Books about Turtles
Award winning
Truman
Jean Reidy, 2019
40 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure of bravery and loyalty.
Enhances empathy and understanding of relationships.
Stimulates imagination through Truman’s eyes.
Supports emotional development and resilience.
Truman
Jean Reidy, 2019
Award winning
Follow the Moon Home: A Tale of One Idea, Twenty Kids, and a Hundred Sea Turtles
Philippe Cousteau, Deborah Hopkinson, 2016
48 pages
Why to read
Inspires environmental awareness and community engagement.
Showcases teamwork and leadership among children.
Provides a real-world problem-solving context.
Enhances understanding of marine biology and conservation.
Follow the Moon Home: A Tale of One Idea, Twenty Kids, and a Hundred Sea Turtles
Philippe Cousteau, Deborah Hopkinson, 2016
Award winning
Surfing with Turtles: A Bindi Irwin Adventure (Bindi's Wildlife Adventures, 8)
Jess Black, Bindi Irwin, 2010
112 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure story promotes environmental awareness.
Features strong, relatable characters for young readers.
Encourages interest in wildlife conservation.
Provides fun learning experience about marine life.
Surfing with Turtles: A Bindi Irwin Adventure (Bindi's Wildlife Adventures, 8)
Jess Black, Bindi Irwin, 2010
Award winning
Go Wild! Sea Turtles
Jill Esbaum, 2021
48 pages
Why to read
Engaging exploration of sea turtles' life and environment.
Stimulates curiosity and learning about marine biology.
Supports development of empathy toward wildlife conservation.
Beautiful illustrations complement the captivating narrative.
Go Wild! Sea Turtles
Jill Esbaum, 2021
Franklin in the Stars (Franklin and Friends)
Harry Endrulat, 2013
24 pages
Why to read
Inspires curiosity about space and astronomy.
Enhances vocabulary with engaging storytelling.
Encourages exploration and scientific thinking.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading moments.
Franklin in the Stars (Franklin and Friends)
Harry Endrulat, 2013
Award winning
Turtle's Penguin Day
Valeri Gorbachev, 2008
40 pages
Why to read
Highlights creative problem-solving and adaptability in characters.
Engages young readers with humorous, whimsical storytelling.
Encourages understanding of different perspectives and empathy.
Supports early developmental skills through engaging narrative.
Turtle's Penguin Day
Valeri Gorbachev, 2008
Award winning
The Nature Kid's Guide to Turtles
Renata Marie, 2023
42 pages
Why to read
Educational insights into turtle habits and habitats.
Inspires appreciation for wildlife and natural environments.
Interactive elements engage young readers effectively.
Supports development of empathy towards animals.
The Nature Kid's Guide to Turtles
Renata Marie, 2023
Award winning
Little Turtle and the Song of the Sea
Sheridan Cain, 2001
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging journey of friendship and adventure.
Encourages understanding of marine life conservation.
Supports emotional development and empathy.
Vivid illustrations enhance storytelling.
