Franklins School Play

In this Franklin Classic Storybook, our hero deals with stage fright!

In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin faces the excitement and fear of starting school.

Franklin learns to deal with the sadness of a friend moving away, and how to keep in touch in this Franklin Classic Storybook.

When his animal friends offer amusing explanations for thunder and lightning, Franklin overcomes his fear of such storms.

Franklin and his classmates prepare for their class play, and Franklin tries to get over his stage fright.

A picture book for magical yet imperfect children everywhere, written by debut author Ashley Franklin and perfect for fans of such titles as Matthew A. Cherry's Hair Love, Grace Byers's I Am Enough, and Lupita Nyong'o's Sulwe. Tameika is a girl who belongs on the stage. She loves to act, sing, and dance—and she’s pretty good at it, too. So when her school announces their Snow White musical, Tameika auditions for the lead princess role. But the other kids think she’s “not quite” right to play the role. They whisper, they snicker, and they glare. Will Tameika let their harsh words be her final curtain call? Not Quite Snow White is a delightful and inspiring picture book that highlights the importance of self-confidence while taking an earnest look at what happens when that confidence is shaken or lost. Tameika encourages us all to let our magic shine.

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 is his small, dark shell. And he's trying very hard to be the best player on his soccer team.

In a burst of enthusiasm, Franklin invites all his friends to celebrate his birthday at Tamarack Play Park. But when he tells his parents, they explain that they can't afford to pay for everyone -- just two friends. Which two should he choose? With a little help from his parents, Franklin solves his dilemma . . . and has the best birthday party ever.