Franklin is a little turtle living in Woodland with his parents and his little sister Harriet. The animated TV series is based on the awarded books by Paulette Bourgeois and Brenda Clark.

Franklin

• is well-liked and has many friends, his best friend is Bear
• is quite clever and manages almost every challenge
• his true friends and his loving family help him overcome any difficulties
• likes staying at home with his parents and playing in the garden with his sister
• is a caring and loving elder brother
• is a little messy
• loves fly-cake – his favourite dish
• hides within his shell, when he wants to be left alone