Fran

Every child loves animals but not every child knows the wonderful ways that animals improve our lives.
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Fran is a child who teaches others how to appreciate animals. While in town, Fran notices a group of kids rough housing in the street. A young boy with them shouts at and pulls his puppy too hard. Fran stops the boy and talks to him about how valuable animals are to our lives and how animals help people.

Fran teaches the boy that his puppy can be his best friend if given the chance. The boy learns that animals are to be loved and cared for and that they make people’s lives a little bit better.

The book Fran takes readers through many of the wonderful ways that animal help people.  This book is a celebration of animals, children, art, and language.

Fran is written in English and Spanish and features a non-gender specific character.  It features original paintings by Denver artist Colleen Hennessy.

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Available in paperback