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Try saying "Frankly, Frannie" 10 times fast. Ready, go.  Done? I couldn't do it either. But I could read the book – and I couldn't be more in love with this new go-getting character who just can't seem to do anything right, at least when it comes to field trips. "Frankly Frannie" is a new series created by AJ Stern and illustrated by Doreen Mulryan Marts for children – particularly girls – between ages 6 and 8. The book follows Frannie Miller as she and her classmates head off on a field trip to the local radio station. And Frannie's prepared for her big break – she's got a resume and briefcase in hand. While she makes a rather large blunder (one that may not be overlooked in the real world), she learns her lesson and provides a great example for kiddies young and old. While I absolutely love Frannie and her driven spirit, I found myself slightly saddened by this young girl who is just dying to grow up. I want her to slow down and be a child – completely, mistakes and all. On the other hand, one can't help but be impressed by her desire to be a "real" professional – one with a personal assistant. All in all, this is a fun, humorous read. Check it out with your kids before they head back to school. And if they like this one, pick up "Frankly, Frannie: Doggy Day Care." The third book in the series – "Frankly Frannie: Check, Please!" – will be published Sept. 16. I'm excited to see where Frannie goes next. Are you? 'Frankly, Frannie' [ages 6-8] By AJ Stern; illustrated by Doreen Mulryan Marts (Grosset & Dunlap; $4.99; 124 pages)  Kristen Schott is OC Family's children's book editor. Be sure to check out "Storytime," my video book reviews, for more fun facts about stories you and your kiddies must read. Reading Eggs for kiddies The sneezies A hint of excitement Reading around O.C. Promote reading! Scared of the dark? Going back to the roots of books Believe in the power of books! Want a book-signing treat? The craze continues 'Stella is a Star!' Why Bree? Another book-into-a-movie moment A Book and A Buck Bedtime books Are you ready for 'Toy Story 3'? Keep young ones reading with this program A book about meeting in the middle Read with this innovative app Why do kids have all the fun? Get a look at Walter Diemer's invention Created for children, by children Ever heard of Dustpan, Texas? Looking back at the genre that started it all Do you know a 'Tiny Art Director'? 'How to Draw With Drew' Summer books Author spotlight: Henry Winkler Borders launches Double Dog Dare Reading Challenge 'Zack the Prairie Dog' Oh, what a kid-book world Young adult and children's lit in 1 place Earth Day is coming! Author spotlight: Rhonda Fischer 'That Cat Can't Stay' Calling all book lovers 'Where the Mild Things Are' by Maurice Send-up That dog's gettin' old 'Prentice Hall: The American Experience' Pick up this springtime counting book One whimsical story Anaheim Public Library launches book donation campaign Gosh, I love Spoonfuls of Stories 'Are You My Mother?' Poetry for kiddies Books aplenty in O.C. Vocab – it's not a nightmare anymore 'What reading can do for your kiddies' A look back Book with no words 'Pickle Things' Book vs. Kindle A world of magic awaits Hearts and hugs? 'Rita and Whatsit' Colds and books More 'Twilight'? 'Princess and the Frog' Where do you read? Are they really 'Indestructible'? Book journals 'Weezer Changes the World' 'All Kinds of Families' |
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