The story of a tiny sea turtle who swims out to sea, then returns after a few years to the beach where she was born to lay her eggs before returning to the sea. Includes many facts about sea turtles.

Franklin the turtle wants a pet and when his parents finally agree, they are surprised at the pet that Franklin chooses.

In this Franklin Classic Storybook, our hero deals with stage fright!

A turtle emerges from the sea to lay her eggs in the sand.

In two stories bound together back to back, a tortoise realizes the need for a shell after several scary encounters and a greedy python eats to excess, finally eating himself.

Franklin's friends are losing their teeth, but Franklin doesn't have any teeth to lose. Will the tooth fairy visit Franklin anyway?

From before the time she hatches until she returns to the same beach to lay eggs of her own, a sea turtle is helped to escape from danger many times by different human hands.

Franklin invites his best friend, Bear, to a sleepover, the very first for each of them.

When Tortuga arrives at Abuela's house to bring her supper, Abula looks suspiciously like Coyote. Includes a glossary of Spanish words used.

Most of the time, Franklin likes being a big brother to his toddler sister Harriet. But when Harriet tries to commandeer his favorite toy, his stuffed dog Sam, he begins to see her in a different light.