Truman

Jean Reidy's "Truman" is a heartwarming story about a small tortoise named Truman who lives a predictable life with his human, Sarah. When Sarah unexpectedly leaves on a bus, Truman's world is turned upside down. Overcoming his natural timidity and the daunting scale of the city, Truman embarks on a courageous quest to reunite with her. This book beautifully explores themes of separation anxiety, bravery, perseverance, and the deep bond between a child and their pet. It's perfect for sparking conversations about facing fears and the strength of love.

Truman the tortoise lives with his Sarah high above the taxis and the trash trucks and the number 11 bus, which travels south. He never worries about the world below...until one day when Sarah straps on a big backpack and does something Truman has never seen before. She boards the bus! Truman waits for her to return. He waits. And waits. And waits. And when he can wait no longer, he knows what he must do - even if it seems impossible! --