Leisure is a key aspect of modern living. How did our ancestors experience recreation in the past, and how does this relate to the present? To answer these questions, Peter Borsay examines the history of leisure in Britain over the past 500 years, analysing elements of both continuity and change. [...]

In this Franklin Classic Storybook, our hero is a very lucky turtle. He has the best friends, the best little sister, the best goldfish and, of course, the best mother. But when he discovers that his mother's birthday is coming up, he can't find the best present. After giving it some serious thought[...]

In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin's mother tells him never to go into the woods. But one day Franklin is playing hide-and-seek with his friends and forgets what his mother has told him. Franklin is frightened when he realizes he's lost, but he knows just what to do -- stay in his shell an[...]

Franklin tells a fib and finds himself in an embarrassing predicament. Paulette Bourgeois and Brenda Clark link their talents to produce another winning Franklin Classic Storybook.[...]

In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin is excited about his class trip to the museum. Just before they go inside, Beaver tells him that they'll see real dinosaurs. At first Franklin is worried, but he has so much fun seeing and doing other things in the museum that he almost forgets about the [...]

In this Franklin Classic Storybook, our hero can count forwards and backwards. He can zip zippers and button buttons. He can slide down a riverbank by himself. He can even sleep alone is his small, dark shell. And he's trying very hard to be the best player on his soccer team.[...]

Franklinilla on monta hyvää leikkikaveria. Yksi heistä on Saukko, joka on nyt muuttanut pois. Franklin odottaakin malttamattomana Saukon seuraavaa vierailua ja niitä yhteisiä leikkejä, joita he ovat aina leikkineet. Mutta kaikki ei olekaan niin kuin ennen, ja Franklinin ja Saukon on keksittäv[...]

Franklinilla on rakas lelukoira Sami, mutta hän tahtoisi myös oikean lemmikkin. Kun äiti ja isä lopulta antavat luvan lemmikin hankintaan, Franklinin toive ei olekaan lintu, kissa, kani tai koira, vaan jotain aivan muuta. Arvaatko, mistä lemmikistä Franklin haaveilee?Franklin-katselukirjassa o[...]

Franklin osaa kaikenlaista, mutta haaveilee silti että voisi jo tehdä kaikkea, mitä isommat lapset tekevät.Franklinin ystävä Jaakko pitää lippalakkiaan hienosti väärin päin ja osaa lisäksi tehdä hurjia temppuja puistossa. Voisiko Franklinkin olla kuin Jaakko?Jaakon kanssa Franklin saa k[...]