What reading level is Franklin's New Friend (Franklin)?

Franklin's New Friend (Franklin) by Paulette Bourgeois is at a Level 1-2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Franklin's New Friend (Franklin) appropriate for?

Franklin's New Friend (Franklin) is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 6LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Franklin's New Friend (Franklin)?

Franklin's New Friend (Franklin) is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Franklin's New Friend (Franklin) have any content warnings?

Franklin's New Friend (Franklin) has a HootRating of 6LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Franklin's New Friend (Franklin)?

Franklin's New Friend (Franklin) by Paulette Bourgeois is 32 pages.

Franklin's New Friend (Franklin)

Paulette Bourgeois

Franklin's New Friend (Franklin)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Paulette Bourgeois

Illustrated by Brenda Clark

Reading Level 1-2 6LE Ages 5-8 Matched

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

Crunch, crunch, crunch—the leaves rustle under Franklin’s feet as he tiptoes closer. A new face waits beneath the tall oak tree, and Franklin’s heart pounds with both fear and curiosity. What if this new friend isn’t so scary after all?

Themes

Friendship Family Coming of AgeJuvenile Fiction

Quick Assessment

This picture book follows Franklin as he learns to overcome his fear and make a new friend, highlighting themes of courage and friendship. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, it offers gentle lessons about accepting others and managing emotions. The story is straightforward and age-appropriate, with no content concerns.

For Parents

Content Intensity

6LE — Light — Emotional

Emotional

Light ←

Physical

Clear

Social

Clear

Thematic

Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

32 pages

ISBN: 9781550743616
Pages: 32
Publisher: Kids Can Press, Ltd.
Published: June 7, 1997
Type: Fiction

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

FriendshipPicturebooksTurtlesSocial IssuesMovie or Television Tie-InAnimalsFranklinPrejudicesMooseBenjaminDéménagementAmitiéHousehold MovingRomans, Nouvelles, Etc. Pour La JeunessePréjugésMovingHouseholdMiceLoveTortuesOrignal