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

In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin can't wait for his best friend Bear to come over for their first sleepover. However, when it's time for bed, Bear begins to miss his own room --- until Franklin comes up with an idea to make Bear feel more comfortable.-

Franklin is afraid of the thunderstorm that occurs while he is playing at his friend Fox's house, until they all start offering amusing explanations for the thunder and lightning.

Although disappointed that his grandparents will not be able to come to Thanksgiving dinner, Franklin realizes he has plenty to be thankful for.

In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin can't decide what to donate to his school's Christmas toy drive. At first, all of his toys seem too special to give away, then nothing seems special enough. With some inspiration from his Great Aunt Harriet, Franklin finally comes up with the perfect gift.-

When Franklin is asked to donate one of his toys to his school's Christmas toy drive, he learns that others are less fortunate than himself and how rewarding it is to give.

In this Franklin Classic Storybook, our hero is a very lucky turtle. He has the best friends, the best little sister, the best goldfish and, of course, the best mother. But when he discovers that his mother's birthday is coming up, he can't find the best present. After giving it some serious thought, Franklin decides to do everything for his mom. On the morning of her birthday he takes her breakfast in bed, makes a brooch, draws a picture and cuts...