Smith, Caitlin Drake Franklin’s Day with Dad. PICTURE BOOK.
Kids Can Press, Limited, 2014. $5.95.
Franklin loved to skateboard and went to see if his friend Fox wanted to
join him. Fox said that he would be
spending time with his dad because it
was his “Day with Dad” day. “What’s
that?” Franklin asked. “It’s where I get to do special stuff with my day all
day,” said Fox. Franklin wanted to have
that same kind of day with his own Dad.
Franklin’s Dad said that it sounded like a fun day, but first he needed
to go to Mr. Mole’s store and get another rain barrel because the one they had
had burst apart. After the store, there
was yet another item that needed his Dad’s attention. It wasn’t long before the entire day was almost
over and Franklin and his Dad spent every minute helping other people, not
enjoying a special day doing fun things together. When Franklin saw Fox a little later on, Fox
asked how the special day was going.
Franklin replied that it hadn’t started yet, but would “once my dad
finishes helping everyone.” Fox replied, “It doesn’t matter what we do, as long
as we’re together.” Franklin then realized that he HAD been having a special
day with his own Dad, he just didn’t realize it!
This is a great Franklin story
that explores the topics of family, helping others, patience and solving
problems. The booked is based on the
popular TV series and children will delight in the illustrations and storyline.
Pre-K. EL (K-3). OPTIONAL. Reviewer: SL.
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