Paulette Bourgeois

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  • Bibliography:
    72 Books
  • First Book:
    December 1986
  • Latest Book:
    June 2022
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Franklin

Franklin in the Dark (Dec-1986)
Hurry Up, Franklin (Jul-1989)
Franklin Is Messy (Feb-1995)
Franklin and the Tooth Fairy (Jul-1995)
Franklin Goes to School (Jul-1995)
Franklin's Blanket (Dec-1995)
Franklin's Halloween (Jul-1996)
Franklin's Bad Day (Jan-1997)
Finders Keepers for Franklin (Jun-1997)
Franklin Goes to Day Camp (Jul-1997)
Franklin's New Friend (Sep-1997)
Franklin and Me (Mar-1998)
Franklin and the Thunderstorm (Mar-1998)
Franklin's Christmas Gift (Jul-1998)
Franklin's Valentine Cards (Jul-1998)
Franklin's Secret Club (Dec-1998)
Franklin's Class Trip (Sep-1999)
Franklin's Classic Treasury (Sep-1999)
Franklin's Neighborhood (Sep-1999)
Franklin Goes to the Hospital (Jan-2000)
Franklin Forgets (Apr-2000)
Franklin Helps Out (Oct-2000)
Franklin's Baby Sister (Oct-2000)
Franklin's Friendship Treasury (Oct-2000)
Franklin and Harriet (Mar-2001)
Franklins School Treasury (Mar-2001)
Franklin's Thanksgiving (Sep-2001)
Franklin's Classic Treasury, Volume Two (Oct-2001)
Franklin Says I Love You (Mar-2002)
Franklin's Holiday Treasury (Sep-2002)
Franklin's Family Treasury (Mar-2003)
Franklin's Family and Friends Treasury (Jul-2003)
Franklin Celebrates (Aug-2005)
Franklin Feels at Home (Aug-2013)

Franklin (8x8)

Franklin in the Dark (Dec-1986)
Hurry Up, Franklin (Jul-1989)
Franklin Is Messy (Feb-1995)
Franklin and the Tooth Fairy (Jul-1995)
Franklin's Blanket (Dec-1995)
Franklin's Halloween (Jul-1996)
Franklin's Bad Day (Jan-1997)
Finders Keepers for Franklin (Jun-1997)
Franklin Goes to Day Camp (Jul-1997)
Franklin's New Friend (Sep-1997)
Franklin and Me (Mar-1998)
Franklin and the Thunderstorm (Mar-1998)
Franklin's Secret Club (Dec-1998)
Franklin's Class Trip (Sep-1999)
Franklin Goes to the Hospital (Jan-2000)
Franklin's Baby Sister (Oct-2000)
Franklin's Friendship Treasury (Oct-2000)
Franklin and Harriet (Mar-2001)
Franklins School Treasury (Mar-2001)
Franklin's Thanksgiving (Sep-2001)
Franklin's Classic Treasury, Volume Two (Oct-2001)
Franklin Wants a Pet (Aug-2013)

Franklin (Readers)

Franklin's Holiday Treasury (Sep-2002)
Franklin's Family Treasury (Mar-2003)

Book List in Order: 72 titles

  • Franklin in the Dark

    Franklin
    Franklin (8x8)

    This larger-format special collectible edition of the first Franklin book celebrates the 25th anniversary of the world's most beloved turtle.?Includes never-before-seen archival material? and personal letters from the author and illustrator that offe...

  • Hurry Up, Franklin

    Franklin
    Franklin (8x8)

    In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin sets off to Bear's house for a birthday party, but it's far from a straightforward journey. Like most preschoolers, Franklin is a dawdler, slow even for a turtle. The trip becomes an opportunity to play le...

  • Grandma's Secret

  • Too Many Chickens

  • Garbage Collectors

  • Canadian Police Officers

    Watch as police officers investigate and capture bicycle thieves. Young children are introduced to Canadian police officers with this unique Canadian picture book in the In My Neighborhood series. It offers an engaging story and factual details, so k...

  • Big Sarah's Little Boots

  • Police Officers

  • Postal Workers

    In this book in the In My Neighborhood series, follow a team of postal workers as they process a birthday card, travelling from a mailbox in New York State to a doorstep in Oregon. Facts blend seamlessly into an engaging story, providing a fun and in...



  • Franklin Is Messy

    Franklin
    Franklin (8x8)

    In this Franklin Classic Storybook, our hero can count forwards and backwards. He can zip zippers and button buttons. He can slide down a riverbank by himself. He can even sleep alone in his small, dark shell. But Franklin is so messy that he can har...

