This book is the first of the series about a small turtle named Jim, who has many adventures throughout his life and learns something new each day that makes him become a better turtle. The book takes place in a fictitious town called Creek Valley, that is full of all sorts of creatures and critters. We first meet Jim in the Creek Valley hospital, where he has just been born, and we discover that Jim has a special ability that no other turtle has. This ability sets him off on his first adventure throughout the hospital where he learns about communication, teamwork, problem solving, and an important life lesson.