Matt takes his pet gecko, named Kecko, to school, but disaster almost strikes when the gecko escapes.

To some people around the world, the gecko is just another household pest. To others, geckos are household pets. This book introduces readers to all kinds of geckos, including the wild web-footed gecko of Africa's Namib Desert and the tokay gecko living in the tank at the pet store.

"Howard is sure that he is a very exceptional gecko. After all, he's the only camouflaged creature in the rain forest--or so he assumes. But Howard doesn't always notice other animals, especially those who can also hide in plain sight. When he learns that there are other camouflaged creatures, he doesn't feel so special anymore. Is Howard... average? And if so, who will love a completely unexceptional gecko like Howard?" --

Eight-year-old Isla Verde loves living on the ever-adventurous island of Sol with her best friend, a gecko named Fitz, but when a new girl moves next door, Isla has a hard time keeping her big secret--that she can talk to animals!

When ten-year-olds Shirley and Jamila meet, Jamila is simply hoping for a friend in her new neighborhood but Shirley is a detective and together they seek a missing gecko.

The Wonder Pets head to India to save a Bengal Tiger who's got a thorn stuck in her paw. Then, travel to Costa Rica for a play date with a Baby Gecko who can't seem to stay out of trouble and help the heroes save a mystery animal. Next, fish out a little Ladybug trapped inside a Venus flytrap and head off to Japan to help a Baby Sea Turtle find a path to the ocean. Last, A gaggle of Goslings need help to fly to the warm south for the winter and Ollie...

In these episodes from the PBS Kids animated series The Cat in the Hat knows a lot about that, Gecko teaches Sally how to do a better job of hiding when she and Nick play hide-and-seek and Cat takes Sally and Nick to visit friends in the desert to learn how to stay cool in hot weather and to conserve water.