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Franklin is a Canadian animated preschool educational children's television series, based on the Franklin the Turtle books by Brenda Clark and Paulette Bourgeois, and produced by Nelvana. It was followed up by a CGI adaptation, Franklin and Friends. The animated series has also produced several television films: Franklin and the Green Knight (2000), Franklin's Magic Christmas (2001) and Back to School with Franklin (2003), alongside a theatrical movie: Franklin and the Turtle Lake Treasure (2006), all of which were produced by Nelvana. Plot Franklin focuses on the eponymous growing young turtle who, as his television stories and books always begin, "could count by twos and tie his shoes". He goes to school, lives in a small village called Woodland with his friends, and has many adventures playing and learning in the world around him, sometimes with the helping hand of an adult such as his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Turtle. Franklin likes swimming, arts and crafts (especially drawing), and loves shoofly pie. He's been known to be afraid of the dark and thunderstorms. Franklin has a best friend named Bear, as well as a blue blanket and a blue plush dog with shorter purple ears named Sam. In earlier seasons, he sleeps with his blanket and Sam. When Franklin is scared by thunderstorms, Sam and his blue blanket help keep him calm. Episodes Characters and neighbourhood The main character of the series is Franklin Turtle himself. All episodes and films focus on Franklin as the main character. Almost all events are presented directly from his point of view with some exceptions. There are no stories in which Franklin is absent, though sometimes certain other characters may take more of a focus. Franklin's family includes his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Turtle and his younger sister Harriet. Mr. and Mrs. Turtle are presented as gentle and loving parents who provide direction and guidance for Franklin, as well as a reasonable discipline when needed. His sister, Harriet, was born in the film Franklin and the Green Knight and was featured in stories in the fifth and sixth seasons of the program. Franklin's extended family includes his paternal grandmother, who lives close by, as well as his maternal grandparents, who live on a remote farm (as shown in "Franklin's Magic Christmas"). Franklin’s paternal grandfather never appears in the series, and is assumed to be deceased. In the film Franklin and the Turtle Lake Treasure, his paternal aunt Lucy and her goddaughter Sam chose to settle in Woodland as well. Sam has parents but they let her stay in Woodland so she could visit her Godmother, Lucy. And in the new CGI series, his paternal Aunt Teeny (Aunt T or Aunt Turtle) is introduced. In later episodes, Franklin's maternal aunt and uncle and his maternal cousin will be introduced. Franklin's best friend is Bear, who is a bear that loves to eat and, in later seasons, has a sister named Beatrice. His other close friend is Snail, a garden snail who considers Franklin to be his best friend. One of Franklin's other friends that appears most often in the series is Beaver. Franklin's other friends that appear most often in the series are Goose, Rabbit, Fox, Badger, Raccoon and Skunk. He is taught by Mr. Owl, though this character was temporarily replaced by Miss Koala in the film Back to School with Franklin when Mr. Owl was called away on a family emergency. Goose's family included a mother and father who are revealed to be divorced in Franklin and Friends. Goose's large family as seen in "Franklin Migrates" includes her paternal grandmother (who is called Granny) and her maternal grandfather (who is called Grandpa) as well as her maternal aunt and uncle and her younger maternal cousin Giselle. Other characters are seen on the show with less frequency, sometimes only appearing in one or a few episodes. Woodland Franklin and his friends live in a small, animal-resident village in eastern North America known as Woodland. The village is small enough that most residents know one another and meet on a regular basis. There is a small shopping district, some roads (with every bit of traffic), and at least one community schoolhouse. It has been implied that Woodland is located in the province of Manitoba, however, this has never been officially confirmed. Turtle Household – Franklin, his parents Mr. and Mrs. Turtle, and Harriet's home. Granny Turtle – Franklin's paternal grandmother who talks a lot and has a nice attic. Grandma Jenny Turtle - Franklin’s maternal grandmother who has lived her entire life on Faraway Farm. Grandpa Turtle - Grandma Jenny’s husband and Franklin's maternal grandfather. Great-Grandpa Turtle – Shown once on Franklin's Magic Christmas when Grandma Jenny was telling a story about him. Great-Grandma and Great-Grandpa Turtle – The parents of Granny who died in a wildfire. Great-Grandma was a great berry picker and Great-Grandpa was a great fisherman. Oakwood School – The schoolhouse in Woodland where Mr. Owl works and where Franklin goes to school. James Turtle – The Legal Father/Stepfather of Grandfather Turtle, The Legal Father-in-law of Grandma Jenny Turtle, The Legal Grandfather/Step-Grandfather of Mrs. Turtle and The Legal Great-Grandfather/Step-Great-Grandfather of Franklin and Harriet. James Died Ivana Turtle – The Mother of Grandfather Turtle, The Mother-in-law of Grandma Jenny Turtle, The Paternal Grandmother of Elizabeth Turtle and The Great-Grandmother of Franklin and Harriet. She Was Married To James and Bricklin Bricklin Turtle – The Biological Father of Grandfather Turtle, The Father-in-law of Grandma Jenny Turtle, The Paternal-Biological Grandfather of Elizabeth Turtle and The Great-Grandfather of Franklin and Harriet. Grandfather Turtle Is Bricklin's Biological Son. Shopping District – Woodland is known to have the strongest shopping district with an ice cream shop, Mr. Mole's hardware store, a pharmacy, a grocery market, a coffee shop, a bookstore, and more. Franklin and his friends sometimes travel here with their parents, with each other, or even by themselves. Tree Fort - A treehouse Franklin's friends built in the episode "Franklin's Fort". At the time, Franklin was afraid of heights but got over his fear at the end of the episode after he helped a tiny bird. Franklin and his friends would then use it for their activities and to hang out. In the episode "Franklin Plays It Safe", it got broke due to falling out of its tree when the branch that was holding it broke. However, a new one was built at the end. Pond – Franklin and his friends often hang out by the pond, which is attached to a stream. They sometimes go swimming, sit by the pond, or participate in other activities. Woods – Woodland is surrounded on at least one end by forests. A character named Gopher who appeared in the film Franklin and the Green Knight is known to live here. In Franklin and the Green Knight, Franklin and Snail had an adventure here. They explored deep into the woods where th.... Discover the Brenda Franklin popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Brenda Franklin books.