Franklin's Thanksgiving
by Paulette Bourgeois, Sharon Jennings, Brenda Clark
Tandem Library 2001
Great fit for 2nd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- family
- gratitude
- community
- hospitality
- problem-solving
- traditions
- kindness
- celebrations
About this book
Franklin is excited for Thanksgiving but disappointed when family can’t make the trip. Determined to keep the holiday special, he looks for a way to make the celebration feel warm and full. With gentle humor and cozy autumn scenes, this picture book highlights gratitude, togetherness, and creative problem-solving. A comforting read-aloud for preschool to early elementary readers and fans of Franklin’s everyday adventures.
Setting: a friendly woodland neighborhood during the Thanksgiving season
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Franklin's Thanksgiving right for my child?
Yes — Franklin's Thanksgiving is a great fit for 2nd grade. The reading level is AR 2.7, which is typical for 2nd grade. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 5–9 (K–3rd grade). Themes include family, gratitude, community.
How long does it take to read Franklin's Thanksgiving?
At a typical 2nd grade reading pace, Franklin's Thanksgiving takes around 6m to finish. The book has 750 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Franklin's Thanksgiving have an AR quiz?
Yes — Franklin's Thanksgiving has an AR quiz available, worth 0.5 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Franklin's Thanksgiving?
Franklin's Thanksgiving has an AR reading level of 2.7, which places it at a 2nd grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.