Franklin and the Red Scooter / Franklin in the Dark
From Franklin · 1997
23 minPre-KK1st2ndSocial-Emotional Learning
Summary
Franklin and a friend both want the new red scooter, and they have to work out how to share. In the second, much-loved story, Franklin faces his fear of the dark.
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All ages
Franklin in the Dark gently explores a common bedtime fear and ends reassuringly.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
These stories are about sharing and about facing the fear of the dark.
- How did Franklin and his friend solve the scooter problem?
- What was Franklin afraid of, and what helped him feel braver?
- What helps you feel safe at bedtime?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: share, take turns, dark.
Try it: Share one thing that helps you feel cozy and safe at night.