Books Like Franklin Goes to School
Families who loved Franklin Goes to School by Paulette Bourgeois often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Franklin Goes to School by Paulette Bourgeois often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is facing a major new milestone and expressing physical or emotional signs of anxiety. It is the perfect tool for a child who is 'stomach-ache' nervous about starting school or joining a new group. The story follows Franklin the turtle as he navigates the anticipation and reality of his first day in the classroom. Through Franklin, children see that even brave adventurers can feel small sometimes. The book emphasizes that while parents provide the initial comfort, teachers and peers become a new support system. It is a gentle, age-appropriate choice for preschoolers and kindergartners (ages 3 to 7) that validates their fears without dismissing them, offering a roadmap for what to expect during those first few hours away from home.
