World Turtle Day is celebrated on 23rd May.
Turtles are omnivore reptiles characterised by a shell made from bones, developed from their ribs, covering the body. Turtles can be terrestrial or live in freshwater or the sea. Their main threat is being killed as bycatch in fishing nets, and disappearing habitats.
I have written about Turtle Day before, but recently the library has purchased some new books that feature turtles.
Green Sea Turtle by John Lesley
Find out about the mysterious life of the green sea turtle and why we need to stop it becoming extinct in this new addition to the Australia's Remarkable Wildlife series.
The Book of Turtles by Sy Montgomery & Matt Patterson
An ode to one of the most diverse, fascinating, and beloved species on the planet: turtles. With dazzling illustrations and emotionally engaging, fact-filled text, this picture book will speak to the wisdom these long-lived animals can lend.
The Turtle Who Turned the Tide by Rachel Bright & Jim Field
On a midnight-black beach, it's time for a grand hatching. A rowdy crowd of animal onlookers have gathered to see which baby turtle will win the great race to safety in the sea, but when Tula's brother loses his way, this baby turtle faces a difficult choice: will she choose to win the race or will she turn back to rescue her brother?
And last weekend I went to Gleebooks to hear Anna Walker talk about her new book, The Dream Keeper.
In a small boat, the turtle sets off on a journey to deliver dreams in the nearby city. Meanwhile, a young girl, scared in the night by the shadows in her room, finds comfort in her toys ... but cannot sleep.
As the two stories unfold side by side, the young girl and the intrepid turtle must each harness their courage and overcome their fears as their worlds collide in the most wonderful, magical way.
For more wonderful turtle picture books see my Pinterest or put 'turtles' in the search of my blog.
