Books with title Turtle

A child with multiple disabilities is teased by his schoolmates, but guess what happens? This is a story about hurt feelings and making friends. It is about having people not liking you, even when you can do special things, just because you are different from most other kids. Commentary from our community: Turtle is a moving story by a gifted musician sharing his struggles and triumphs growing up blind and autistic. Turtle helps the reader understand that each of us is unique and "different," yet in many ways the same—we all desire self-confidence, friendship, and acceptance. Kizzie E. Jones, author, How Dachshunds Came to Be: A Tall Tale About a Short Long Dog Nick Baker is exceptional. He is a talented musician, entertainer, recording artist and great storyteller! Nick journeys from isolation to inclusion within his school community with the help and advice from caring adults. Nick learns to navigate the sometimes treacherous school social environment and to use his talent to build a bridge between himself and his classmates. Phil McConnell, Exec. Director, Work Opportunities; workopportunities.org It has been my privilege to know Nick and work with him over the years. It is important that as individuals we embrace our differences and celebrate the unique skills and gifts. While listening to Nick perform his music, I think of Mozart and other child prodigies, how their brains are wired differently, opening up an entirely new world of creative thought, music, and expression. Dr. Dean O. Stenehjem, Supt. Washington State School for the Blind; www.wssb.wa.gov This poignant story highlights the resilience of a young boy with disabilities and the thoughtful teacher who helped other classmates recognize his gifts. A must read for anyone who believes that everyone should be included in their community! Carrie Morehouse, Director of Vocational Services at Work Opportunities and parent of a son with disabilities

Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant brings the peaceful sounds, sights, and characters of the coast vividly to life in the fourth book of the Lighthouse Family series, in which the family rescues a trapped turtle.A thick fog has found its way up north to the lighthouse family, surrounding the cliffs and waters below. Always ready to lend a hand, the lighthouse siblings Whistler and Lila help Seabold guide small ships to land. As they overlook the foggy waters, they hear a distant voice echoing from the rocks below. Who could it be? Using only a rope and their hearts to guide them, Seabold, Lila, and Whistler make their way down the side of the cliff. And what they discover will help them weather even the thickest fog—a new friend.

Turtle Todd is an adventurous four-year-old kid turtle that loves playing shove the ball with his best pal, Beany Mac. Born with a funny-looking mark of a T, Turtle Todd tends to daydream about traveling to places he hears about. Some of those places are off-limits. When Turtle Todd and Beany Mac get caught up in hearing a loud buzzing sound, something weird happens. Will he find out more about the much-talked-about turtle soup? Or will there be a troubling lesson learned about following the turtle rules?

Breathing new life into traditional storytelling, David McLimans takes an exciting step into the world of folktales with another stunning visual feast. At the start of Big Turtle, the world only had two parts: the animals in the lower Water World and the people above in the Sky World. When Sky Girl falls to the sea, she is saved by two beautiful swans but is unable to return to her sky home. Big Turtle suggests building a new home for Sky Girl on his great shell using earth from the bottom of the sea, so Otter, Muskrat, and Beaver each attempt to reach the ocean's bottom. Only little Toad is able to bring enough earth to the surface to place on Big Turtle's back-creating a new world between the sea and sky for Sky Girl, who becomes the Earth's first person.