Photographs and easy-to-follow text offer readers a look into a day in the life of a sea turtle living in the ocean, describing their physical characteristics, along with their daytime and nocturnal activities and behaviors.
When Franklin the turtle's best friend Otter moves away it makes him feel sad, grumpy, and a little bit mean, but Franklin cheers up after sharing a heart-to-heart talk and a hug with his dad.
A young boy learns not to let excuses prevent him from pursuing his dream to become a marine biologist when he grows up, so that he can study sea turtles.