Paulette Bourgeois

Franklin's shell has cracked, and he needs to be a brave turtle when it's time to go to the hospital.

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.

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?

Franklin the turtle gets into the holiday spirit in the storybook series that inspired the beloved television show Franklin and Friends! In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin can't decide what to donate to his school's Christmas toy drive. At first, all of his toys seem too special to give away, then nothing seems special enough. With some inspiration from his Great Aunt Harriet, Franklin finally comes up with the perfect gift.

Franklin's friends are losing their teeth, but, since Franklin doesn't have any teeth, he wonders if the Tooth Fairy will visit him.

Franklin and his friends attend a Halloween party that features a mysterious ghost.

Franklin learns about the signs of spring as he waits impatiently for his baby sister to arrive in this Franklin Classic Storybook.

When his animal friends offer amusing explanations for thunder and lightning, Franklin overcomes his fear of such storms.

Franklin invites his best friend, Bear, to a sleepover, the very first for each of them.