Brenda Clark has published 20 children's books, beginning with Franklin Fibs (1991). The best-known is Franklin's Christmas Gift (1998). The latest is Franklin and the Thunderstorm (Franklin the Turtle) (2011).
Updated September 2026
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Franklin's Christmas Gift
Brenda Clark's most-read book.
Newest
Franklin and the Thunderstorm (Franklin the Turtle)
Published 2011.
Children's books in order
Little Fingerling (1989)
Franklin Fibs (1991)
My Dog (1993)
Franklin Is Messy (1994)
Franklin Goes to School (Franklin) (1995)
Franklin Wants a Pet (1995)
Franklin's Blanket (1995)
Franklin's Halloween (Franklin) (1996)
Franklin's School Play (1996)
Finders Keepers for Franklin (1997)
Franklin Rides a Bike (Franklin) (1997)
Franklin's Birthday Party (1997)
Franklin's Christmas Gift (1998)
Franklin's Secret Club (1998)
Franklin Helps Out (1999)
Franklin's Class Trip (1999)
Franklin's Baby Sister (2000)
Franklin and Harriet (2001)
Franklin Says I Love You (2002)
Franklin and the Thunderstorm (Franklin the Turtle) (2011)
About Brenda Clark
Brenda Clark is a Canadian illustrator, perhaps best known for her work on the Franklin the Turtle series of children's books.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Brenda Clark FAQ
- How many books has Brenda Clark written?
- Brenda Clark has published 20 children's books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Brenda Clark's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Franklin's Christmas Gift.
- What is Brenda Clark's latest book?
- Franklin and the Thunderstorm (Franklin the Turtle) (2011).
- What is Brenda Clark's most famous book?
- Franklin's Christmas Gift (1998) is Brenda Clark's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.