One Tiny Turtle

One Tiny Turtle is a beautifully crafted nonfiction picture book that introduces young readers to the life cycle and migration of the Loggerhead sea turtle. Through lyrical text and vibrant, double-page acrylic illustrations, the book follows a single turtle's journey from a tiny hatchling to an adult returning to lay her own eggs on the very same beach. It's an engaging and accessible way to teach children about marine biology, animal perseverance, and the importance of conservation, all while fostering a sense of wonder for the natural world. Ideal for ages 4-11, it balances factual information with an emotionally resonant narrative.

"Simple, lyrical words and bright, acrylic double-page pictures convey the astonishing facts about the Loggerhead sea turtle. . . . A powerful nature story for a young audience." --Booklist Far, far out at sea lives one of the world's most mysterious creatures, the Loggerhead turtle. For thirty years she swims the oceans, wandering thousands of miles as she searches for food. Then, one summer night, she lands on a beach to lay her eggs--the very same beach where she herself was born. Nicola Davies's lyrical text offers fascinating information about the journey of the tiny, endangered Loggerhead, while charming paintings by Jane Chapman vividly illustrate one turtle's odyssey.