Books with author Paulette Bourgeois and Brenda Clark

In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin likes being a big brother … most of the time. But when his little sister, Harriet, wants to play with his favorite stuffed animal, Franklin doesn’t want to share. As they tug at the toy, something terrible happens. It rips! Franklin’s mother fixes it, but he remains angry and hides the toy in his closet. Then Franklin discovers it’s not the toy that makes Harriet happy—it’s her big brother who brings a smile to her face. Franklin decides that maybe sharing isn’t so bad after all.This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.

In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin can’t wait for his best friend Bear to come over for their first sleepover. However, when it’s time for bed, Bear begins to miss his own room—until Franklin comes up with an idea to make Bear feel more comfortable.This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.

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.

This story of a lost pet and a sibling dilemma will strike a responsive chord with Franklin fans.It was just an accident: Franklin's little sister Harriet didn't mean to upset Goldie's fishbowl while the family was picnicking at the pond. But she did, and now Franklin's beloved pet goldfish has disappeared into the pond. Harriet is as brokenhearted as Franklin, but Franklin can't help being angry with her; being sorry won't bring Goldie back. Guided by his parents' kind understanding, Franklin eventually finds a way to go beyond his pain and forgive his little sister. The reward is a happy ending for the siblings, and for Goldie, too.

Franklin the turtle takes on everyday troubles in this delightful collection of nine stories from the acclaimed children’s series. Since 1986, readers everywhere have cherished Paulette Bourgeois’s classic tales about a little turtle named Franklin. Filled with lessons about facing your fears and growing up, Franklin’s adventures are the perfect bedtime stories for kids who need a little help coming out of their shells. As our reptilian hero conquers his dread of the dark, finds out the consequences of telling a lie, and meets the littlest member of his family, this collection of timeless stories showcases how Franklin is always trying to be the best turtle he can be. This ebook includes Franklin and the Tooth Fairy, Franklin Fibs, Franklin in the Dark, Franklin Is Lost, Franklin Plays the Game, Franklin’s Baby Sister, Franklin’s Christmas Gift, Franklin’s Class Trip, and Franklin’s Valentines.This fixed-layout ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book, features read-along narration.

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 is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.

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 and his friend Bear have an exciting outdoor adventure with their dads in this new picture book based on an episode of the popular television series.Franklin and Bear can hardly wait to set out on the camping trip with their fathers. They will canoe across two lakes and pitch tents on a the beach of a deserted island-"just like real explorers." The two friends soon learn that exploring can be hard work. First, they tip the canoe over and get wet. Then, they have to trudge a mile overland lugging their heavy backpacks. By the time they reach the opposite shore, their arms are sore and the beach is crowded with other campers. But they manage to find a perfect campsite, and they even have enough energy left for a moonlight swim.