Author: Daniel Burns Publisher: Turtleback ISBN: 9780613804929 Category : Languages : en Pages :
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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.
Author: Edd Burns Publisher: Athena PressPub Company ISBN: 9781931456180 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 116
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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.
Author: Catherine Thao Hong Publisher: ISBN: 9780987379009 Category : Turtles Languages : en Pages : 22
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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!
Author: Michelle Azille Publisher: WestBow Press ISBN: 9781449714239 Category : Family & Relationships Languages : en Pages : 112
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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!
Author: Vanessa Roeder Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 0735230501 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 41
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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.
Author: Jennifer L. Holm Publisher: Yearling ISBN: 037583690X Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 226
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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."
Author: Nicola Davies Publisher: Candlewick Press ISBN: 1536221309 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 31
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"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.
Author: Thyra Heder Publisher: Abrams ISBN: 1683350944 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 48
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Nia loves Alfie, her pet turtle. But he’s not very soft, he doesn’t do tricks, and he’s pretty quiet. Sometimes she forgets he’s even there! That is until the night before Nia’s seventh birthday, when nAlfie disappears! Then, in an innovative switch in point of view, we hear Alfie’s side of the story. He didn’t leave Nia—he’s actually searching for the perfect birthday present for his dear friend. Can he find a gift and make it back in time for the big birthday party? From the author-illustrator of Fraidyzoo and The Bear Report comes a warm and funny ode to friendship—even when the friends see the relationship, and the world, very differently.
Author: Devin Scillian Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 1534166807 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 32
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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.
Author: Debbie Schrick Publisher: WestBow Press ISBN: 166425112X Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 30
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"And Squeaky there's something You really need to know. No one likes to play with others Who tattle on them so.” Said Squeak, "They really bug me. They hurt my feelings too. When someone says something unkind, Whatever shall I do?" Children often tattle on each other and as grown-ups we're tempted to tell them to "just get along". The problem is though that they may not know how to do that. Sometimes it's appropriate to tell an adult and sometimes they need to learn how to talk through their problem with their friend. This story seeks to help them know when to tell and when to talk it out.