About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their child is captivated by the ocean and starts asking big questions about the lives of its creatures. This accessible nonfiction book follows the incredible life cycle of a sea turtle, from a tiny hatchling making a perilous dash to the water, to a giant adult migrating thousands of miles. It gently introduces concepts of resilience and perseverance as the young turtles face natural predators. For early elementary readers, this book is a perfect blend of amazing facts, clear vocabulary, and stunning photographs that nurture a sense of wonder and empathy for the natural world.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals directly with the theme of survival and natural predation. It states that many hatchlings are eaten by predators and shows photographs of crabs and birds near the baby turtles. This is presented as a fact of nature in a secular, scientific context. There is no gore, but the peril is clear. The resolution is hopeful, focusing on the few who survive to continue the species. It also briefly mentions human-caused dangers like pollution and fishing nets.
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