Franklin's family includes his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Turtle and his younger sister Harriet. Mr. and Mrs. Turtle are presented as gentle and loving parents who provide direction and guidance for Franklin, as well as reasonable discipline when needed. His sister, Harriet, was born in the film "Franklin and the Green Knight" and was featured in stories in the fifth and sixth season of the program. Franklin's extended family includes his paternal grandmother, who lives close by, as well as his maternal grandparents, who live on a remote farm (As shown in "Franklin's Magic Christmas").