franklin (fictitious character : bourgeois)

Franklin has difficulty adjusting to his old friend Otter because they have grown older and don't share the same interests. Can they be friends again?.

In the first program Franklin conspires to get a present from the tooth fairy by leaving a tiny pebble as a turtle tooth. In the second program Franklin is determined to be on time for a birthday party but he's allowed his preoccupation with the little things to sidetrack him.

Franklin is thrilled when he finds a giant pumpkin in his backyard, until he discovers that the competition at this year's fair is for the biggest zucchini.

Franklin has to decide what he likes best about his neighborhood.

Franklin decides to run away after a very bad day, but he changes his mind when he begins to think about the loving family and friends he is leaving behind.

Presents twelve lessons on topics of importance to children in kindergarten and first grade, based on Paulette Bourgeois's Franklin the turtle stories, each with a summary, suggested learning themes, discussion tips, activities, and book links.

Franklin and Otter find new ways to remain friends as theyboth get older.

Franklin the turtle is determined to see the Pond Phantom he read about in a book, but he is disappointed when he learns the truth about his phantom.

Franklin puts on his detective clothes and helps his friends--bear, beaver, and fox--find their missing baseball.