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3.94 AVERAGE
3.94 AVERAGE
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Reasonable pleased with this one. I like how it focused on family and sharing rather than trotting out stereotypes.
“In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin can’t decide what to donate to his school’s Christmas toy drive. At first, all of his toys seem too special to give away, then nothing seems special enough. With some inspiration from his Great Aunt Harriet, Franklin finally comes up with the perfect gift.”
This is a great story for kids to learn the value of giving. At first Franklin is excited to give to his classes toy drive, when he gets home and starts going through toys he comes up with reasons as to why he cannot give each toy away. He then gets busy and doesn’t think about it. His Great aunt sends him a gift which reminds him she always gives something that means something to her.
When his teacher says the toys the kids gave may be the only thing someone may get for Christmas Franklin rushes home to choose but now nothing is special enough. He finally decides on a toy that is special to him and he knows will be special to someone else as well.
The pictures are great as well.
This is a great story for kids to learn the value of giving. At first Franklin is excited to give to his classes toy drive, when he gets home and starts going through toys he comes up with reasons as to why he cannot give each toy away. He then gets busy and doesn’t think about it. His Great aunt sends him a gift which reminds him she always gives something that means something to her.
When his teacher says the toys the kids gave may be the only thing someone may get for Christmas Franklin rushes home to choose but now nothing is special enough. He finally decides on a toy that is special to him and he knows will be special to someone else as well.
The pictures are great as well.
Not bad. Pretty good to read to young kids. I'm sure they would enjoy this.
The Franklin books are all so wonderful! This one is no exception. I loved it just as much as my kids.
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I loved this Franklin book. The colors are warm and the family is safe and cozy. Franklin’s grandparents can’t make it to Thanksgiving and Franklin is sad. Each family member secretly invites someone over for Thanksgiving making it a big todo. It ends up being a really great day with great food and Pumpkin Fly Pie.
My nephew owns several of these books and he likes little Franklin. I like turtles and I like Franklin too, I just haven’t read many of his books. I loved the artwork and the characters. I like the Moose friends. Turtles and moose (I had to look up the plural for moose and it’s moose which doesn’t sound right to the ear. They did say it was ok to add an ’s’, but..), I never would have put those together. It works. They have a bountiful harvest.
The niece read this to me and the nephew. The nephew gave it 5 stars. He still loves Franklin even though he isn’t a robot. The niece gave it 3 stars. She thought it was cute.
My nephew owns several of these books and he likes little Franklin. I like turtles and I like Franklin too, I just haven’t read many of his books. I loved the artwork and the characters. I like the Moose friends. Turtles and moose (I had to look up the plural for moose and it’s moose which doesn’t sound right to the ear. They did say it was ok to add an ’s’, but..), I never would have put those together. It works. They have a bountiful harvest.
The niece read this to me and the nephew. The nephew gave it 5 stars. He still loves Franklin even though he isn’t a robot. The niece gave it 3 stars. She thought it was cute.
A great story about Franklin needing to find a special toy of his for the gift drive at school. Something new or gently used. Franklin is attached to all his toys and he has a hard time finding something to give.
This seems like a good idea. One, it’s good to get rid of things as we get things so we don’t become horders. Two, it’s a nice practice to find something we appreciate and want to let someone else enjoy it.
I love Franklin’s red fingernails. They look painted and so christmas-y next to his green skin.
The kids enjoyed this book. They both gave it 3 stars. They were a bit wired the last few nights and they don’t listen as well those night.
This seems like a good idea. One, it’s good to get rid of things as we get things so we don’t become horders. Two, it’s a nice practice to find something we appreciate and want to let someone else enjoy it.
I love Franklin’s red fingernails. They look painted and so christmas-y next to his green skin.
The kids enjoyed this book. They both gave it 3 stars. They were a bit wired the last few nights and they don’t listen as well those night.
The Franklin picture books and TV shows are a Canadian gem and I particularly enjoyed this one.
This children's picture book, which has also been adapted as the first half of Season 1, Episode 12 of Franklin, is about the toy drive that Franklin's school is organizing. Franklin is tasked with having to donate one of his toys but he can't decide which one he's willing to part with. He eventually learns that Christmas is about being generous and thinking about the less fortunate, which makes him re-think his gifts and find ways to make his gifts more special.
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Part of a personal challenge to read all of my boyfriend's and his sister's childhood books before we donate and give them away.
This children's picture book, which has also been adapted as the first half of Season 1, Episode 12 of Franklin, is about the toy drive that Franklin's school is organizing. Franklin is tasked with having to donate one of his toys but he can't decide which one he's willing to part with. He eventually learns that Christmas is about being generous and thinking about the less fortunate, which makes him re-think his gifts and find ways to make his gifts more special.
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Part of a personal challenge to read all of my boyfriend's and his sister's childhood books before we donate and give them away.