  • Franklin and the Tooth Fairy

    Franklin
    Franklin (8x8)

    In this Franklin Classic Storybook, our hero discovers that, unlike most of his friends, he doesn't have teeth, and worries that he's missing out on the Tooth Fairy's magical visits. ...

  • Franklin Goes to School

    Franklin

    With his new pencil case packed with a ruler, eraser and 12 colored pencils, Franklin is ready for his first day of school --- until it's time to board the bus. In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin faces the excitement and fear of starting sc...

  • Franklin and Me: A Book about Me, Written and Drawn by Me

  • Franklin's Blanket

    Franklin
    Franklin (8x8)

    In this Franklin Classic Storybook, our hero can’t go to sleep without his favorite blue blanket. One night he can’t find his tattered old blanket and must try to get along without it.This fixed-layout ebook, which preserves the design an...

  • Moon

  • Franklin's Halloween

    Franklin
    Franklin (8x8)

    It’s Halloween in Woodland in this classic storybook featuring Franklin the turtle, the inspiration for the beloved TV show Franklin and Friends! Franklin and his pals are excited for the Halloween party. But things get scary when everyone&rsqu...

  • Many Hats of Mr. Minches

  • Franklin's Bad Day

    Franklin
    Franklin (8x8)

    Since Franklin’s friend Otter moved away, nothing seems to go right—until Franklin figures out a way he and Otter can stay friends. Another Franklin Classic Storybook to delight young readers.This fixed-layout ebook, which preserves the d...

  • The Many Hats of Mister Minches

    All her life, Dotty Rupert has been a serious, shy and sensible girl.

    But her secret wish was to be brave and wild and bold.

    Only there never seemed to be a chance...
    until the Minches came.

    ...



  • Finders Keepers for Franklin

    Franklin
    Franklin (8x8)

    In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin is very excited to find a camera. He knows that he should find the owner and return the camera, but his friends tell him "finders keepers!" and soon Franklin gets carried away taking pictures. With his fat...

  • Franklin Goes to Day Camp

    Franklin
    Franklin (8x8)

    In this Franklin Activity Book, it's Franklin's very first time at day camp and his tummy is doing flip-flops. What will he do there? Will he have fun? On the first day, they have a picnic. The second day is Hat Day. By the end of the week, Franklin ...

  • Franklin's New Friend

    Franklin
    Franklin (8x8)

    Franklin has always lived in the same house in the same town, and he's grown up with the same friends. Then new neighbors move in -- the Moose family! At school, Mr. Owl asks Franklin to be Moose's buddy. Initially, Franklin is afraid of Moose becaus...

  • Fun with Franklin Trace and Color Book

  • Franklin's Valentines

    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 ...

  • Franklin and Me

    Franklin
    Franklin (8x8)

    Franklin can tie his shoelaces, count by twos, button buttons and zip zippers. He likes fly pie, baseball, his blue blanket, his night light and the color purple. And, like all kids, he likes to talk about himself. Now he has a special place to write...

  • Franklin and the Thunderstorm

    Franklin
    Franklin (8x8)

    In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin is afraid of thunderstorms. When a storm approaches while he is playing at Fox's house, a flash of lightning sends Franklin into his shell. He refuses to come out -- even for snacks -- until his friends ma...

  • Goes to Day Camp

    In this Franklin Activity Book, it's Franklin's very first time at day camp and his tummy is doing flip-flops. What will he do there? Will he have fun? On the first day, they have a picnic. The second day is Hat Day. By the end of the week, Franklin ...

  • Franklin's Christmas Gift

    Franklin

    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 Harrie...

  • Franklin's Valentine Cards

    Franklin



  • Franklin's Secret Club

    Franklin
    Franklin (8x8)

    In this Franklin Classic Storybook, our hero discovers a hideaway -- perfect for a secret club -- but there's only room for four members. Soon Franklin becomes so busy with his Secret Club that he forgets about his other friends. When Beaver starts h...

  • Franklin Plays the Game

    Franklin the turtle plays soccer in the storybook series that inspired the kids’ TV show! Franklin loves soccer. Sometimes he even takes his soccer ball to bed with him and dreams about scoring goals. He wants to be the best player on...

  • Sun

    Seymour Simon explores the wonders of the sun, from the constant nuclear explosions at its core to the sea of boiling gases that forms of the surface, in this crisp, clear book illustrated with over twenty startling, full-color photographs. THE SUN p...

  • Franklin's Class Trip

    Franklin
    Franklin (8x8)

    In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin is excited about his class trip to the museum. Just before they go inside, Beaver tells him that they'll see real dinosaurs. At first Franklin is worried, but he has so much fun seeing and doing other thin...

