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<p>Franklin the Turtle is a book series written by Paulette Bourgeois and illustrated by Brenda Clark. There are 29 books in the original Franklin the Turtle series. The Franklin books are perfect for children ages 4-8 and are around reading level 2. The book series has been adapted twice into television shows, in 1997 and 2011 as "Franklin and Friends." Some best selling Franklin the Turtle books include <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/franklin-goes-to-the-hospital-paulette-bourgeois/1103362744">Franklin Goes to the Hospital</a>, <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/franklin-goes-to-school-paulette-bourgeois/1100548077">Franklin Goes to School</a>, <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/franklin-is-messy-paulette-bourgeois/1102166169">Franklin is Messy</a>, <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/franklin-fibs-paulette-bourgeois/1014362781">Franklin Fibs</a>, and <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/franklin-rides-a-bike-paulette-bourgeois/1100217162">Franklin Rides a Bike</a>.</p>
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