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Books by Paulette Bourgeois | Wonderlit

Books by Paulette Bourgeois

25 books · Ages 3–8

Known for the Franklin series, Paulette Bourgeois writes picture books and middle grade for ages 3–8, alongside 6 standalone books, exploring themes of animals, friendship & social, nature & outdoors.

Series

Franklin in the Dark

Franklin Fibs

Franklin's Blanket

19 books · Ages 3–8

Standalone Books (Ages 0–3)

Cover of Big Sarah's Little Boots

Big Sarah's Little Boots

Paulette Bourgeois

Sarah loves her shiny yellow boots more than anything, but one day her feet simply won't fit inside them anymore.

Cover of Franklin's Class Trip

Franklin's Class Trip

Paulette Bourgeois

For the child who feels anxious about new experiences or scary surprises. Franklin learns that curiosity can help overco

Cover of Franklin's New Friend

Franklin's New Friend

Paulette Bourgeois

For the child who feels intimidated by someone new or different. Franklin learns that even though a new classmate looks

Cover of Franklin's School Play

Franklin's School Play

Paulette Bourgeois

For the child who feels butterflies before a performance or presentation. Franklin helps little ones navigate stage frig

Cover of Franklin Goes to School

Franklin Goes to School

Paulette Bourgeois

For the child feeling big butterflies about their very first day of school. Franklin the turtle shows that being nervous

By Age Range

Franklin in the Dark

Big Sarah's Little Boots

Franklin Is Bossy

Franklin in the Dark

Big Sarah's Little Boots

Franklin Is Bossy

Franklin Is Bossy

Franklin Wants a Pet

Franklin's Christmas Gift

Common Themes

Animals Friendship & Social Nature & Outdoors Love & Family Fear & Bravery Anxiety & Worry Family & Siblings Becoming a Big Kid

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Born in the Wild

Born in the Wild

Grandpa's Face

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Every Missing Piece

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Every Missing Piece