Paulette Bourgeois

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

Franklin has a hard time learning to ride his bike, but he discovers that not everything is easy for his friends either.

Franklin was playing a game of hide-and-seek. He couldn't find Fox so wandered into the woods looking for him even though his parents told him not to go there alone. He soon was lost and frightened until his parents found him.

Although disappointed that his grandparents will not be able to come to Thanksgiving dinner, Franklin realizes he has plenty to be thankful for.

Franklin, a turtle, has a new baby sister.

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 everyone together again?

Franklin learns that friends must share and cooperate.

Since Franklin's friend Otter moved away, nothing seems to go right, until Franklin figures out a way for them to stay friends.

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

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.