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Books in Franklin series

  • Franklin's Class Trip

    Paulette Bourgeois, Brenda Clark

    Paperback (Kids Can Press, April 1, 2012)
    In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin is excited about his class trip to the museum. Just before they go inside, Beaver tells him that they'll see real dinosaurs. At first Franklin is worried, but he has so much fun seeing and doing other things in the museum that he almost forgets about the dinosaurs --- until he comes face-to-face with a tyrannosaurus!
    K
  • Franklin's Halloween

    Paulette Bourgeois, Brenda Clark

    Hardcover (Kids Can Press, June 30, 1996)
    Franklin and his friends are excited about the Halloween party. But things get scary when Franklin begins to think that there might be a real ghost at the party in this Franklin Classic Storybook.
    K
  • Fun with Franklin: Math Activity Book

    Elizabeth Bennett, Shelley Southern

    Paperback (Kids Can Press, June 30, 1998)
    Kids can learn math along with Franklin in this Franklin Activity Book as their hero counts by twos and ties his shoes, counts forwards and backwards, adds and subtracts and much more.
    K
  • Franklin and the Tooth Fairy

    Paulette Bourgeois, Brenda Clark

    Hardcover (Kids Can Press, June 30, 1995)
    In this Franklin Classic Storybook, our hero discovers that, unlike most of his friends, he doesn't have teeth, and worries that he's missing out on the Tooth Fairy's magical visits.
    K
  • Franklin's Family Treasury

    Paulette Bourgeois, Brenda Clark

    Hardcover (Kids Can Press, Feb. 1, 2003)
    This Franklin Treasury is a special gift from Franklin's family to yours. Here are four well-loved Franklin stories: Franklin Goes to the Hospital, Franklin's Baby Sister, Franklin and Harriet, and Franklin Says I Love You. In this collection, Franklin discovers that though he may face many challenges as he grows up, he will always have the love and support of his family.
    K
  • Franklin's Family and Friends Treasury

    Sharon Jennings, Shelley Southern

    Hardcover (Kids Can Press, June 30, 2003)
    This large Franklin Treasury boasts eight great books in one.
    K
  • Franklin Goes to the Hospital

    Paulette Bourgeois, Brenda Clark

    Hardcover (Kids Can Press, Jan. 1, 2000)
    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.
    K
  • Franklin Forgives

    Paulette Bourgeois, Brenda Clark

    Paperback (Scholastic Inc., April 1, 2004)
    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.
    K
  • Franklin's New Friend

    Paulette Bourgeois, Brenda Clark

    Hardcover (Kids Can Press, June 30, 1997)
    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.
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  • Franklin Goes to School

    Paulette Bourgeois, Brenda Clark

    Hardcover (Kids Can Press, June 30, 1995)
    With his new pencil case packed with a ruler, eraser and 12 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.
    K
  • Franklin's Canoe Trip

    Paulette Bourgeois, Brenda Clark

    Paperback (Scholastic Paperbacks, June 1, 2002)
    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.
    K
  • Franklin Is Bossy

    Paulette Bourgeois, Brenda Clark

    Hardcover (Kids Can Press, June 30, 1993)
    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.
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