Mrs. Turtle quotes from Franklin

That's a very ambitious fort. I hope you're not going to do it in the backyard.

If you want to have a yard sale, you can't sell other people's things.

[exiting Franklin's room] Night night, Little Turtle.

I thought I told you boys to play your spy game outside.

The instructions don't make sense.

Franklin, I can't keep thinking of things for you to do. You should have some ideas of your own.

Remember now, straight to Bear's house. And don't be late.

Franklin

I won't.

Here you go, sunshine. Berry juice in your favorite cup.

Franklin

There are too many crickets in my cereal.

A minute ago, you told me there weren't enough crickets in your cereal.

Franklin

Well, now there are too many.

Here, I'll trade you for my muffin. How would that be?

Franklin

You already ate the top part. I don't want it now. [his favorite cup crashes to the floor and he gasps] My favorite cup!

Oh, Franklin.

Franklin

It's not my fault.

It was that bad-tempered elbow of yours, right? Huh, I wonder what's gotten into him this morning?

I don't know, but it wasn't his berry juice.

Franklin

It's got to go in here somewhere! There's too much sky in this puzzle. Huh?

Hi, Franklin!

Franklin

Hi, Bear.

What?

Franklin

I said "Hi!"

It's packing snow. You wanna come out and make something?

Franklin

I'm... doing a puzzle.

What?

Franklin

I'm doing a puzzle!

Come over to my place when you're done, O.K.?

Franklin

O.K.!

See you later.

Franklin

This is gonna take all day!

Franklin?

Franklin

Huh?

Franklin? What was all the yelling about?

Franklin

I wasn't yelling, I was talking to Bear.

Bear?

Franklin

He was outside.

Hmm, some fresh air. What a good idea.

Franklin

Mom, I don't want to go outside. Okay, but I'm not going to play.

That's alright, just do it quietly.

We almost made it, eh, Franklin? Franklin?

Franklin

Get off!

Want to go again, Franklin? You can sit in the back this time.

Franklin

No! This is the "worstest" day in the world.

Beaver

There's no such word as "worstest."

Franklin

There is for me!

Franklin, do you wanna go skating on the pond?

Franklin

No, I wanna go home!

He's mad.

Beaver

It's not my fault.

What? I didn't do anything. I mean, I didn't mean to do anything. I mean...

What's wrong, now?

Franklin

Everything!

I can tell you're having a bad day, but it doesn't mean you can throw your wet things all over the floor. Now pick them up and put them where they belong.

Franklin

No!

All right, then. You need some quiet time in your bedroom. We can talk when you come out.

Franklin

I'm never coming out! No!

Franklin? What's going on in here? Franklin, what's the matter?

Franklin

My castle, it's all wrecked.

Hmm. Well, you can always build another one.

Franklin

It won't be like that one. We built it together, Otter and me.

Oh, I think I understand now. You're sad about your friend Otter moving away.

Franklin

Mm-hmm.

And you miss her. That's why you've been angry today.

Franklin

Yes. She was one of my best friends.

Otter may not live around the corner anymore, but you can still be friends.

Franklin

We can?

Sure! You can call each other on the phone...

Franklin

Or send things in the mail?

That too.

Franklin

I'm going to send Otter a special surprise!

Excellent. Franklin, couldn't you just fold your painting?

Franklin

No, Dad. I'm making a puzzle for Otter. I'll mail her the pieces and then she can put them together.

I bet she'll like that.

Franklin

Oh, yes. Otter loves puzzles.

Did you have something to eat? Polished your shell? What about your lunch?

It's only ten after 6.

You're a real keener, aren't you?

Franklin

What's a keener?

It means you're enthusiastic. You're eager to get to school and start learning.

How long before he notices?

Franklin

[from inside the turtle household] Fly pie? Thanks, Mom!

Oh, about that long.

Hi, Franklin.

Franklin

How'd you know it was me?

Special Mother powers.

Franklin

Mom! Mom! Mom!

Franklin! Franklin! Franklin! What's the hurry?