Franklin and the Gecko Games by Paulette Bourgeois-OPTIONAL

Endrulat, Harry Fanklin and the Gecko Games. 24 pgs.  Kids Can Press, 2013. $5.95. PICTURE BOOK. Franklin and his friends have formed a special club called the Nature Nuts.  They play and enjoy each other’s company but also learn a lot about nature.  They even have a club pledge.  Mr. Owl points out that they have some club business to attend to.  Someone needs to volunteer to watch over a gecko during the summer holidays.  Both Franklin and Beaver quickly raise their hands. When a vote is taken, it’s a tie.  Beaver decided they need to have a competition to see who will be the gecko-sitter.  Franklin wins one competition. Beaver wins another competition.  The final tie breaker competition goes to Franklin.  When Franklin sees how disappointed his friend Beaver is, he makes a decision that surprises everyone!  This book could be used in a unit on friendship and sharing.  There is also a lot of fun information about geckos.  Pre-K.  EL(K-3).  OPTIONAL.  Reviewer: SL.