  • Franklin's Classic Treasury

    Franklin

    Now, for the first time, four of the most beloved Franklin stories are available in one volume in this Franklin Treasury. The complete text and illustrations for Franklin in the Dark, Hurry Up, Franklin, Franklin Fibs and Franklin Is Bossy have been ...

  • Franklin's Neighborhood

    Franklin

    In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin's first school project is to create a picture of what he likes best about his neighborhood. Franklin can't decide what to draw. Beaver chooses the library and Moose decides on the pond. Franklin likes thos...

  • Neighborhood

    Having been given an assignment by Mr. Owl to draw his most favorite thing in his neighborhood, Franklin decides to draw the people he sees in his community because they are what he likes most of all. Reprint....

  • Franklin and the Baby

    When Franklin's best friend gets a new baby sister, Franklin also feels like a proud big brother, in a new series designed for fans of the charming new daily cartoon show on Nick Jr. Original. TV tie-in....

  • Franklin Goes to the Hospital

    Franklin
    Franklin (8x8)

    In this Franklin Classic Storybook, our hero 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 ...

  • Franklin Says Sorry



  • Franklin Forgets

    Franklin

    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 te...

  • Franklin's Bicycle Helmet

    Franklin can hardly wait to show off his new bicycle helmet at the Bike Safety Rally until he overhears Fox and Beaver making fun of it, but Rabbit offers Franklin some words of encouragement. Original....

  • Franklin Helps Out

    Franklin

    In this Franklin TV Storybook, Franklin's class is on a nature hike, looking for interesting things to add to the school nature display. Since Snail can't move very fast, Franklin insists on helping him -- until Snail becomes annoyed and sets off on ...

  • Franklin's Baby Sister

    Franklin
    Franklin (8x8)

    In this Franklin Classic Storybook, our hero is thrilled to learn he'll be a big brother in the spring. He can hardly wait for the new baby, but spring seems a long time away. Franklin does everything he can to make spring come, but nothing happens. ...

  • Franklin's Friendship Treasury

    Franklin
    Franklin (8x8)

    Franklin learns about the meaning of friendship in these four classic stories, now available in one Franklin Treasury. Franklin Has a Sleepover, Franklin's Bad Day, Franklin's New Friend and Franklin's Secret Club are gentle stories that have helped ...

  • Franklin and the Hero

    In this Franklin TV Storybook, Franklin and Snail want to be heroes, just like their favorite book character, Dynaroo, the kangaroo superhero. They are thrilled when they discover that Dynaroo will be visiting Mr. Heron's bookstore for a book signing...

  • Franklin and Harriet

    Franklin
    Franklin (8x8)

    In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin likes being a big brother ? most of the time. But when his little sister, Harriet, wants to play with his favorite stuffed animal, Franklin doesn't want to share. As they tug at the toy, something terrible...

  • Franklin Plants a Tree

    Having forgotten where he planted the tree sapling he received on Earth Day, Franklin retraces his steps until he locates it and then brings it home where it will safely grow in his backyard. Original....

  • Franklins School Treasury

    Franklin
    Franklin (8x8)

    Franklin goes to the head of the class with these four popular stories, now available in one Franklin Treasury. Franklin Goes to School, Franklin's School Play, Franklin's Class Trip and Franklin's Neighborhood are winning tales that have made the lo...

  • Franklin's Thanksgiving

    Franklin
    Franklin (8x8)

    In this Franklin Classic Storybook, our young hero likes everything about Thanksgiving, from eating pumpkin-fly pie to making cornucopias. But what he likes best is having his Grandma and Grandpa share the holiday with him and his family. This year, ...



  • Franklin's Classic Treasury, Volume Two

    Franklin
    Franklin (8x8)

    Franklin fans of all ages will be delighted to find these four favorite Franklin stories together in one volume in this Franklin Treasury. The complete text and illustrations of Franklin Is Lost, Franklin Wants a Pet, Franklin's Blanket and Franklin ...

  • Oma's Quilt

    The time has come for Emily's grandmother to move. But it's hard to leave her house on Maple Street, filled as it is with a lifetime of cherished memories. At the retirement home, Oma complains about everything, from flowers in the hallway to crooked...

  • Franklin and the Baby-Sitter

    When he finds out that a baby-sitter is staying with him for the evening rather than his Granny, Franklin is upset because he really enjoys his Granny's company, but after spending some time with Mrs. Muskrat, Franklin begins to enjoy her company, to...

