Box Turtle at Silver Pond Lane

Name: Box Turtle at Silver Pond Lane
ISBN: 9781568998602

by Susan Korman

Smithsonian Oceanic Collection Series

Witness the quiet life of a female box turtle as she searches for food, builds a secret nest, and lays her eggs in the soft earth by Silver Pond Lane.

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About This Book

Reach for this book when your child is in a quiet, observant mood or expressing curiosity about the tiny lives happening right in your own backyard. It is an ideal choice for slowing down a hectic day and introducing the concept of the natural world as a busy, purposeful place that operates on its own special timeline. The story follows a female box turtle through a single day as she navigates her environment, finds food, and ultimately prepares a nest for her eggs. Through gentle prose and detailed oil paintings, it highlights themes of patience, resilience, and the instinctive care found in nature. For children ages 4 to 8, this book serves as both a calming bedtime story and a foundational science lesson that builds respect for wildlife and the cycles of life.

Nature & Outdoors Curiosity & Wonder Animals Patience & Waiting Resilience & Perseverance Growing Up

What Parents Should Know

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The turtle must stay alert to avoid predators, though no actual attacks occur.

Sensitive Topics

The book is a secular, direct look at biology and life cycles. It touches on the vulnerability of eggs and the solitary nature of turtle parenting (the mother leaves the eggs to hatch on their own), which is handled with factual realism rather than emotional weight.