Honeytown is where the action is! So journey to Lily Pad Pond, where colorful, unforgettable characters await you. Join Brady Beaver and Mrs. Turtle as they struggle against the evil forces of Abnoc P. Gator and his obnoxious henchmen, and see the triumph of good over evil. A book that promises a roller-coaster ride, leaping from one adventure to another.
Honeytown is where the action is! So journey to Lily Pad Pond, where colorful, unforgettable characters await you. Join Brady Beaver and Mrs. Turtle as they struggle against the evil forces of Abnoc P. Gator and his obnoxious henchmen, and see the triumph of good over evil. A book that promises a roller-coaster ride, leaping from one adventure to another.
An irresistibly cute story about finding the confidence to be yourself, starring a turtle in search of the perfect shell. Terrance the turtle was born without a shell, so he uses a cardboard box instead. Terrance loves his box. It keeps him dry on soggy days, safe from snooping strangers, and is big enough to cozy up with a friend. But when another turtle points out that Terrance's shell is, well, weird, he begins to wonder whether there might be a better shell out there... Eventually, and through much trial and error, Terrance learns that there's nothing wrong with being different--especially when it comes to being yourself.
Come on an adventure with Miss Turtle and meet her friend, Green Bear. Join her as she explores the world and meets amazing animal friends. Look for the hidden numbers along the way!
In Jennifer L. Holm's New York Times bestselling, Newbery Honor winning middle grade historical fiction novel, life isn't like the movies. But then again, 11-year-old Turtle is no Shirley Temple. She's smart and tough and has seen enough of the world not to expect a Hollywood ending. After all, it's 1935 and jobs and money and sometimes even dreams are scarce. So when Turtle's mama gets a job housekeeping for a lady who doesn't like kids, Turtle says goodbye without a tear and heads off to Key West, Florida to live with relatives she's never met. Florida's like nothing Turtle's ever seen before though. It's hot and strange, full of rag tag boy cousins, family secrets, scams, and even buried pirate treasure! Before she knows what's happened, Turtle finds herself coming out of the shell she's spent her life building, and as she does, her world opens up in the most unexpected ways. Filled with adventure, humor and heart, Turtle in Paradise is an instant classic both boys and girls with love. Includes an Author's Note with photographs and further background on the Great Depression, as well as additional resources and websites. Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews: "Sweet, funny and superb." Starred Review, Booklist: "Just the right mixture of knowingness and hope . . . a hilarious blend of family drama seasoned with a dollop of adventure."
From before the time she hatches until she returns to the same beach to lay eggs of her own, a sea turtle is helped to escape from danger many times by different human hands.
Some things in life can only be told through the eyes of a turtle. "The Adventures Mr. Turtle " is a tale of adventure, love, and hope restored. Experience a journey of a lifetime as a turtle and a boy discover true friendship along their unforgettable trip together down the east coast of America from Massachusetts to the state of Texas. Many stops are made along the way and many memories are made too. You've never read a turtle story like this before!
Oliver the tortoise has had his human, Ike, for a very, very long time now. In fact, they're the same age--80 years old--and practically twins. They both enjoy the slowness of the garden, cool water from the hose on a hot day, and a nice slice of honeydew melon. But when Ike stops visiting the garden, Oliver wonders why his pet has left him so soon. So he makes the long journey to see his mother ten gardens away--she will certainly have the answer. This tender story from the author and illustrator that brought us Memoirs of a Goldfish reminds us to cherish all the days we have with our pets and loved ones.
Molly the Turtle is a book about a little old turtle from a BIG pond that went on many great adventures, and she loves to share her adventures with her friends.
"Simple, lyrical words and bright, acrylic double-page pictures convey the astonishing facts about the Loggerhead sea turtle. . . . A powerful nature story for a young audience." —Booklist Far, far out at sea lives one of the world’s most mysterious creatures, the Loggerhead turtle. For thirty years she swims the oceans, wandering thousands of miles as she searches for food. Then, one summer night, she lands on a beach to lay her eggs—the very same beach where she herself was born. Nicola Davies’s lyrical text offers fascinating information about the journey of the tiny, endangered Loggerhead, while charming paintings by Jane Chapman vividly illustrate one turtle’s odyssey.
