Classic Franklin Stories

28 primary works • 40 total works

Franklin in the Dark (25th Anniversary Edition)

by Paulette Bourgeois

Published 1 January 2011

Hurry Up, Franklin

by Paulette Bourgeois

Published 1 August 1989

Even though he is very slow and has many distractions on the way, Franklin the turtle manages to get to Bear's house just in time for a special event.

Franklin Fibs

by Paulette Bourgeois

Published 21 March 1991

Franklin the turtle learns it is always better to tell the truth after he claims he can swallow seventy-six flies in the blink of an eye.

Franklin Is Lost

by Paulette Bourgeois

Published 1 July 1993

Franklin wanders off while playing hide and seek with his friends.

Franklin Is Bossy

by Paulette Bourgeois

Published 1 July 1993

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.

Franklin Is Messy

by Paulette Bourgeois

Published 1 January 1995

Franklin's room is so messy he can't even find his favorite toys until his parents propose a solution.

Franklin Plays the Game

by Paulette Bourgeois

Published 1 January 1995

In this Franklin Classic Storybook, our hero can count forwards and backwards. He can zip zippers and button buttons. He can slide down a riverbank by himself. He can even sleep alone is his small, dark shell. And he's trying very hard to be the best player on his soccer team.

Franklin Wants a Pet

by Paulette Bourgeois

Published 1 March 1995

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

Franklin Goes to School

by Paulette Bourgeois

Published 30 June 1995

On the first day of school, Franklin is a little nervous, but his teacher, Mr. Owl, knows just what to do.

Franklin's Blanket

by Paulette Bourgeois and B. Clark

Published 1 January 1996

Franklin's favorite blanket is missing. He searches everywhere because he can't sleep without it.

Franklin and the Tooth Fairy

by Paulette Bourgeois

Published 1 February 1996

In this Franklin Classic Storybook, our hero discovers that, unlike most of his friends, he doesn't have teeth, and worries that he's missing out on the Tooth Fairy's magical visits.

Franklin Has a Sleepover

by Paulette Bourgeois

Published 10 January 1992

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

Franklin's Halloween

by Paulette Bourgeois

Published 1 September 1996

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 in this Franklin Classic Storybook.

Franklin's School Play

by Paulette Bourgeois and B. Clark

Published 1 November 1996

Franklin has a big role in the school play. But he is so nervous he keeps forgetting his lines. How will Franklin learn to get over his stage fright?

Franklin's Bad Day

by Paulette Bourgeois

Published 1 January 1997

Since Franklin's friend Otter moved away, nothing seems to go right -- until Franklin figures out a way he and Otter can stay friends. Another Franklin Classic Storybook to delight young readers.

Franklin Rides a Bike

by Paulette Bourgeois

Published 1 March 1997

At the beginning of spring, Franklin and all his friends have training wheels on their bikes. But soon Franklin is the only one who can't ride without them. Every time he tries he falls down, and he's beginning to get discouraged. His mom finally convinces him to keep with it, and Franklin finally rides on his own.

Franklin's New Friend

by Paulette Bourgeois

Published 1 September 1997

Franklin has never seen anyone as big as the moose family, who are new in town, and he's scared of his large new classmate, young moose, until he gets to know him.

Finders Keepers for Franklin

by Paulette Bourgeois

Published 1 January 1994

Franklin is very excited when he finds a camera. He knows he should locate the owner and return the camera, but his friends tell him finders keepers. However, with his father's encouragement, Franklin decides to find out who the owner is--and that takes some clever sleuthing. Full color.

Franklin and the Thunderstorm

by Paulette Bourgeois and Brenda Clark

Published 1 March 1998

In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin is afraid of thunderstorms. When a storm approaches while he is playing at Fox's house, a flash of lightning sends Franklin into his shell. He refuses to come out -- even for snacks -- until his friends make him laugh with their tall tales about what causes storms. And when Beaver explains what really causes thunder and lightning, Franklin begins to feel much safer.

Franklin's Secret Club

by Paulette Bourgeois

Published 1 January 1998

In this Franklin Classic Storybook, our hero discovers a hideaway --- perfect for a secret club --- but there's only room for four members. Soon Franklin becomes so busy with his Secret Club that he forgets about his other friends. When Beaver starts her own club, Franklin learns how it feels to be left out.