Franklins Big Book Of Stories

This popular collection starring the lovable turtle Franklin includes six first readers: Franklin and the Scooter, Franklin and the Contest, Franklin and the Bubble Gum, Franklin and the Stopwatch, Franklin and the Magic Show and Franklin and the Cookies. In each story, Franklin faces a unique problem common to the everyday lives and experiences of young children. Whether it's an overwhelming desire to get a scooter of his own, a dilemma over what to do when he inadvertently ?steals? all the bubble gum from a machine or the conflicting desire to eat all of his cookies while also wanting to share them with others, Franklin faces up to each situation with honesty, a generous spirit and a lot of ingenuity. With his good friends Bear, Fox, Beaver and Rabbit nearby to lend a hand, Franklin always manages to find a terrific and age-appropriate happy ending to his dilemma, teaching children that no problem is ever too big to resolve. Crafted for early readers, the stories all contain short sentences, and every page has clear, easy-to-follow illustrations, which provide contextual clues to any words children may stumble over. Each story begins with the same two sentences --- ?Franklin can tie his shoes. Franklin can count by twos.? --- helping to build reading confidence through repetition. A favorite from books and the beloved television show Franklin and Friends, the familiar characters in these stories are widely appealing, making this a comfortable choice for new readers.

Franklin loves his stuffed dog, but now he wants a real pet.

This Franklin Classic Storybook is the perfect sibling story of hurt feelings and learning to share.

In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin learns what makes him different also makes him special.

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

This Franklin Treasury is a collection of classic stories for holidays throughout the year!

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

Here's a way to have a range of picture book stories about the ever-popular Franklin the Turtle at your fingertips. Tie-ins from episodes of the 3D-animated television series Franklin and Friends, these eight separate stories provide models for dealing with a variety of everyday concerns and real problems faced by small children as they navigate the new frontiers of their lives. They help explain how to deal with uncomfortable situations, such as the fear of speaking in front of the class (Franklin and the Wonder), getting a nickname you don't like (Franklin, the Little Bubble) or being the only one who still struggles with a skill that all the other children have mastered (Franklin's Ups and Downs). Some explore handling social relationships, as when friends disagree about the best way to make something (Franklin's Partner), a friend doesn't want to play the same game as everyone else (Franklin's Spaceship) or when a decision must be made about which friend truly deserves to win the prize (Franklin and the Gecko Games). And a couple offer suggestions for fun and interesting ways to challenge yourself, such as solving a mystery with teamwork (Franklin and the Big Small Case) or using your imagination to travel to outer space (Franklin in the Stars). Besides being terrific read-alouds that feature familiar, appealing characters, stories about Franklin and his animal friends are always a perfect fit for character education lessons, particularly those on compassion, caring and kindness --- Franklin's strong suits.

A collection of nine beautifully illustrated stories featuring one of children’s fiction’s most beloved animal characters: Franklin the turtle. 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. In these nine educational stories Franklin discovers things like the importance of keeping things neat, how to share with his little sister, and that being left out is no fun for anyone. And with each problem he solves, Franklin proves exactly why he’s the friend everyone wants to have. This ebook includes Franklin and Harriet, Finders Keepers for Franklin, Franklin Goes to the Hospital, Franklin Is Messy, Franklin’s Blanket, Franklin’s School Play, Franklin’s Secret Club, Franklin’s Thanksgiving, and Hurry Up, Franklin. This fixed-layout ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book, features read-along narration.

Franklin Wants a Pet In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin 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. And ever since he was small, he really wanted a pet. Franklin’s Blanket In this Franklin Classic Storybook, our hero can’t go to sleep without his favorite blue blanket. One night he can’t find his tattered old blanket and must try to get along without it. Franklin’s School Play 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? This fixed-layout ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book, features read-along narration by the author as well as music and sound effects.