Kids Can Read: Level 2 Series

Franklin has a hat, a cape, a wand and a book of magic tricks. But Franklin cannot disappear. This is a problem because Franklin wants to be a magician. Will Franklin's friends believe he is a real magician? This Level 2 first reader contains longer stories, varied sentences, increased vocabulary, more difficult visual clues and some repetition.

Franklin's Reading Club

by Paulette Bourgeois and Sharon Jennings

Published 1 September 2003

Franklin's Music Lessons

by Sharon Jennings

Published 1 September 2000

Franklin wants to play "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" on the piano, so he begins taking lessons. He learns the scales, but he would rather play baseball than practice. Will Franklin ever master the song? This Level 2 first reader contains longer stories, varied sentences, increased vocabulary, more difficult visual clues and some repetition.

Franklin's Surprise

by Sharon Jennings

Published 1 September 2003

Franklin throws a surprise good-bye party for Skunk, but the surprise ends up being on Franklin! This Level 2 first reader contains longer stories, varied sentences, increased vocabulary, more difficult visual clues and some repetition.

Franklin's Library Book

by Sharon Jennings

Published 1 August 2004

When Franklin loses a library book, he dons a disguise to hide from Mrs. Goose, and then retraces his steps. This Level 2 first reader contains longer stories, varied sentences, increased vocabulary, more difficult visual clues and some repetition.

Franklin and the Cookies

by Sharon Jennings

Published 1 January 2005

Sometimes even Franklin can have too many cookies! Includes an easy recipe. This Level 2 first reader contains longer stories, varied sentences, increased vocabulary, more difficult visual clues and some repetition.

Franklin's Pumpkin

by Sharon Jennings

Published 1 October 2000

Franklin is thrilled when he finds a giant pumpkin in his backyard, until he discovers that the competition at this year's fall fair is for the biggest zucchini! This Level 2 first reader contains longer stories, varied sentences, increased vocabulary, more difficult visual clues and some repetition.

Franklin the Detective

by Sharon Jennings

Published 1 July 2004

After recovering his mother's lost purse, Franklin decides to put his newfound detective skills to work for his friends. Can he solve the mysterious case of the missing baseball? This Level 2 first reader contains longer stories, varied sentences, increased vocabulary, more difficult visual clues and some repetition.

Franklin's Surprise

by Paulette Bourgeois

Published 1 August 2003

Franklin and the Scooter

by Marisol Sarrazin, Sharon Jennings, and Mary Labatt

Published 1 February 2004

Franklin wants a shiny, red scooter just like his friend Rabbit's, but Franklin doesn't have enough money to buy one. To raise funds, Franklin sets up a lemonade stand and a yard sale --- but still falls short. Then he discovers that Rabbit wants a bicycle. Since Franklin already owns a bicycle, the two friends arrive at the perfect solution: sharing.

This Level 2 first reader contains longer stories, varied sentences, increased vocabulary, more difficult visual clues and some repetition.

Franklin's Pond Phantom

by Sharon Jennings

Published 1 January 1998

Franklin and his friends are determined to watch and wait for the Pond Phantom to appear. Will they ever get to the bottom of the mystery? This Level 2 first reader contains longer stories, varied sentences, increased vocabulary, more difficult visual clues and some repetition.

Franklin Stays Up

by Mary Labatt, Paulette Bourgeois, Brenda Clark, and Sharon Jennings

Published 1 February 2003