Franklin and the Thunderstorm


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When his animal friends offer amusing explanations for thunder and lightning, Franklin overcomes his fear of such storms.




How Ben Franklin Stole the Lightning


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Ben Franklin was the most famous American in the entire world during colonial times. No wonder! After all, the man could do just about anything. Why, he was an author and an athlete and a patriot and a scientist and an inventor to boot. He even found a way to steal the lightning right out of the sky. Is such a thing possible? Is it. Take a look inside and find Ben busy at work on every spread. Then find out how he used his discovery about lightning to make people's lives safer. In an inventive way, Rosalyn Schanzer brings us a brilliant and ever-curious American original.




Franklin's Bad Day


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Franklin learns to deal with the sadness of a friend moving away, and how to keep in touch in this Franklin Classic Storybook.




Franklin Goes to School


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




Franklin and Harriet


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This Franklin Classic Storybook is the perfect sibling story of hurt feelings and learning to share.




Just a Thunderstorm


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During a big thunderstorm, Mom and Dad find lots of ways to comfort Little Critter and his sister. Mom makes a fun dinner and Dad lights the candles as they both share their wisdom about thunder, lightning--and rainbows!




Franklin's Valentines


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In this Franklin Classic Storybook, it's Valentine's Day and Franklin can't wait to give his friends the cards he has made. But when he gets to school, he discovers that they're missing. Franklin is heartbroken and worried that now his friends won't want to give him any cards. Big hearts prevail and Franklin soon learns that he has very good friends --- and that he can be a good friend, too.




Franklin's Pet Problem


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Franklin loves his stuffed dog, but now he wants a real pet.




Hiding from Lightning


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"See the natural wonder of lightning in this ... illustrated story with ... leveled text that shows younger readers there's nothing to be afraid of during a thunderstorm"--




Franklin Forgets


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In this Franklin TV Storybook, Franklin asks to tend Mr. Mole's garden for a few days, convincing Mr. Mole that he's grown up enough to handle the job. But Franklin forgets, and by the time he remembers, the garden is almost ruined. Franklin feels terrible, but when he takes responsibility for his actions, he discovers that maybe he's growing up after all.