Ben Franklin Proverbs Kids

The case for decency

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Ben Franklin's Proverbs to Poems | Benicia Public Library

Our local poets have contributed to the Benjamin Franklin exhibit by writing original poems based on one of Franklin's many proverbs.

You will find them on the endcaps of the Fiction and Nonfiction shelves (near the exhibit).  Please vote for your favorite one and place your ballot in the box found in the center of the exhibit.  The winner will be announced at the November 1st First Tuesday Poetry meeting.

Proverbs

BY REV. WILLIAM SCOTT _D0WNEY, BD **To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding." r BOTERBS OF SOLOMON* 1 2. ELEVENTH EDITION. ...

Autobiography

Franklin soon became one of the most active men in the contest between England and the Colonies, which resulted in the declaration of independence, July 4, ...

Proverbs

Kenneth T. Aitken deepens our understanding of the collection of popular sayings and folk wisdom of ancient Israel.

Poor Richard's almanack

Poor Richard's Almanack. 1. A child thinks 20 shillings and 20 years can scarce ever be spent. 2. A cold April, the barn will fill ...

Boundaries with kids, when to say yes, when to say no to help your children gain control of their lives

Discusses the creation of healthy boundries and reinforced consequences to help children develop a sense of accountability for their own lives