(4) K-3 Illustrated by Brenda Clark. Franklin the turtle needs an operation, and everyone keeps telling him how brave he is. However, when it's time for x-rays, Franklin worries they'll reveal how frightened he really feels. The pleasant but didactic story delivers a comforting message about courage and provides very basic information about having an operation. Illustrations show unfailingly friendly animals.

Reviewer: Martha Sibert

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Brenda Clark. Franklin the turtle gets nervous about touring the museum after Beaver tells him there are "real dinosaurs" inside. When he arrives at the exhibit, Franklin is surprised to discover only bones on display--not live dinosaurs. Readers may be more dinosaur-savvy than Franklin, but they can still enjoy his relief. The bland, amiable illustrations show a group of backpack-toting animal children.

Reviewer: Martha Sibert

(4) K-3 In 'Finders Keepers', Franklin the turtle finds a lost camera, uses it, and guiltily puts it back; but then, prompted by his father, he decides to try to locate the owner. In 'Thunderstorm', funny stories about cloud giants--and some weather facts--help Franklin forget his fear of storms. These cheerfully illustrated books are pleasant enough, though the stories are obviously didactic.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.