  • Franklin Says I Love You

    Franklin

    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 ...

  • Franklin & His Friend

    Franklin's reunion with a friend who moved away isn't exactly the fun Franklin had anticipated. This story is based on an episode of the popular television series.

    Franklin is overjoyed when he learns that his good friend Otter will be coming ...

  • Franklin's Holiday Treasury

    Franklin
    Franklin (Readers)

    Get into the holiday spirit with this Franklin Treasury containing these festive stories: Franklin's Halloween, Franklin's Thanksgiving, Franklin's Christmas Gift and Franklin's Valentines, now available in one volume....

  • Franklin's Family Treasury

    Franklin
    Franklin (Readers)

    This Franklin Treasury is a special gift from Franklin's family to yours. Here are four well-loved Franklin stories: Franklin Goes to the Hospital, Franklin's Baby Sister, Franklin and Harriet, and Franklin Says I Love You. In this collection, Frankl...

  • Franklin's Trading Cards

    Franklin helps his friends build their own collection of trading cards. This Level 2 first reader contains longer stories, varied sentences, increased vocabulary, more difficult visual clues and some repetition....

  • Franklin's Family and Friends Treasury

    Franklin

  • Franklin's Christmas: A Sticker Activity Book

    It's Christmas at Franklin's house! With 30 reusable stickers, kids can join Franklin and his family as they decorate the tree, open presents on Christmas morning and sit down to a delicious holiday dinner! This Franklin Activity Book includes 16 pag...

  • Franklin Forgives

    This story of a lost pet and a sibling dilemma will strike a responsive chord with Franklin fans.

    It was just an accident: Franklin's little sister Harriet didn't mean to upset Goldie's fishbowl while the family was picnicking at the pond. But...

  • Firefighters

    Children will discover the joys of reading as they watch these brave men and women ride in a speeding fire truck, rescue people from an apartment fire and investigate what caused the blaze. Longer, more complex stories and sentences, more challenging...

  • Franklin Celebrates

    Franklin

    The world's best-loved turtle appears in this Franklin TV Storybook based on the animated TV series.

    At Goose's Migration Eve party, Franklin learns all about migration from Goose's Grampy and Gammy, then joins in with the geese in the Migr...

  • Franklin and the Bubble Gum

    After a bout with an over-generous gumball machine, Franklin must prove to his friends and to Mr. Mole that he is not a gumball thief! This Level 2 first reader contains longer stories, varied sentences, increased vocabulary, more difficult visual cl...

  • Franklin Has a Sleepover

    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 ...

  • Franklin Is Lost

    In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin's mother tells him never to go into the woods. But one day Franklin is playing hide-and-seek with his friends and forgets what his mother has told him. Franklin is frightened when he realizes he's lost, bu...

  • Franklin Rides a Bike

    In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin is determined to ride his bike without training wheels, and he can't understand why it seems so easy for his friends -- or why it's so hard for him. ...

  • Franklin Fibs

    Franklin tells a fib and finds himself in an embarrassing predicament. Paulette Bourgeois and Brenda Clark link their talents to produce another winning Franklin Classic Storybook. ...

  • Franklin Is Bossy

    Franklin has lots of friends and one best friend named Bear. They play tag, hopscotch and ball. But Franklin always wants to pick the game and make the rules. No one wants to play with him -- he's too bossy! In this Classic Franklin Storybook, Frankl...

  • Franklin's School Play

    In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin has been chosen to play the Nutcracker Prince in his class's production. But will he be too nervous to say his lines when the big night arrives? ...

  • Franklin Feels at Home

    Franklin

    Franklin is excited to sleep over at Bear's house for two whole nights. But when he gets there, nothing feels right. Luckily, Bear and his family know just what to do to help Franklin feel at home. ...

  • Franklin Wants a Pet

    Franklin (8x8)

    In this Franklin Classic Storybook, Franklin can count forwards and backwards. He can zip zippers and button buttons. He can slide down a riverbank by himself. He can even sleep alone in his small, dark shell. And ever since he was small, he really w...

  • Professor Goose Debunks Goldilocks and the Three Bears

    The first in a new series by the author of Franklin the Turtle! Join Professor Goose in this STEM-filled picture book as she fact-checks classic fairy tales and shares the science behind these flawed stories.Mother Goose's fairy tales are NOT based i...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Paulette Bourgeois has published 72 books.

Paulette Bourgeois does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Professor Goose Debunks Goldilocks and the Three Bears, was published in June 2022.

The first book by Paulette Bourgeois, Franklin in the Dark, was published in December 1986.

No. Paulette Bourgeois does not write books in series.
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