The story revolves around Tippy and his two best friends, the twin bunnies that live next door, and the activities that they engage in daily. All is well for Tippy until he stops eating the meals his mom prepares for him, and that's when his troubles begin. Children will greatly enjoy the story and learn an important lesson from it. The book is filled with picturesque illustrations that will inspire the children's imagination and bring the story to life.

When his animal friends offer amusing explanations for thunder and lightning, Franklin overcomes his fear of such storms.

"....Jerry Terheyden's narration alternates between the slow pace of a turtle and the bounce of an exuberant spider.... Balloons filing with air and underwater bubbles are among the fitting sound effects." -AudioFile Magazine

An irresistibly cute story about finding the confidence to be yourself, starring a turtle in search of the perfect shell. Terrance the turtle was born without a shell, so he uses a cardboard box instead. Terrance loves his box. It keeps him dry on soggy days, safe from snooping strangers, and is big enough to cozy up with a friend. But when another turtle points out that Terrance's shell is, well, weird, he begins to wonder whether there might be a better shell out there... Eventually, and through much trial and error, Terrance learns that there's nothing wrong with being different--especially when it comes to being yourself.

From the award-winning creator of I'M THE BIGGEST THING IN THE OCEAN comes an inspiring tale of friendship and belonging that's perfect for fans of THE SNAIL AND THE WHALE, OWEN AND MZEE, and Oliver Jeffers's LOST AND FOUND. Turtle is big. But the ocean is bigger. And Turtle is all alone. Until four shipwrecked folks--a bear, an owl, a frog, and a cat--climb to safety on his shell. Before long, they're fast friends, and the sea doesn't seem so vast anymore. But when Frog confides that he misses his family, Turtle doesn't understand. Isn't he their family? And when the group decides to sail for home, will Turtle be left behind? Never fear--a surprise on the horizon promises friends, family, and a home at last. Uplifting and heartfelt, this is a book about the power of friendship and making a home of one's own.

Style: George the Turtle is the story of a young boy who gets turned into a little turtle by a magic frog, in order to teach him a lesson about misbehaving. The book is a picture book for kids between the ages of 6-10 and is filled with fantastic watercolour illustrations. It's rhythm and rhyme are easy to follow and the vocabulary used isn't too complicated for kids who have just started to read longer story books. Synopsis: Mischievous George is always ignoring his parents and leaving a mess wherever he goes. He doesn't tidy up after himself and he always leaves the table without asking. It's about time that George was taught a lesson. One day, a spell is cast on George that turns him into a turtle, and he quickly begins to regret how he has treated his parents. Can playful little George find a way to become human again?

A charming story about a turtle's journey to the sea by Lynley Dodd, creator of the Hairy Maclary and Friends series - now available as a board book! The smallest turtle is the last of his family to set out on the journey to the sea. The sand is hot and the danger is great - will he make it to the safety of the ocean? First published in 1982, this robust board book edition is perfect for little hands.