeautiful
If you're child is between 3 and 8 buy him/her this wonderfully told and illustrated book.The child will love it (and so will you!). ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Reptiles & Amphibians    2. Animals - Turtles    3. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    4. Children: Kindergarten    5. Fiction    6. Friendship    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Newts    9. Social Issues - Friendship    10. Social Situations - Friendship    11. Turtles    12. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Turtles   

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Be brave, little turtle!
The turtle lives by the side of a stream that has a large hippo living in it.But all the food is soon gone from the turtle's side of the stream.He can see some nice food growing on the other side of the stream, but he's afraid of crossing the stream because of the hippo.He talks to some birds and ants to try to figure out how to cross the stream without having to deal with the hippo.They all tell him to swim, but he's still afraid.Finally, he tries swinging across the stream on a vine like a monkey, but he falls into the stream.To his surprise, the hippo rescues him and helps him across.On each page, most of the content nouns are replaced with icons, so that non-readers can help "read" the story.The book has about 500 words.

a must for school and public libraries !
The combination of child-friendly picture-aided text, soft simple illustrations and a theme of critical thinking for problem solving make this children's book an instant classic!Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals    2. Animals - Mammals    3. Animals - Turtles    4. Children's 4-8 - Fiction - General    5. Children: Preschool    6. Concepts - Words    7. Fiction    8. Hippopotamus    9. Juvenile Fiction    10. Rebuses    11. Social Issues - Emotions & Feelings    12. Turtles    13. Juvenile Fiction / General   

Subjects:  1. Animals - Turtles    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. General    4. Health & Daily Living - Tooth Loss & Tooth Fairy    5. Juvenile Fiction    6. Social Issues - General    7. Spanish: Kindergarten   

Subjects:  1. Activity Books - General    2. Animals - Turtles    3. Children's 9-12 - Fiction - General    4. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    5. Children: Grades 1-2    6. Interactive Adventure    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Movie Tie - In    9. Juvenile Fiction / Movie or Television Tie-In   

Subjects:  1. Animals - Turtles    2. Birthdays    3. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    4. Children: Kindergarten    5. Fiction    6. Gifts    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Movie Tie - In    9. Secrets    10. Social Issues - Friendship    11. Social Issues - Values    12. Juvenile Fiction / Social Situations / Friendship   

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Bartleby rocks!
I really enjoyed reading this book because it was funny and had lots of rhymes.The characters were interesting and it was amazing to see a turtle survive when he had been living as a pet and travels with an alligator.The descriptions of the places Bartleby sees is very imaginative .I especially enjoyed the part when he was trying to save the duck eggs and when they hatched they thought Bartleby was a duck also. I was glad that it ended happy butit leaves you wondering about the rest of the journey.Perhaps there can be a sequel here?

Bartleby of the Mighty Mississippi
Bartleby of the Mighty Mississippi was a great book. The characters such as Mother Wak and Bartleby were perfect for the mood of the story and were well described. It was exciting from start to finish and is a great story for anyone of any age. The characters ranges from extremly funny (like the peeper Zip who alway speaks in ryhme) to really creapy (like the alagator Seezer), and at times and Bartleby's wit and quick thinking save him or his friends. I loved it! I have read almost all of Phyllis Shalant's books and this one by far is the best. For those who have read the other books by her this one is a must anf for those who are new to the author will love to start with the one. The suspense can almost kill you sometimes and force you to keep on turing page after page. You'll never want to put this book down! Read this book now!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Action & Adventure - General    2. Animals - Turtles    3. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    4. Children: Grades 3-4    5. Fiction    6. General    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Pond animals    9. Turtles    10. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Reptiles & Amphibians   

Subjects:  1. Animals - Turtles    2. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    3. Children: Preschool    4. Juvenile Fiction    5. Movie Tie - In    6. Preschool Story Books    7. Social Issues - General    8. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Turtles   

Subjects:  1. Action & Adventure - General    2. Animals - Turtles    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. Children: Kindergarten    5. Fiction    6. Heroes    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Martial arts    9. Movie Tie - In    10. Turtles    11. Juvenile Fiction / Movie or Television Tie-In   

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Good
Shows Franklin promises to do chores for Mr. Mole, but he forgets and does other things. Finally Mr. Mole returns to find his flowers are all droopy. Franklin admits to his error and Mr. Mole forgives him. Good book to show not to procrastinate, nor forget, not break promises.

A Lesson in Responsibility.
Young Franklin Turtle keeps his room clean, helps out with chores, and is becoming a responsible turtle. When he learns that Mr. Mole is leaving on a four-day vacation and needs someone to water his flower garden, Franklin quickly volunteers. However, Franklin soon learns that agreeing to the job may have been more than he bargained.Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Turtles    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Kindergarten    4. Fiction    5. Juvenile Fiction    6. Movie Tie - In    7. Preschool Picture Story Books    8. Responsibility    9. Social Issues - General    10. Social Issues - Values    11. Turtles    12. Juvenile Fiction / Movie or Television Tie-In   

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Franklin too slow
This is a good book for kids. I'm always telling my son to hurry up. Franklin is trying to get to a birthday party, but on the way he meets his friends which delays him. He found some nice things on the way though. He does make it on time to wish Bear a happy birthday.

