Franklin the Fly

A flys life is not an easy one. Just ask Franklin. If only people could get to know him, they'd realize hes not such a bad fellow. Brought to life in the unmistakable style of artist R.O. Blechman, this easygoing, winged hero is sure to make a friend of every reader of this delightful, simply worded book.

Renowned artist R.O. Blechman published his first book, The Juggler of Our Lady, in 1953 and went on to work as an animated filmmaker for such television programs as Sesame Street. He operated an animation studio for twenty-seven years and his unmistakable illustrations have frequently graced the cover of The New Yorker. Among his many honors are a 1983 Emmy Award for animation, 1999 induction into The Art Directors Hall of Fame, and a 2003 exhibition of his films at The Museum of Modern Art.