Franklin (Paulette Bourgeois)

A turtle afraid of small dark places, and therefore of crawling into his shell, asks a variety of animals for advice, only to find out that each has a fear of its own.

In this funny story, Franklin learns it's always better to tell the truth.

From the storybook series that inspired the beloved TV show starring everyone's favorite turtle!
Franklin has lots of friends and one best friend named Bear. They play tag, hopscotch, and ball. But Franklin always wants to pick the game and make the rules. No one wants to play with him—he's too bossy! In this Classic Franklin Storybook, Franklin learns he can't always have his own way.
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On the first day of school, Franklin is a little nervous, but his teacher, Mr. Owl, knows just what to do.

Franklin the turtle wants a pet and when his parents finally agree, they are surprised at the pet that Franklin chooses.

Franklin's friends are losing their teeth, but Franklin doesn't have any teeth to lose. Will the tooth fairy visit Franklin anyway?

Franklin and his friends are excited about the Halloween party. But things get scary when Franklin begins to think that there might be a real ghost at the party.

"Franklin finds a camera and is looking forward to taking pictures of his friends! However, Franklin faces a moral dilemma when he realizes that he should return the camera" Cf. Our choice, 1998-1999.

Franklin, understanding that the present he gives to the toy drive should be special, decides to give his cherished marble collection.

In this Franklin Classic Storybook, it's Valentine's Day and Franklin can't wait to give his friends the cards he has made. But when he gets to school, he discovers that they're missing. Franklin is heartbroken and worried that now his friends won't want to give him any cards. Big hearts prevail and Franklin soon learns that he has very good friends—and that he can be a good friend, too.
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Franklin has a good time at the museum especially when he finds out that the dinosaurs are not alive.

Franklin the turtle anxiously awaits the arrival of spring as he looks forward to the birth of his new baby sister and the prospect of becoming a big brother.

Most of the time, Franklin likes being a big brother to his toddler sister Harriet. But when Harriet tries to commandeer his favorite toy, his stuffed dog Sam, he begins to see her in a different light.

Franklin can't seem to find just the right gift for his mother's birthday. He asks everyone and they all have a different idea. Can he ever figure it out?