Franklin Plants a Tree

Franklin the Turtle

by Sharon Jennings, Sharon Jennings

Having forgotten where he planted the tree sapling he received on Earth Day, Franklin retraces his steps until he locates it and then brings it home where it will safely grow in his backyard. Original.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Animals, Plants

32 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2001

Reviews

[Katie Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have always loved Franklin and more recently (freshman year of college) I have come to love photosynthesis. Here is the main plot of the story: Franklin’s teacher, Mr. Heron, gives each student a sapling to plant in his or her yard. Not knowing what to expect, Franklin was sadly disappointed when he received the baby tree; he had wanted a full-grown tree. Franklin takes the tree for granted and loses it on his way home but then realizes he needs to take care of it and that it is his responsibility. He then looks for the sapling and ends up finding it and decides to care for it. Throughout the whole book it shows his friends caring for their trees and ways in which they do so.

This book is quite accurate in a sense that plants need certain components to survive and without them they would not live. I love this book and will use it in my classroom one day!

[Darinda · Rating 4 out of 5]

A book in the Franklin the Turtle series. Fun and cute.

[Kami · Rating 5 out of 5]

Увлекателна и поучителна, прекрасна книжка с любими герои.

[jacky · Rating 3 out of 5]

We had seen the TV show episode of this story and the book follows if very closely, and it translates well to book form. Natalie gets excited about Franklin for some reason. She she freaked out when she saw this book and all the way to the car holding it. She tried to share her yogurt with Bear while I read it to her during lunch. Overall, its a nice story. It teaches about baby trees, following through with promises, and getting over disappointment.

[Hannah Ford · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have fond memories of watching Franklin as a child, so I was excited to find a few books based off the show at the library! This book is simple and pleasant, much in the same way as the show. Even at two, my daughter has enjoyed it! I love that it addresses Earth Day in a less "preachy" manner than some other children's stories; it's just about Franklin learning how to care for a tree and working through disappointment at how long they take to grow.

[Jen · Rating 3 out of 5]

When Franklin finds out his class is getting tree saplings for Earth Day, he goes and digs a huge hole in his back yard. What Franklin doesn't understand is the fact that trees take time to grow and get big. It doesn't just automatically happen. He learns about trees and taking care of them in this book. My boys enjoyed it.

[Matthew · Rating 2 out of 5]

A simple go-to text for Earth Day, though not my favorite story in the world. It's a bit dry, but kids will listen to it all the same.

[Miri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Franklin gets a tree and learns how to plant it and take care of it.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have to admit that it is a good book for Earth Day/plants.