Books with title Timothy The Turtle

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.

Timothy the Turtle was having a birthday party! What is so special about this birthday party is it is really for his friend Reggie. They share the same birthday.When Timothy sends out the invitations,one of them gets lost! Poor Kiwi does not know what to do. Where is her invitation? Did she lose it. or was it never sent? She has to know what happened to her invitation.She discovers more than just the truth, she learns the meaning of having friends.Everyone at the party is surprised to learn what happened to her invitation.Yet more importantly, what birthday parties really mean, to each and everyone of us!Come join the party, for a really good time!

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.

From back of book, "Irresistible verse destined to be sung and shouted all over the house, and pictures full of fun and laughter tell what happened when Timothy Turtle decided to be an adventurer. Took-a-look Lake and the business firm of Turtle and Drake, with Timothy climbing the hill near by, belong among the favorite picture books in every household of children. The verse is exceedingly clever and musical as well as amusing, and the drawings are both funny and knowledgeable." - Horn Book

Timothy the Turtle was having a Birthday Party! What is so special about this birthday party is it is really for his friend Reggie. They share the same birthday. When Timothy sends out the invitations, one of them gets lost! Poor Kiwi does not know what to do. Where is her invitation? Did she lose it or was it never sent? She has to know what happened to her invitation. She discovers more than just the truth, she learns the meaning of having friends. Everyone at the party is surprised to learn what happened to her invitation. Yet more importantly, what Birthday Parties really mean, to each and everyone of us! Come join the party, for a really good time!

This 1947 Caldecott Honors Book has delightful rhymes and pleasing illustrations. --- "Irresistible verse destined to be sung and shouted all over the house, and pictures full of fun and laughter tell what happened when Timothy Turtle decided to be an adventurer. Took-a-look Lake and the business firm of Turtle and Drake, with Timothy climbing the hill near by, belong among the favorite picture books in every household of children. The verse is exceedingly clever and musical as well as amusing, and the drawings are both funny and knowledgeable." - Horn Book