Paulette Bourgeois

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

It's Halloween in Woodland in this classic storybook featuring Franklin the turtle, the inspiration for the beloved TV show Franklin and Friends!
Franklin and his pals are excited for the Halloween party. But things get scary when everyone's favorite turtle suspects there might be an uninvited guest: a real ghost!
This spooky story is one of the original titles in the Franklin children's book series, which features an adventurous...

In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin has been chosen to play the Nutcracker Prince in his class's production. But will he be too nervous to say his lines when the big night arrives?

In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin is very excited to find a camera. He knows that he should find the owner and return the camera, but his friends tell him "finders keepers!" and soon Franklin gets carried away taking pictures. With his father's encouragement, Franklin decides to return the camera to its rightful owner-but finding out who the owner is takes some clever sleuthing! This fixed-layout ebook, which preserves the design and layout...

A delightful storybook in the series that inspired the Franklin and Friends TV show! In this Franklin Classic Storybook, our hero is a very lucky turtle. He has the best friends, the best little sister, the best goldfish, and, of course, the best mother. But when he discovers that his mother's birthday is coming up, he can't find the best present. After giving it some serious thought, Franklin decides to do everything for his mom. On the morning of...

Franklin the turtle learns to tidy up in the series that inspired the much-loved TV show! 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 in his small, dark shell. But Franklin is so messy that he can hardly ever find his things! This fixed-layout ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print...

With his new pencil case packed with a ruler, eraser, and a dozen colored pencils, Franklin is ready for his first day of school—until it's time to board the bus. In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin faces the excitement and fear of starting school.

Franklin Is Bossy   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 Plays the Game   In this Franklin Classic Storybook, our hero can count forwards and backwards. He can zip zippers and button...

Franklin Goes to the Hospital In this Franklin Classic Storybook, our hero goes to the hospital for an operation to repair his broken shell, and everyone thinks he's being very brave. But Franklin is only pretending to be fearless. He's worried that his X-rays will show just how frightened he is inside. With the help of Dr. Bear, Franklin learns that even though he's feeling scared, he can still be brave. Franklin and the Tooth Fairy In this Franklin...

Franklin Is Lost   In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin's mother tells him never to go into the woods. But one day Franklin is playing hide-and-seek with his friends and forgets what his mother has told him. Franklin is frightened when he realizes he's lost, but he knows just what to do-stay in his shell and wait to be found. A dramatic story with a happy ending.   Franklin's Secret Club   In this Franklin Classic Storybook, our hero discovers...