About The Author

Years ago, as first-time author Kimberley Paterson’s children grew up and became more active outside the family home, from which she worked, she took over the care of their pets. She formed a particular bond with Frankie the Ferret, who never stopped amusing her with his antics. With this book, she hopes to give young children the chance to get to know and love her special, furry little friend. Kimberley lives in Claremont, Ontario with her husband, Doug, a chocolate Lab named Molly and their orange and white tabby Tucker!   She enjoys spending time with them all, as well as her mother and her two grown children, their spouses, and four grandchildren.

About the Book

Do you have a pet? Maybe a dog, or a cat, or a gold fish? Lots of people do, but not many people have a pet like Frankie the Ferret. A lovable, mischievous, and comical little fellow, Frankie fills his family home with love and laughter, and his family wants to share that with you! Do you want to meet him? Then let’s go!
Coming Soon!

There is a new magical book in the works!  Stay tuned for more details!

 



    
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Awards - Frankie has been recognized with the following awards!

1.  Canada Book Awards
2.  Literary Titan Gold Book Award
3.  2020 Best Book Award for Children's Picture Books, Softcover Fiction - Thank you American Book Fest
4.  Honorary Mention 2020 -  Royal Dragonfly Children's Picture e-book 5 & younger -  Thank you Story Monsters
5.  Honorary Finalist 2021 - Thank you Book Excellence Awards for Children's Picture Books

Reviews

"Right from the first page you get caught up in Frankie's world! A fun filled story about a Frankie and his daily adventures. A great book to read with your children, grandchildren or any young child in your life." 
- Sher R, Amazon Customer

​"Awesome story and fantastic artwork." 
​- ​K Macaulay


5.0 out of 5 stars Such a great book
Reviewed in Canada on April 14, 2020
Verified Purchase
I got this book because My boyfriend and I are huge ferret lovers! We have two ferrets and we love anything with ferrets! This book is super cute and great for little children! Ferrets are totally underrated and to have a specific book just for them made us so happy! This book is great quality and a super cute story about the authors beloved ferret Frankie! Overall I highly suggest this book to any ferret lover or for any parent looking for a different type of animal story!
- Hannah B

Proud member and  author on www.goodreads.com, the world's largest site for book lovers to post and receive recommendations.  You can check out my author page:       https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20156774.Kimberley_Paterson
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Bookstore


​Paperback & Hardcover
eBook
 Frankie the Ferret is also available at the following local stores, thank you to Shelley and Alison for their support!!
Uxbridge:     Blue Heron Books - Shelley 
Stouffville:  Redefined Finds - Alison

Frankie is also available at Whitchurch Stouffville Public Library, Uxbridge Public Library and the Zephyr Public Library!

Events

Frankie's First Book Signing/Launch
Sunday, February 9 from 1-3 p.m. at Blue Heron Books, Uxbridge, Ontario

Local Book Reading & Visit
A copy of Frankie the Ferret will be donated to the Uxbridge Public School Library for children to enjoy!  On March 26th, the kindergarten class will be joining me in the library for a reading, I look forward to meeting each and every one of them....hope they enjoy Frankie!  Thank you to Lindsay, the UPS Librarian for extending the invitation to me.....so excited!!

Please look for a new date for this visit due to the closure of the public school system, details to follow soon!

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