Welcome to Junebug Tales Publishing
Carol June Franks, author
Carol June Franks, author
Thank you for visiting my website!
Here you will find links to my children's books and news about upcoming events and books. You'll also find resources for reading and writing with children using picture books.
It is my goal to create books that children love and that adults love reading to them. If you find that you do love my books, please consider writing a review. Scroll down for links to review pages.
Yours truly,
Carol June Franks
The Junebug Tales Publishing Brand
Books that
have rhythm/cadence which children enjoy
parents and grandparents love to read to their children and grandchildren
reflect nostalgic scenes that spark delightful images
have unique and colorful illustrations that please the eye
provide text that educates through rich vocabulary and sensory details
provide tips for engaging children in reading and writing using the book
NEW! What Farm Boots are For has arrived!
Are farm boots for collecting eggs from the chicken coop? Do they help you waddle like a duck or act like a billy goat? Are they for jumping across puddles and catching crawdads in a creek? Just what ARE farm boots for?
Tag along on the farm with a young girl and her imaginary adventures as she explores what her new farm boots are for. You are sure to delight in this fun-loving story and the cadence created through rhyme, repetition, and the back and forth question-answer format that engages young readers.
"Carol June Franks has created another gem for children of all ages with this delightful book! Written with a fun rhythm and engaging bits of repetition, it is sure to engage children as a read aloud. The illustrations pair beautifully with the text to tell a story of a young child imagining all the fun to be had in a new pair of farm boots. From the chicken coop, to the creek, to the duck pond, and many places in between, the questions and daydreams of the main character are sure to spark creativity in all readers and a desire to be out and about on the farm. Another grand addition to this book is the suggestions included regarding reading the book with children and using the text as a springboard for writing activities with young budding authors." --Ivy
author journeys stories behind the books, becoming an author, guest authors
step up reading time tips for strengthening your child's reading & writing abilities
I was just thinkin' just for fun posts on a variety of topics about everyday life
For ages 3-11
and anyone who loves a sled ride
For ages 6-12
and anyone who loves trees
For ages 4-11
and anyone who loves traveling down memory lane
Sled Ride Down Unrue Street
The cutest little book brought us back in time when we are all sledding together. My grand daughter really enjoyed the book and illustrations. But was so excited to hear all the stories and memories it sparked of a wonderful time in our lives. It’s a great book to encourage your child read to you and open up discussions. Perfect stocking stuffer! --Fishbone
The Silent Tree Remembers
I can't recommend this book enough! As someone who has had a comforting connection to trees my entire life, I feel like the author wrote this book for me. This book will be enjoyed by adults and children alike! Beautifully written! --Shana
Potatoes, Papaw, and Me
I love the series of small moments spent with grandparents. Just enough description to keep the story rolling along. The “teaching suggestions” were a surprising bonus!!" --Denise
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