Turtle Walk
A gentle journey through the changing seasons
Format:Hardback
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Published:12th Nov '20
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Join a turtle family on a gentle journey through the seasons in Turtle Walk, perfect for young readers and their families.
In Turtle Walk, readers are invited to join a charming turtle family as they embark on a leisurely journey through the four seasons. Award-winning author-artist Matt Phelan captures the essence of each season, from the vibrant blooms of spring to the cozy, snowy landscapes of winter. The turtles move at a slow and steady pace, encouraging young readers to appreciate the beauty of nature around them. This delightful narrative is perfect for fostering a love of reading in the youngest audiences.
As the turtle family makes their way up the gentle hill, readers will experience the warmth of summer and the crispness of fall. Phelan's rhythmic text, filled with repetition, makes it an engaging read-aloud choice, allowing children to participate and anticipate the next line. The illustrations, rendered in soft, colorful watercolors, bring the seasons to life, enhancing the storytelling experience and captivating the imagination of young minds.
Ultimately, Turtle Walk is not just a story about a turtle family; it’s a celebration of the changing seasons and the joy of exploration. The gentle surprises and the rewarding conclusion make this book a timeless addition to any home or classroom library. Fans of authors like Anna Dewdney and Tad Hills will find themselves drawn to this tender tale, wanting to revisit it time and again.
“Turtle kids experience extremely delayed gratification when their parents announce a local adventure in this winning picture book. . . . Phelan . . . makes the trip more than worthwhile . . . with luscious scenes of flowers and showers, a busy playground and brilliant firefly display, and a ripe orchard and a glowing pumpkin field. . . . It’s every memorable family trip in a nutshell, filled with moments of tedium, thrills, and, best of all, togetherness.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “A family of turtles slowly wends its way through various landscapes in this gentle rhyming walk through the seasons. . . . Phelan manages both simplicity and lushness in the loose, charcoal-smudged watercolor art . . . while compositions make clear the breadth of the larger world . . . . This is an easy pick for a seasonal storytime, or as a primer for a family road trip and a reminder that the journey can be more entertaining than the destination." — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review) "This book has so much to offer for readers, from the simple story that could be sung, to the exploration of seasons, to the repetition of text to engage budding readers. An excellent example of simple storytelling matched with inky watercolor drawings to create a story of family, and a story of seasons. This is a perfect book, and an instant classic for story hours.” — School Library Journal (starred review) “A family of turtles celebrates four seasons with a long walk around its small world. . . . Simple, rhyming text . . . accompanies the little group of four on its journey . . . Phelan’s artwork is lively and visually bright, with rich colors and impressionistic lines . . . Playful and lighthearted.” — Kirkus Reviews “This slow-burn picture book follows a family of four turtles as they lumber toward . . . [an] unnamed destination. . . . Phelan’s . . . watercolors [fill] the natural landscapes with life . . . with spreads that also—among other hints—reflect the changing seasons. . . . Simple, poetic, and wonderfully joyous.” — Booklist “Join four turtles . . . on a slow walk through the seasons of the year. . . . The chanting text keeps a gentle rhythm throughout and invites participation . . . Paired with the inviting visuals, the . . . text has just the right mix of pace and repetition to capture the attention of the very youngest listeners.” — Horn Book Magazine
- Winner of Cooperative Children’s Book Center Choice (United States).
- Winner of Bank Street Children’s Best Books of the Year (United States).
ISBN: 9780062934130
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 318g
32 pages