Turtle's Song

Dive into the enchanting world of 'Turtle's Song', a beautifully illustrated picture book that captures the magical journey of a Green Turtle. This award-winning tale, penned by author Alan Brown, offers a lyrical exploration of life beneath the waves, beginning with the delicate hatchling emerging from the warm sands of a coral beach. Readers will be swept away by the turtle's adventure as it navigates vast oceans, encounters the wonders of sea life, and ultimately returns to its birthplace to lay eggs of its own. Kim Toft's stunning silk paintings vividly depict the intricate beauty and fragility of this ancient, endangered creature, making it a perfect gift for nature lovers and young readers alike. This picture book, published by the esteemed University of Queensland Press in 2002, consists of 32 heartwarming pages that resonate with themes of survival, bravery, and the cyclical nature of life. Ideal for parents seeking educational and eco-conscious materials for their children, 'Turtle's Song' also serves as a gentle reminder of the environmental challenges faced by marine wildlife today. With free shipping available, embark on this poetic adventure and inspire a love for nature in the next generation. Please note that combined shipping is not available with this product, and shipping may take up to 10 days.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780702232190
Format: Picture book
Year: 2002
Publisher: University of Queensland Press
Pages: 32


Description:
I am a Turtle. My eyes are black, my shell is green. Wide ocean calls me, as I lie curled in the dark. Tides roar in my blood, surf pounds in my heart. A lyrical journey of the life of a Green Turtle from hatchling beneath the sand of a coral beach, through wanderings at sea, to adulthood and returning to lay eggs of it's own. Award winning illustrator Kim Toft's magnificent silk painting perfectly capture the precarious life of the Green Turtle, while author Alan Brown's poignant, mythical story sounds a hymn to this ancient but now endangered creature.

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