Being Frank - by Donna W Earnhardt (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Frank finds out that his policy of total honesty is better when mixed with a little tact.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Frank follows the motto, Honesty is the best policy. He tells the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Frank never lies to his schoolmates, he always tells the truth to adults, and he's always honest with police officers. The balancing act of finding tact, that fine line between telling the truth and telling too much truth, is the main theme of this story, and it's very funny--although not necessarily to his friend Dotti whose freckles remind Frank of the Big Dipper, or to the teacher who hears that her breath smells like onions, or to the principal who is told that his toupee looks like a weasel. No one is quite as impressed with Frank's honesty as he thinks they should be. He is sweet and straightforward, and, well, very frank, but with everyone annoyed at him, Frank is now honestly unhappy. He decides to visit his confidante and pal, Grandpa Ernest, who has a history of frankness himself. With a few lessons from Grandpa, Frank begins to understand that the truth is important, but so is not being hurtful. With amusing characters and expressive artwork, this story tells the powerful message of finding the good in everything--a lesson that sends compassion and understanding to take the place of rudeness in the complex concept of truth.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>A lesson-to-be-learned book . . . but Earnhardt is so, well, frank about it that kids will laugh right along with Frank's every miscue. . . . Castellani's bright, glossy, retro-styled Photoshop illustrations pop with frantic energy. For kids who need to know that honesty isn't always the best policy. --www.BooklistOnline.com<br><br>Earnhardt's debut is a humorous object lesson in honesty. . . . Italian illustrator Castellani's blocky and bright Saturday-morning-cartoon-style illustrations amp the wackiness and make this frankly fun. On-the-mark help for the parents of inadvertently tactless tots. --<i>Kirkus Reviews</i> (September 2012)<br><br>Newcomer Earnhardt makes her point with solid pacing and lots of laughs. . . . Italian illustrator Castellani's digital artwork is crisp, colorful, and energetic. . . . While Frank might not persuade sharp-tongued children to mend their ways, the story provides a useful array of good ways to deliver bad news. --<i>Publishers Weekly</i> (September 17, 2012)<br><br>This cute and captivating story demonstrates to kids how being brutally honest isn't always necessary. . . . Earnhardt's book is a thoughtful approach in teaching kids to always stay honest, but to be mindful of emotions and soften their approach. --<i>Michigan Reading Journal</i> (September 2012)<br><br>Well-named characters and their true-to-life foibles. . . . The awkward situations in which they find themselves . . . are humorous in their accuracy. . . . Cartoonish illustrations add to the fun. Laugh-out-loud funny <i>Being Frank</i> teaches a lesson with humor and sincerity. --www.CityBookReview.com<br><br>"a great way to educate [children] on the importance of being nice, being honest, and treating others respectfully. The illustrations are colorful, bold, and whimsical; the story is fun, humorous, and meaningful . . . . a little picture book that delivers a big message and would made [sic] an ideal addition to every home and/or classroom bookshelf." --Christa McGrath, edwardsbookclub.com<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Donna W. Earnhardt</b> writes children's stories, poetry, songs, and mysteries. She has been published in such magazines as <i>Highlights for Children </i>and<i> </i>the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators newsletter, and by Blue Mountain Arts. She lives in Concord, North Carolina. <b>Andrea Castellani</b> is an animator, a director, and a concept artist for Cartobaleno Animation Studio. He has won numerous awards for his animation and directorial talents and his art has been exhibited at the Davico Art Gallery in Torino and at the Mitreo Art Gallery in Rome. He is the illustrator of books that include <i>Ciccio Frittata</i>, <i>Wild Imagination</i>, and <i>Perle: Winx Club</i>.
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