She is also the author of Changes in You and Me, books about adolescence, the Oma's Quilt was developed as a short film by the National Film Board of Canada, Big Sarah's Little Boots and more. After Franklin in the Dark was illustrated by Brenda Clark and published in 1986. Inspired by the Season 7 episode of M*A*S*H, C*A*V*E, where Hawkeye Pierce admits that he is claustrophobic and refuses to go into a cave, 'If I were a turtle I would be afraid of my own shell', he said.

***Please note that you are viewing digital scans of the original printĬopy of the book for this review copy, and a different version isĪvailable from your favorite online retailer! įollow Franklin the Turtle on Twitter and Facebook!īook Cover Image for this Netgalley Review Copy Available at Open Road:After the birth of her first child, Natalie, she decided to write a children's book.

Brenda Clark is also the illustrator of Sadie and the Snowman and the award-winning Little Fingerling. Over 30 Franklin collaborations with Paulette Bourgeois, the duo createdĪnother picture-book classic, Big Sarah's Little Boots. When she was asked to illustrate Franklin in the Dark,īrenda researched turtles and other animals in order to give FranklinĪnd his friends as many authentic details as possible. Graduating from the illustration program at Sheridan College, BrendaĬlark worked as a freelance illustrator for children's magazines andīooks. Written other children's titles, including a number of non-fiction booksĪnd the award-winning picture book Oma's Quilt. Illustrated by Brenda Clark that have been published around the world.Īlthough Paulette is best known for the Franklin books, she has also Paulette has gone on to write over 30 Franklin stories Released in 1986, it became a bestseller-and the Franklin phenomenon

Television journalist before she began writing for children. Turtle's sense of adventure and enjoy seeing him work through familiarĭilemmas-fear of the dark, first-day-of-school jitters-in his own way.įranklin's books have made friends all over the world, selling more thanīourgeois worked as an occupational therapist and a print and Children instantly connect with the little

Oma's Quilt by Paulette Bourgeois