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The Wisdom of Benjamin Franklin: A Modern Almanack of Timeless Proverbs to Build Character, Wisdom, and Success from Poor Richard's Almanack - Couverture souple

Uremek, Cagri; Franklin, Benjamin

 
9798245857695: The Wisdom of Benjamin Franklin: A Modern Almanack of Timeless Proverbs to Build Character, Wisdom, and Success from Poor Richard's Almanack

Synopsis

In a world of endless scrolling, kids learn the most when a parent slows down for five minutes and reads a single proverb together. That's the spirit of this book.

The Wisdom of Benjamin Franklin for Kids brings the famous proverbs from Poor Richard's Almanack into a format designed for modern families. Each timeless saying is paired with a clear, kid-friendly explanation — so children ages 6 to 10 don't just hear "a penny saved is a penny earned," they understand what it means and how it might shape a small decision today.

Inside this book:

  • Carefully selected proverbs from Franklin's almanack, chosen for clarity and modern relevance
  • A plain-English explanation following each proverb — no confusing 18th-century language
  • Conversation prompts that turn each page into a quick parent-child discussion
  • Themes children can carry: hard work, honesty, kindness, friendship, and money sense
  • A 6×9 layout that works equally well at the dinner table, on a bedside, or in a homeschool morning routine
  • Secular and inclusive — character wisdom without religious framing
Why proverbs work for children:
The American Academy of Pediatrics' HealthyChildren resource recommends books that build character as conversation starters between parents and kids — small, repeated touchpoints rather than lectures. Short proverbs are perfectly suited to that approach: a single line is easy to remember, easy to discuss, and easy to apply to the next small choice a child faces.

A natural fit for family read-alouds, classical-style homeschool routines, gifts from grandparents, and any parent who wants their child to grow up curious about character and confident with money.

For parents who want to raise calm, connected, and curious children.

From Honeybun Press — small books and gentle activities for kids ages 0 to 9, grounded in research.

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