In "Franklin and the Thunderstorm," Franklin the turtle faces his fear of thunderstorms. One day, dark clouds roll in, and Franklin starts to worry as thunder rumbles and lightning flashes. Despite his anxious feelings, his friends encourage him to find comfort in their company. Together, they seek shelter and create a fun distraction by telling stories and sharing snacks. As the storm passes, Franklin learns that it’s okay to be scared but that he can find strength and support in his friends. The story beautifully illustrates themes of friendship, courage, and overcoming fears. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Classic Franklin Stories, Franklin .

This book is aimed at children in preschool-2nd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2011 by Kids Can Press .

Paulette Bourgeois is the author of more than 40 books for children, including the In My Neighborhood series and Oma's Quilt. She lives in Toronto, Ontario.