Franklin Goes To School

I liked this book for a few different reasons. First, I thought that this book did a great job of explaining how Franklin feels. It goes from being in first person, back to third person. It allows you to see how Franklin feels inside, but also how he reacts when others are around. His whole journey and experience is easy for many readers to connect too. For example, Franklin says “I already have a full tummy. It feels like it is full of jumping frogs.” This specific quote from the book is very engaging for any type of readers. If a teacher were reading this book to a class of students, the teacher can involve the students in the story by making connections with Franklin. The illustrations go along with every move on how Franklin show more feels throughout the school day. For example, when the book says, “Franklin hugged his mother, then his father. He kept hugging even after his friends had found seat.” The image that goes along with this specific text allows you to connect why Franklin hugged his parents for so long. You can see his facial experiences and how scared and nervous he was for the first day of school. The message of this book is that even if you are scared to do something, you can end up finding many things you love about it once you give it a shot and put yourself out there. Not everyone is going to know the same things, it is all about learning. show less

I really enjoyed the book “Franklin Goes to School”. The first reason that I enjoyed it so much is because I used to watch the “Franklin” cartoon when I was little, and I loved it! Picture book versions of TV shows are often a really good way to capture the attention of students. In addition, the characters in the book are all animals which makes the book a little more fun and light-hearted. Children would definitely enjoy the pictures of Beaver, Bear, Rabbit, and all of Franklins other friends wearing hats, carrying backpacks, and sitting in desks just like normal children. The illustrations are very bright, fun, and realistic, besides the fact that they depict animals, not humans. Lastly, the plot line of the story is show more extremely relatable and helps to ease apprehension that every child is bound to have for the first day of school. Franklin makes friends, has a nice teacher, and ends up having a great first day of school. The main idea of the book is that everyone gets nervous on their first day of school, but it is really nothing to be scared about. show less

Franklin Goes to School
I like “Franklin Goes to School” by Paulette Bourgeois for two main reasons. First, young readers can relate to the tough issue of going to school. “Franklin was not hungry. “I already have a full tummy,” he said. “It feels like it is full of jumping frogs.” As Franklin continues his day and he “had forgotten about his jumpy tummy” the reader can feel a sense of relief on their own concern about going to school. The plot is well organized from waking up to finishing the first day at school. The second reason I like this book is the familiarity the reader will have with the illustrations. “Franklin” books all are recognizable by Franklin in his red baseball cap and the similar colors used in show more the Franklin series. Additionally, each book starts with the same opening line, “Franklin could county by twos and tie his shoes”. Once young readers become familiar with this opening sentence, they are able to participate in reading the first line. The big idea is a child’s anxiety of the first day of school. show less

I really enjoyed the book “Franklin Goes to School”. The first reason that I enjoyed it so much is because I used to watch the “Franklin” cartoon when I was little, and I loved it! Picture book versions of TV shows are often a really good way to capture the attention of students. In addition, the characters in the book are all animals which makes the book a little more fun and light-hearted. Children would definitely enjoy the pictures of Beaver, Bear, Rabbit, and all of Franklins other friends wearing hats, carrying backpacks, and sitting in desks just like normal children. The illustrations are very bright, fun, and realistic, besides the fact that they depict animals, not humans. Lastly, the plot line of the story is show more extremely relatable and helps to ease apprehension that every child is bound to have for the first day of school. Franklin makes friends, has a nice teacher, and ends up having a great first day of school. The main idea of the book is that everyone gets nervous on their first day of school, but it is really nothing to be scared about. show less

This book incorporates much more than just being at school. It discusses Franklin’s morning and daily routine, from the moment he wakes up until he is home from school. It also talks about his emotions throughout the day. Franklin is anxious for school in the morning and gets reluctant as the day goes on; he does not think that he is good enough to do the assigned activities. This book is great for children struggling with anxiety or nervousness from school. It also includes other place where students usually have issues or mixed feelings about such as the school bus.

Summary: This is one of many stories about everyone's favorite turtle, Franklin. Franklin wakes up very early on the first day of school and is anxious for the day to begin. He gets ready for school and gets on the bus with his friends. When Franklin arrives at school his teacher tells them about the classroom and sends them to do centers. Franklin is reluctant to go do an activity because he does not think he will be good at any of them. Mr. Owl helps Franklin become more comfortable when they talk about drawing. Franklin slowly becomes more comfortable in the classroom and in the end enjoys his first day of school.

Review: I think this book is great because all children can relate to it and remember their own first day of school. Many show more children are also familiar with the character of Franklin and the other stories about him. This could be a good book to read on the first day of school especially because many students are probably nervous just like Franklin was. They can also relate to the different activities that Franklin did at school such as drawing and running a pretend store. It also teaches a good lesson about trying new things and branching out. The text is easy enough to read that a first or second grader could get through it on their own or with a peer. show less

The Franklin books have always been a classic and a favorite of mine. These books really correlate with real life examples of what some kids may go through. It teaches children to have courage, kindness and much much more!