First the minor cons: the rhyme of the text is a little bit "fat cat sat on the rat": "Where is everyone he said to the air. Shouldn't my family be around here somewhere?" And the big manga-eyed turtle is a wee bit too CUTE! Couldn't he just have regular turtle eyes?
But the Pros: the moving picture windows are fascinating! I know they are low-tech, but for lapsit storytime, these will hold attention. You'll hear lots of "Again again!" That little turtle in the circle in the image "swims" when you open the book. On other pages, the turtle hatches and birds fly...Neat! The water color illustrations are well done, and the science facts at the back are perfect!
I AM a sucker for a sea turtle story, so that is one point in its favor. Still, this is well worth your time and your dollar. A great gift!