Book details
Franklin and the Little Sisters (Franklin and Friends)
Description
Franklin the Turtle and Bear are heading to their cool-io tree fort when Harriet and Beatrice, their younger sisters, try to tag along. Though Franklin and Bear tell the girls they can't come, their mothers have a different idea. "But we were going to put our stuff in the tree fort," Franklin says. "There will still be time for that," says Mrs. Turtle. "Right now, you need to find something to do with your sisters --- something safe. That means on the ground, Franklin." Franklin and Bear are so disappointed. All of their friends are in the tree fort having a great time. It's not fair! Will they be able to come up with a way to have fun and watch their sisters at the same time? Younger siblings often pose a problem for children when they want to be left alone to do "big kid" stuff. In this situation, Franklin and Bear are able to find a way to engage in play that everyone enjoys and that even ends up bringing the siblings closer. As with many of the titles in this series based on the 3D-animated television show Franklin and Friends, it's a win-win solution to a typical problem faced by children in their everyday lives. This book would make an excellent choice for a character education lesson about adaptability, initiative or responsibility. The amazing ground fort the children create out of cardboard boxes could inspire some terrific structure-building classroom projects as well.
Age
3-7
Text complexity
developing
Length
24 pages
Book in series
#5
Why to read
- The book teaches important life lessons about family dynamics and the responsibilities that come with being an older sibling, which can be valuable for children to learn early on.
- Reading 'Franklin and the Little Sisters' can help young readers develop empathy by understanding the emotions and challenges Franklin faces, and how he learns to cope with them.
- The story encourages problem-solving and creative thinking as Franklin figures out how to balance his own needs with those of his little sisters, providing a good example for children to follow in their own lives.
- It's part of the 'Franklin and Friends' series, which is beloved by children and trusted by parents and educators for its positive messages and engaging stories that are both entertaining and educational.