Franklin is every young child's friend. He faces problems that are familiar to three to eight year olds -- such as fear of the dark, going to school and making new friends -- and solves them all by himself.

Anna's little sister Molly needs to go to the hospital for an operation.

George and his friend Steve eat all of the honeycomb Betsy was going to use for her report on bees, so they build a beehive to make more.

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

Designed to introduce young children to unfamiliar situations in an amusing and friendly way.

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.

Franklin's shell has cracked, and he needs to be a brave turtle when it's time to go to the hospital. Full-color illustrations.