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.
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