Franklin has always lived in the same house in the same town, and he's grown up with the same friends. Then new neighbors move in --- the Moose family At school, Mr. Owl asks Franklin to be Moose's buddy. Initially, Franklin is afraid of Moose because of his size but he soon realizes that despite their differences, he has made a new friend in this Franklin Classic Storybook.

Franklin has lots of friends and one best friend named Bear. They play tag, hopscotch and ball. But Franklin always wants to pick the game and make the rules. No one wants to play with him --- he's too bossy In this Classic Franklin Storybook, Franklin learns he can't always have his own way.