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Franklin the Turtle Children's Books

Reading books with our children is one of the greatest gifts we're able to give them, especially when they are young.

Reading time should be fun, not a chore (for you, the librarian or the kids!). Here are some ideas to accompany reading time that I hope will help keep the experience an enjoyable one for everyone.

General Franklin Ideas:

Book: Franklin Goes to School
Franklin is nervous about his first day of school until he finds out how much fun it is to learn at school.

Franklin Goes to School coloring pages
Make an "I'm excited about School" collage. Snip out pictures of school Activities (children playing in playground, people reading, people writing, etc), new school clothes and school supplies from family magazines and fliers or use the clipart I've provided (close template window when done to return to this screen). Snip whole pages roughly so the kids can practice cutting the pictures out. Put snipped out images, glue, scissors, and paper out on the table. Have the children make a collage of things they're excited about. Write two or three sentences about the picture they've made or if they're old enough (grade 1+) have them write it themselves.
Sing the On the Way to School song - tune included (I've even written lyrics that go with the book *grin*)

Book: Franklin and the Tooth Fairy
Franklin learns all about the tooth fairy from his friend Bear. He can't wait until he gets some teeth so the tooth fairy will visit him when they fall out. He is disappointed when his parents tell him that he will never have teeth because he is a turtle. He learns to appreciate that he is different from Bear.

Franklin and the Tooth Fairy coloring pages
Print out a Tooth Fairy Certificate
Make a Happy Teeth Paper Craft
Make a Tooth Fairy Toilet Paper Roll Craft
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Leanne Guenther

About the Artist/Author:

Hello! I'm Leanne, the creative mind behind coloring.ws. I love nothing more than enjoying a warm cup of tea and a quiet day with a good friend. Here’s a bit more about me:

Things I Love:

Drawing: My happy place is with a pencil in hand, bringing ideas to life on paper.
Creative Writing: I love using my imagination to create delightful stories and playful rhymes for kids.
Early Childhood Education: I absolutely adore those early, eager-to-learn years with kids. Their curiosity and enthusiasm are infectious!
History: Exploring the past helps me understand the present and dream about the future.

Things I Have a Love/Hate Relationship With:

Technology: I love how it connects us and makes things easier, but why does it have to change so quickly?
Trivia Nights: I'm your go-to person for fun facts, yet somehow, I always end up in second or third place. Frustrating!
Gardening: I like to think I have a green thumb, but it has a few brown speckles. My plants and I are working on it.
Animals: I adore my pets and they bring me so much joy, but oh, the chores! Why can’t they clean up after themselves?

I earned my degree back in the early '90s, and as a lifelong learner, I continue to delve into the things I love. This includes technology (though I struggle to keep up!), art, early childhood education, history, and mythology as it relates to sociology.

I know that while the coloring pages are largely for kids, many of you visiting the site are educators and caregivers. I’ve tried to share some interesting trivia tidbits and fun facts to make your visit enjoyable too.