She also assisted with approvals for merchandise created from the illustrations. Brenda helped to launch a series of Franklin spin-off books. Franklin (Benjamin) and his friends quickly became popular around the world and by 1997 the first animated episode of Franklin (Benjamin) was televised. Brenda habite Port Hope, en Ontario.īrenda Clark has illustrated more than 30 Franklin (Benjamin) titles and numerous activity books for the series.
La célèbre tortue et ses nombreux amis sont vite devenus populaires dans le monde entier. She shares "amazing" information on many topics: from apples to potatoes from fire fighters to Garbage Collectors from the moon to the sun! What's next, the universe! The Sun: Starting with Space was shortlisted for a Science in Society Book Award (1995), given by the Canadian Science Writer's Association, and won the honor of Parents' Choice Approval, given by the US Parents' Choice Foundation (1997).Ĭurrently, Paulette is endeavoring to write longer books for children, and trying to follow the advice she gives to children: "Read, read, read and write, write, write."īrenda Clark a illustré plus de 30 albums mettant en vedette Benjamin.
In her non-fiction writing, she explores another realm of wonders with her young readers. As I write, I draw on my own experiences and find it easy to remember emotions and situations."Īlthough Paulette is best-known for the Franklin books, she is also the writer of fiction and non-fiction for young readers. Paulette explains: "I want readers to feel connected to my storybook world - to feel, to smell, to touch and to explore the landscapes, both internal and external, that I have created. With each new book, she imagines a child turning the last page and giving a satisfied sigh. When Paulette finished writing her first book, Franklin in the Dark, she knew that she would always write stories for children. Since 1986, Franklin and Paulette have championed a fear of the dark, boastful fibs, thunderstorms, new friends, museum dinosaurs. The world's best-loved turtle overcomes the challenges of the everyday life of a five-year-old in a way that resonates with children. When asked what she hopes children will learn from her books, Paulette Bourgeois explains: "It is most important to look for the wonder in ordinary things." Some of this wonder, and a curious anxiety, spill over into her character Franklin.
Traduites dans 38 langues, les aventures de Benjamin se sont vendues à plus de 60 millions d'exemplaires à travers le monde! Benjamin et la Saint-Valentin a remporté la troisième position au palmarès Communication-Jeunesse des livres pour les jeunes. Paulette Bourgeois est l'auteure des albums mettant en vedette Benjamin la tortue.
0 kommentar(er)
