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by Paulette Bourgeois, 17 pages, about 800 words . Franklin the turtle 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 encouragem...

by Paulette Bourgeois, 22 pages, about 1400 words . Franklin's friends are losing their teeth - but not Franklin, who's toothless. (Turtles don't have teeth!) In this endearing tale featuring the popular turtle-hero, Franklin learns it's okay to be dif...

by Paulette Bourgeois, 19 pages, about 1200 words . When a flash of lightning sends Franklin scurrying into his shell, he refuses to come out until his friends make him laugh with their tall tales of what causes storms. When Beaver explains what really...

by Paulette Bourgeois, 20 pages, about 1200 words . Franklin could slide down a river bank all by himself. He could count forwards and backwards. He could zip zippers and button buttons. He could even tie shoelaces, but Franklin could not swallow seven...

by Paulette Bourgeois, 19 pages, about 1000 words . Things don't always come easy for Franklin, like they seem to for his friends. Beaver is good at reading. Rabbit is good at writing. They don't even seem worried about starting school. But Franklin is...

by Paulette Bourgeois, 22 pages, about 1200 words . Follow the story of the world's best-loved turtle as his friend, Bear, comes over for a sleepover. After the campfire, will Bear be able to stay the night? For ages 5 to 8....

by Paulette Bourgeois, 18 pages, about 800 words . Franklin is a turtle who's afraid of small dark places - so he's not wild about the idea of crawling into his shell. But when he asks a variety of animals for advice (only to find out that each has a ...

by Paulette Bourgeois, 20 pages, about 1200 words . Franklin the turtle had lots of friends, and one best friend named Bear. But one day something awful happened: Franklin and Bear had a fight! Franklin was just too bossy and he had to learn the hard w...

by Paulette Bourgeois, 17 pages, about 1000 words . Franklin could count forwards and backwards. He could zip zippers and button buttons. He could count by twos and tie his shoes. But Franklin was so messy that he could hardly ever find his things. Wou...

by Paulette Bourgeois, 19 pages, about 1200 words . 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...

by Paulette Bourgeois, 15 pages, about 1000 words . Everyone's favorite turtle hero is back with a lesson about responsibility and love. In a simple, charming tale, Franklin proves to his parents that he can take care of a pet, and picks a pretty goldf...

by Paulette Bourgeois, 17 pages, about 1000 words . Franklin is thrilled to learn he'll be a big brother in the spring. He can hardly wait for the new baby, but spring seems a long time away. Franklin does everything he can to make spring come, but not...

by Paulette Bourgeois, 19 pages, about 1200 words . Today Franklin wakes up grumpy. His father discovers the reason for Franklin's crankiness - Otter has moved away and nothing seems right without her. Comforted by a hug from Dad, Franklin cheers up an...

by Paulette Bourgeois, 20 pages, about 1200 words . Every young child will relate to this sweet tale in which Franklin loses his favorite blanket, the one he just can't sleep without. With a funny surprise ending, it's another charming story starring t...

by Paulette Bourgeois, 18 pages, about 1000 words . "Franklin really enjoys Christmas. He and his classmates are collecting toys to donate to needy families. When Franklin goes through his toy box, he realizes that they all have fond memories and he do...

by Paulette Bourgeois, 19 pages, about 1000 words . Everyone's favorite turtle is back - and all dressed up for Halloween fun! What does a turtle look like when he's made up as Frankenstein? Children will be delighted to see for themselves as they foll...

by Paulette Bourgeois, 19 pages, about 800 words . "Franklin fans will enjoy this tale of Franklin's attempts at accepting a new friend into the neighborhood. Moose looks awfully different and he is big, but Franklin finds out that he isn't much diffe...

by Paulette Bourgeois, 18 pages, about 1000 words . Franklin has learned all his lines for the classroom's performance of The Nutcracker. But at the dress rehearsal, he's too frightened to speak. Will he overcome his stage fright in time for opening ni...

by Paulette Bourgeois, 21 pages, about 1200 words . Franklin's secret clubhouse is very small, so only his smallest friends, like Rabbit and Snail, can join. But when his other friends find out, they are hurt and angry. Can Franklin find a way to bring...

by Paulette Bourgeois, 25 pages, about 1400 words . Franklin can do many things, but he is slow ... even for a turtle. Will Franklin ever hurry up? He learns that sometimes there is a good reason to hurry! For ages 5 to 8....