Franklin Plants a Tree (A Franklin TV Storybook)
Sharon Jennings
Franklin Plants a Tree (A Franklin TV Storybook)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Sharon Jennings
The text is written at a 1st grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Franklin races through the village square, eager to plant his tree for Earth Day. But when Mr. Heron hands him a tiny sapling, Franklin’s excitement sinks. Suddenly, the little tree falls off his wagon—where could it have gone?
Quick Assessment
This early reader story follows Franklin on Earth Day as he receives a small tree to plant, only to lose it in the village. The book gently introduces concepts of growth and patience, making it suitable for children ages 5 to 8. The content is simple, positive, and free from any distressing themes.
Why we rated Franklin Plants a Tree (A Franklin TV Storybook) 6C
Franklin Plants a Tree (A Franklin TV Storybook) is written at a Level 1-2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 2.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Franklin Plants a Tree (A Franklin TV Storybook) works for readers up to grade 3.5.
We rate Franklin Plants a Tree (A Franklin TV Storybook) as 6C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Franklin Plants a Tree (A Franklin TV Storybook) explores friendship, family, adventure, and science & nature — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, family, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
6C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781550748789
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Kids Can Press
- Published
- February 26, 2001
- Type
- Fiction