In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin learns about the responsibility of having a pet.

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

Franklin plans a Day with Dad so they can have fun doing their favorite activities together. But things get off to a slow start when friends and neighbors ask Mr. Turtle for help, and he is soon too busy to play. Franklin is disappointed, until he realizes spending time together, regardless of what they might be doing, is what counts.

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

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

Franklin learns the value of the people and places in his neighborhood in this Franklin Classic Storybook.

In order to match his friends' boasts, Franklin the turtle claims that he can swallow seventy-six flies in the blink of an eye, but then he has to prove it.

When his friend Otter comes to visit, Franklin finds it hard to accept the fact that they have both grown up and may have to discard their childish ways.

Like many young children, Jacob O'Reilly wants a pet. He'd love a dog. A cat would be great. Ooh, what about gerbils? Or an iguana? He's desperate for an animal to look after, but mum and dad don't fancy the idea. Then they suggest that he start a pet-sitting business, and all hell breaks loose... 'The jokes work time and time again, and it'll be a firm favourite on any bookshelf.' - The Bookbag

When Franklin joins the Trailblazers, he wants to start earning badges right away, but when he finds out it takes months to earn even one badge, his enthusiasm begins to falter. Simultaneous.