Paulette Bourgeois

  • 84

    Catalog books

  • 43

    Works

  • 1987 to 2013

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Paulette Bourgeois writes with gentle clarity for early readers, focusing on everyday emotions and friendships. Her Franklin titles here—Franklin Fibs and Franklin and Me—explore honesty, trust, and the small complications that shape a young child’s social world, using simple language and warm scenes.

These books pair concise storytelling with situations children recognize: fibs that ripple through a friendship, and a close look at how two characters understand each other. Bourgeois keeps plots small and behavior-focused, helping caregivers and readers talk about feelings and right choices without sermonizing.

Best Place To Start

Franklin Goes to School (Franklin)

Rebound by Sagebrush • 1999 • quick commitment

It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Franklin series picture books • Gentle stories about childhood emotions • Simple, reassuring language

Genres and themes: Picture books • Friendship and family • Emotions and problem-solving

Who this author is best for: Good for young children and caregivers who want calm, relatable stories about everyday feelings.

Start with any Franklin title for consistent tone; pick a story theme (sharing, lying, etc.) that matches a child's current concern.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Franklin Goes to School (Franklin)

    Rebound by Sagebrush • 1999 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1999 • 38 pages.

  2. Franklin and Me

    Scholastic • 1995 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1995 • 34 pages.

  3. Franklin Fibs (Franklin)

    Scholastic • 1992 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1992 • 30 pages.

  4. Fire Fighters (In My Neighborhood)

    Kids Can Pr • 2001 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2001 • 32 pages.

  5. Too Many Chickens

    Kids Can Pr • 1999 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1999 • 32 pages.

  6. Franklin's Christmas Gift (Franklin)

    Kids Can Pr • 1998 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1998 • 32 pages.

  7. Franklin's Secret Club (Franklin)

    Kids Can Pr • 1998 • quick commitment

    readers who want a faster first book

  8. Franklin's Valentines (Franklin)

    Kids Can Pr • 1998 • quick commitment

  9. Franklin's New Friend (Franklin)

    Kids Can Pr • 1997 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1997 • 32 pages.

  10. Franklin's Bad Day (Franklin)

    Kids Can Pr • 1996 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1996 • 32 pages.

How The Picks Compare

  • Franklin and Me is the easier short commitment, while Franklin Goes to School (Franklin) asks for more reading time up front.
  • Franklin and Me gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while Franklin Goes to School (Franklin) leans later in the catalog.
  • Franklin Fibs (Franklin) is also useful if you want a different publishing lane from Franklin Goes to School (Franklin).

More Books By Paulette Bourgeois

Browse Next