Fran the Foolish Frankfurter
What’s inside...
Join Fran, a daring and adventurous Frankfurter, on her journey through the mystical lands of Grillsgood. Along the way, she encounters friends who help her realize the importance of being true to oneself.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-10
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
Why do you think Fran the Foolish Frankfurter made the choices he did?
How did Fran's adventures make you feel?
What would you have done differently if you were in Fran's situation?
What did you learn from Fran’s story?
Can you think of a time when you felt like Fran?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading to bring Fran's character and emotions to life, helping your child connect with the story.
Pause at key moments to ask your child how they think Fran is feeling, or what they would do next.
After reading, relate Fran’s experiences to your child’s life by discussing similar feelings or situations they have encountered.
Encourage your child to draw or act out their favorite scene, deepening their connection to the story.
Ask your child to predict what might happen next or how they would like to see Fran’s story continue.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of making wise choices
Explanation: Fran the Foolish Frankfurter often makes hasty decisions without considering the consequences, leading to various predicaments.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to think through their decisions and consider potential outcomes before acting, leading to better decision-making skills in real-life situations.
Example Lesson: The value of listening to advice
Explanation: Throughout the book, Fran ignores advice from friends and faces difficulties as a result, which teaches the importance of listening.
Real-World Application: This lesson can help children understand that sometimes others, especially parents and teachers, have experience and wisdom that can be beneficial to them.
Example Lesson: Learning from mistakes
Explanation: Fran eventually acknowledges her mistakes and learns from them, which helps her grow and avoid similar issues in the future.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to see mistakes not as failures, but as opportunities for growth and learning, helping them to build resilience.
Example Lesson: The power of friendship
Explanation: Despite her faults, Fran's friends help her overcome challenges, highlighting the importance of supportive relationships.
Real-World Application: This shows children the importance of building and maintaining friendships and helping each other through difficult times.