A delightful tribute to turtles and turtle-watching, from a young child's perspective.
A poetic yet informative introduction to the lives of turtles that will motivate children to find out more.
A pleasant time in the company of turtles.
. . . illustrated in striking watercolors . . . The wonder and excitement of seeing turtles as they live through all four seasons emphasizes the curiosity people feel about this ancient species.
Turtle Pond is a delightful, quiet book that is perfect for sharing with youngsters always curious about the animal world.
. . . the book evokes curiosity as well as a sense of wonder and respect for these long-surviving reptiles.
[A] beautiful book . . . It would be a wonderful gift for any child.
JAMES GLADSTONE is an editor and author of books for children. He has also written the highly acclaimed picture book When Planet Earth Was New, illustrated by Katherine Diemert, and, most recently, Turtle Pond, illustrated by Karen Reczuch. James lives in Toronto. KAREN RECZUCH has illustrated many award-winning children’s books. Loon by Susan Vande Griek won the TD Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children’s Non-fiction, the Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children’s Picture Book Award and the Children’s Literature Roundtables of Canada’s Information Book Award. Karen’s other books include West Coast Wild, also the winner of the Information Book Award, and West Coast Wild Babies, both by Deborah Hodge. Karen lives in Lake Country, BC.