Welcome to Perfect Picture Book Friday! I hope this post will be a help to those who love picture books and want to share them with their own children or those they teach.
Illustrated by: Andrea Castellani
Flashlight Press 2012
Fiction for ages 4 to 8
Themes: honesty, perspective, kindness
Frank was always frank.
“Honesty is the best policy,” he said.
From the jacket flap: "Honesty is the best policy.” That’s Frank’s motto. He tells the truth, the whole truth, and nothing by the truth. But Frank’s overly frank comments tend to annoy his friends, his teachers, and even his mother – and now Frank is honestly unhappy. He decides to visit his confidant and pal, Grandpa Ernest, who has a history of frankness himself.
Why I like this book:
I just love that Frank goes to his grandpa for advice – how cool is that? I don’t want to spill the beans by saying if the advice helps or not, but let me just say that this book makes me chuckle and the illustrations are the perfect wacky fit. The lesson Frank learns is appropriate for kids AND adults!
Resources:
Flashlight Press has an activity/resource page for BEING FRANK on its website. You can also take a peek inside and check out the wacky illustrations.
I would like to give a big thank you to Flashlight Press for sending me a review copy of BEING FRANK. This entire post is my own opinion.
Perfect Picture Book Friday is a wonderful idea started by Susanna Leonard Hill. For other “Just Right” books and resources listed by theme and title, visit her blog.
Love this! We've had conversations at our house about being too honest. Gotta get this one (for my hubby!)
ReplyDeleteHi Jennifer! Thank you so much for featuring Frank today! I am so glad you enjoyed it. What a blessing and fabulous way to enter the weekend. I am smiling from ear to ear!
ReplyDeleteI keep being impressed by the books I see coming out from Flashlight Press. This looks like a great one. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to learn more about this book, and what great timing that Donna is on Tara's blog today too! I always love Flashlight Press books. Hope they publish one of mine someday! :-)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like so much fun. I can't wait to check it out.
ReplyDeleteI agree with those posters raving about this press, and Being Frank sounds like another winner!
ReplyDeleteChildren are so honest - it's nice to have a book that can help them understand the parameters of being Frank. This made me laugh because I used to have a Kindg student that always complimented me. But one day he said, 'I'm very sorry to tell you this but your necklace does not match your dress.' Since then I've never worn the two together.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for stopping by everyone, especially you, Donna! :) Have a happy reading weekend!
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect choice today, when Donna is on PrePiBoIdMo. Besides that, it sounds like an excellent book. Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteI love Flashlight's books, too! And this one looks like a winner... need to buy this one for my son, who is honest to the point of being blunt (with ZERO filter)! Love this... thanks for reviewing!
ReplyDeleteI think I may need to read this, for myself - a NYer living in the Mid-West!
ReplyDeleteLike Julie, I'm a NYer living in Maine. I could totally use this!
ReplyDeleteKimberley
First in Maine
I love cover! I also like the idea that the WHOLE truth isn't always the best path! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a tough lesson to teach kids. We tell them to be truthful, but then can't figure out how to teach tact. This looks like a great resource!
ReplyDeleteHi, Jennifer! Just came across your blog and love it. I could never write children's books and always admire those who can. Best of luck with your writing journey and I look forward to following along!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for stopping by! Glad to have you along for the ride!
DeleteJennifer, such a fun pick. Love the play on name and words, and Frank going to granda for advice. Will need to check this one out.
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