In the Franklin Classic Storybook that started it all, Franklin discovers that everyone is a little afraid of something.This larger-format special collectible edition of the first Franklin book celebrates the 25th anniversary of the world's most beloved turtle.
Poor little Franklin has one of the most common childhood afflictions - he is afraid of the dark. This is particularly distressing for Franklin as he happens to be a turtle, and the darkness he fears is, of course, inside his own shell.
Franklin goes to the hospital for an operation to repair his broken shell, and everyone thinks he's being very brave. But Franklin is only pretending to be fearless. He's worried that his X-rays will show just how frightened he is inside. With the help of Dr Bear, Franklin learns that even though he's feeling scared, he can still be brave.