Franklin and Bear have grown a giant pumpkin that's a contender for first prize at the county fair;Franklin wants to play music with Beaver and Bear, but his little sister refuses to give up the drum he needs
Franklin worries that his homemade gift for Mother's Day is not special; when Franklin's dad tells him that he's growing up fast, he begins to worry that he soon won't have any time to play with his friends or do other fun things.
Franklin must make alternate plans for his birthday after inviting too many friends to an expensive amusement park; when Franklin and his friends start calling each other by nicknames, Bear is embarrassed by the nickname given him.
After seeing the amazing illusions of a travelling magician, Franklin is inspired to stage his own magic show;Franklin learns the importance of perseverance when he goes on his first overnight camping trip and must tackle new challenges without the help of mom and dad
Franklin and friends engage themselves in wacky tests of endurance when Gee Whiz Magazine offers its young readers a chance to be famous;Franklin's patience is put to the test when a trip to the circus is delayed by Mom and Dad's need to complete some household chores
When Franklin secures the lead in his class presentation of the Nutcracker, he works extra hard to memorize all his lines;When Porcupine, jealous of Franklin's popularity, creates a Secret Club for the sole purpose of keeping him out of it
Bear feels homesick during his sleepover with Franklin; Franklin faces going into a haunted house alone when his friend Bear is ill at home with a cold on Halloween.