Franklin the turtle starts his own secret club with his friends.
Paulette Bourgeois Books
July 20, 1951
Transitioning from a career in occupational therapy and journalism, this author brings a unique perspective to her writing. Her narratives delve into the complexities of the human psyche and the navigation of everyday challenges. Through compelling storytelling and intricately developed characters, she offers readers profound insights into the human condition. Her literary approach is marked by empathy and a keen ability to capture the nuances of relationships and internal struggles.
Franklin's Class Trip
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin realizes his fear about a class trip to the museum was unnecessary.
Franklin Says "I Love You"
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Franklin agonizes over what to give his mother on her birthday.
Franklin's New Friend
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Franklin has always lived in the same house in the same town, and he's grown up with the same friends. Then new neighbors move in -- the Moose family! At school, Mr. Owl asks Franklin to be Moose's buddy. Initially, Franklin is afraid of Moose because of his size but he soon realizes that despite their differences, he has made a new friend in this Franklin Classic Storybook.
Franklin Is Bossy
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
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 Wants a Pet
- 30 pages
- 2 hours of reading
In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin 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 in his small, dark shell. And ever since he was small, he really wanted a pet.
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.
This Franklin Classic Storybook is the perfect sibling story of hurt feelings and learning to share.
Franklin's Christmas Gift
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
"When the school organizes a Christmas toy drive for needy children, Franklin has trouble deciding which toy to give away" Cf. Our choice, 1999-2000.
In this Franklin Classic Storybook, our hero deals with stage fright!
