Plot[]
Based on a children's book by Paulette Bourgeois and Brenda Clark, Franklin is about a turtle who is trying to figure out his place in the world. He lives in a village where he and his friends enjoy swimming in the pond, playing outdoors, and going to school. Yes! They enjoy school. For this and other refreshing reasons, parents will feel comfortable letting their preschoolers tune in. Franklin is an every-turtle who is learning his way in his world, and he knows he is growing up. Such self-awareness makes this turtle, who keeps his stuffed animal dog around even when he has outgrown it, very sympathetic indeed. Some educational content and gentle moral lessons add even more value to the series.
History[]
The show joined Noggin on February 2, 1999, along with other shows, to celebrate the channel's launch.
However, the show stopped airing when Noggin closed on September 28, 2009, and continued to air on the Nick Jr. Channel along with its spin-off Franklin and Friends.
Notes[]
- The program is animated and originated in Canada.