Paulette Bourgeois

Paulette Bourgeois est l'auteure des albums mettant en vedette Benjamin la tortue. 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.

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. 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. Since 1986, Franklin and Paulette have championed a fear of the dark, boastful fibs, thunderstorms, new friends, museum dinosaurs,...
When Paulette finished writing her first book, Franklin in the Dark, she knew that she would always write stories for children. With each new book, she imagines a child turning the last page and giving a satisfied sigh. 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. As I write, I draw on my own experiences and find it easy to remember emotions and situations."
Although Paulette is best-known for the Franklin books, she is also the writer of fiction and non-fiction for young readers. In her non-fiction writing, she explores another realm of wonders with her young readers. 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).
Currently, 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."

Books by Paulette Bourgeois

Professor Goose Debunks Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Li Jun and the Iron Road

Franklin's Valentines

Finders Keepers for Franklin

Franklin in the Dark

Franklin Is Bossy

Franklin's Halloween

Franklin's New Friend

Franklin Fibs

Franklin and the Thunderstorm

Franklin Is Lost

Franklin Says I Love You

Franklin's Bad Day

Dirt on Dirt, The

The Dirt on Dirt

The Jumbo Book of Space

Franklin: Celebrating 20 Years

Changes In You and Me

Firefighters

Garbage Collectors

Police Officers

Oma's Quilt

Benjamin est trop curieux

Franklin's Family Treasury

Changes In You & Me

Franklin's Holiday Treasury

De la visite pour Benjamin

Franklin's Classic Treasury, Volume II

Franklin's Thanksgiving

Franklin's School Treasury

Franklin and Harriet

Franklin's Special Blanket

Franklin Helps Out

Franklin's First Day at School

Franklin's Pet Problem

Franklin's Friendship Treasury

Franklin's Baby Sister

Fire Fighters

Franklin Goes to the Hospital

Franklin's Classic Treasury, Volume I

Franklin's Class Trip

Franklin's Christmas Gift

Franklin's Valentine Cards

Franklin's Secret Club

Franklin Rides a Bike

Franklin Goes to Day Camp

Benjamin fête l'Halloween

Sun, The

Moon, The

Franklin Has a Sleepover

Franklin Goes to School

Franklin's Blanket

Franklin and Me

C'est Benjamin qui mène!

Postal Workers

Canadian Police Officers

Canadian Postal Workers

Amazing Potato Book, The

Canadian Fire Fighters

Canadian Garbage Collectors

Amazing Dirt Book, The

Too Many Chickens

Vite, vite, Benjamin!

Grandma's Secret

Amazing Paper Book, The

Big Sarah's Little Boots

Amazing Apple Book, The

Big Sarah's Little Boots (LK)