Narrator quotes from Franklin

Franklin could count by twos and tie his shoes. He could name all of Santa's reindeer and play Silent Night on his recorder. But Franklin couldn't decide what to give to the Christmas toy drive.

Franklin could slide down a riverbank all by himself. He knew how to fly a kite and he knew how to build a castle out of blocks. But Franklin didn't know what it was like to be a big brother until one day...

Franklin could count by twos and tie his shoes. He had a pet goldfish named Goldie and a best friend named Bear. One day, Franklin wondered if Goldie wanted a friend, too.

Franklin could count by twos and tie his shoes. He liked riding his bike and playing games with his friends. But how long would that last? Franklin wanted to grow up fast.

Franklin could count by twos and tie his shoes. He could blow bubbles in his bath and read storybooks too. When Franklin's Mom and Dad go away, he likes Granny to come and play. But one day, a different babysitter came to stay.

Franklin could count by twos and tie his shoes. He knew about Africa, Japan and the Rocky Mountains. He knew he should tell the teacher when he did something wrong, but one day Franklin waited too long.

Franklin could count by twos and tie his shoes. He could blow on his whistle and sing a song, too. But Franklin wanted to play songs on a real musical instrument and that took a lot more practice than he thought.

Franklin could count by twos and tie his shoes. He could ride his bike to Granny's house and ride a bus to school. But Franklin had never been on a trip far away from home.

Franklin could count by twos and tie his shoes. He could zip zippers and buckle things up. But Franklin was growing and his helmet wouldn't buckle up anymore. Could he choose a new one that was just right?

Franklin could count by twos and tie his shoes. He would look both ways before crossing the street and he always wore a helmet when he rode his bike. He knew a lot about safety but Franklin was about to learn something new.

Franklin could count by twos and tie his shoes, he could zip zippers and button buttons. He could make his own snacks and tidy his room. He could even help his dad in the garden. But one summer, Dad gave Franklin his very own garden to plant.

Franklin could count by twos and tie his shoes. He had won a blue ribbon for swimming and a trophy for playing soccer. But one day, Franklin won something that maybe he shouldn't have.

Franklin could count by twos and tie his shoes. He could tell stories and act in front of an audience. But one day Franklin learned that you don't have to be in center stage to be a star.

Franklin could count by twos and tie his shoes. He did drawings for his friends and paintings for his Granny. Then one day, Franklin painted a picture for an art contest.

Franklin could count by twos and tie his shoes. He could reach for the cookie jar without a chair and he could lift a basket of apples with one hand. But one day, Franklin wondered if he had what it took to be a hero.