Hurry Up Franklin
Besides having wonderful illustrations, Hurry Up Franklin, wonderfully illustrates a great lesson for children and adults.I am a specialeducation teacher and I use this book to teach children not toprocrastinate.Hurry Up Franklin, teaches them to do what they aresupposed to do and not stop and play along the way and it comes from one ofthe most trusted characters in books today...Franklin. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals    2. Animals - Turtles    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. Children: Grades 2-3    5. Fiction    6. General    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Parties    9. Social Issues - Values    10. Turtles    11. Juvenile Fiction / Movie or Television Tie-In   

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lovely story
Clee isn't happy about the new baby who is getting all the attention andmaking a lot of noise.But her wild Uncle Fishtank has the right touchwhen he gives Clee a gift just for her-"She ain't a gift for ababy".Clee loves her exotic pet turtle and by the time winter comesaround most of the baby excitement has worn off. As the snow piles up, thebaby grows and Clee learns to be a big sister. But the turtle seems to havedied from the cold.So, when spring thaw comes and Clee realizes theturtle has only been hibernating, the children rejoice together in itsreturn. The colorful, full-page watercolor pictures, handsomely laid out,are crisp and lively and beautifully, complement this lovely story which istold with warmth and humor. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Turtles    2. Brothers and sisters    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. Children: Grades 1-2    5. Fiction    6. Humorous Stories    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Lifestyles - Country Life    9. Seasons    10. Turtles    11. Picture books   

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patience and hope
Franklin the turtle loves to play in trees, so when he hears about Mr. Heron Franklin Plants a Tree
As a paraprofessional in a public school system, I would highly recommend this book for any young child.This story represents an excellent teaching example to children about the importance of responsibility and their role in accepting responsibility. It also demonstrates how children can benefit from each other's friendship. With spring almost here, I feel every child would benefit having this book.These Franklin books, published by Scholastic, in my opinion, are an excellent educational resource for all young children. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Turtles    2. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    3. Children: Kindergarten    4. Earth Day    5. Fiction    6. Juvenile Fiction    7. Movie Tie - In    8. Nature & the Natural World - Trees    9. Tree planting    10. Trees   

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Learn to Read by Reading Signs
This book is loads of fun.Tortoise and Hare's race is accompanied by road signs instead of a narrative text -- and kids can practice their reading by seeing normal road signs and funny signs with slogans such as BAD HARE DAY.A truly innovative and entertaining way to sight read.Story told through sprightly, colorful art with lots of charm. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Rabbits    2. Animals - Turtles    3. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    4. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    5. Children: Grades 1-2    6. Concepts - General    7. Fiction    8. Hares    9. Juvenile Fiction    10. Legends, Myths, & Fables - General    11. Racing    12. Sports & Recreation - Miscellaneous    13. Traffic signs and signals    14. Turtles   

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Great book series
Franlkin has this new series of books for 1st graders to read . They are all great stories and they are learning books for kids who want to read by themselves, it is not to long but just enough words. It also can tells a story you can go over with the kids for a learning lesson as well,(KIDS CAN READ) books.
It's Not a Bad Story... But
This isn't a bad story, pretty good as far as the "Franklin First Readers" go. Franklin finds a special way to share with his friends a book that they all want to read. The dialogue is just right for the intended audience, although still not really true to the normal "Franklin" form.Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Turtles    2. Books and reading    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. Children: Grades 1-2    5. Fiction    6. Juvenile Easy Readers    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Movie Tie - In    9. Picture books    10. Readers - Beginner    11. School & Education    12. Turtles    13. Juvenile Fiction / Readers / Beginner   

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Albert's Impossible Toothache
I use this great story as a lead-in to meetings with my teaching team to remind them to listen 'between the lines' and also that it's important to all relationships to clairfy the 'others' intended meaning - and how easy it is for conversations to get muddled if we make assumptions about what the 'other' meant.

Timeless
I was delighted when my old 1974 copy of this book resurfaced from my parents' basement.Although this story is nearly twenty years old, it is one of those treasured tales that never loose their charm, and one I could never forget.Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Turtles    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Kindergarten    4. Family - Multigenerational    5. Family life    6. Fiction    7. Health & Daily Living - General    8. Humorous Stories    9. Juvenile Fiction    10. Listening    11. Preschool Picture Story Books    12. Turtles    13. Juvenile Fiction / Family / Multigenerational   

Subjects:  1. Animals - Turtles    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Christmas    4. Fiction    5. Generosity    6. Gifts    7. Holidays & Celebrations - Christmas    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Spanish: Kindergarten    10. Turtles   

Subjects:  1. Animals - Turtles    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Grades 1-2    4. Juvenile Easy Readers    5. Juvenile Fiction    6. Readers - Beginner    7. Juvenile Fiction / Readers / Beginner