Paulette Bourgeois

In this collection, Franklin learns why holidays are truly special as he discovers the importance of family, the spirit of sharing, the joy of receiving and the power of friendship.

See what happens when Franklin and his friends enter a soapbox derby.

Franklin's birthday party: Franklin throws a great party in his own neighborhood. Franklin goes to school: The first day of school has Franklin excited and nervous. Franklin rides a bike: It's an adventure when Franklin takes the training wheels off his bicycle. Franklin's blanket: It's Franklin's first night away from home and his blanket is missing! Franklin's camp out: Franklin tackles new challenges without the help of mom and dad. Franklin and...

Franklin's best friend, Bear, is about to have a birthday and Franklin is bursting to tell everyone a secret: He snooped and found out the present Bear is getting from his mother. Soon Franklin is telling Bear's friends that Bear will be getting a Power Pal action figure for his birthday. They all decide to get Bear Power Pal accessories. What a surprise when Bear's present turns out to be a baseball glove! Franklin was wrong, he's the one who is...

Franklin gets mad and runs away from home, but then he realizes how much he misses his family and friends.

Franklin is obsessed with the idea of the perfect nickname, but can he live up to the name he chooses for himself?

When the first day of school finally arrives, Franklin is so excited he can hardly keep himself in his shell, but his unbridled anticipation soon turns to fear of the unknown.

Franklin thinks he wants to be a big kid until he spends the day with Jack and finds out everything isn't all fun and games.