TITLE: TAMARA TURTLE’S LIFE SO FAR
AUTHOR: Regan W.H. Macaulay
ILLUSTRATOR: Javier Duarte
PUBLISHER: Mirror Publishing
PUBLISHED: June 15, 2017
PAPERBACK ISBN: 978-1-61225-368-8
Tamara is a Red-eared Slider turtle, and this endearing
story tells the tale of her life thus far. Tamara is excited to be chosen from
all the other Red-eared Sliders only to eventually be forgotten and ignored by
her owner and set free in a nearby creek by his mother. Tamara is found by a
man who finds her and taken to a special new place where she eventually is
rescued and taken home where she belongs.
Ms. Macaulay weaves facts about turtles and taking care of
them as pets into a fun story to which kids can relate and learn from without
feeling a lesson is being taught—though a good lesson on the importance of providing
the best environment and pet care is being taught.
Javier Duarte’s illustrations are beautifully colorful and
vivid and bring Tamara and Ms. Macaulay’s story to life.
TAMARA TURTLE’S LIFE SO FAR is a terrific book which teaches
responsibility and encourages a very important conversation between parents and
children about rescue and care of pets.
**Disclosure: I received a copy of this book free of charge
from the author in exchange for an honest review. This review consists only of
my truthful opinions, not influenced in any way by the author or publisher.
What a fun way for kids to learn about turtles. Adorable cover. Congratulations to Regan and Javiar for a beautiful book. Thanks for telling us about the book, Karin.
ReplyDeleteIt is a great way to learn. I agree about the cover:)
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