This science rhyming picture book for young readers captures the drama of turtle hatchlings trying to follow the Moon to make their way to the ocean. But what will happen if the Moon doesn’t shine brightly the night they hatch or lights from nearby homes distract them? How will they get to the ocean in time? Backmatter details the lifecycle of a turtle and the seven turtle species.
This science rhyming picture book for young readers captures the drama of turtle hatchlings trying to follow the Moon to make their way to the ocean. But what will happen if the Moon doesn’t shine brightly the night they hatch or lights from nearby homes distract them? How will they get to the ocean in time? Backmatter details the lifecycle of a turtle and the seven turtle species. Read Less Description
This science rhyming picture book for young readers captures the drama of turtle hatchlings trying to follow the Moon to make their way to the ocean. But what will happen if the Moon doesn’t shine brightly the night they hatch or lights from nearby homes distract them? How will they get to the ocean in time? Backmatter details the lifecycle of a turtle and the seven turtle species.
This science rhyming picture book for young readers captures the drama of turtle hatchlings trying to follow the Moon to make their way to the ocean. But what will happen if the Moon doesn’t shine brightly the night they hatch or lights from nearby homes distract them? How will they get to the ocean in time? Backmatter details the lifecycle of a turtle and the seven turtle species. Read Less Description
This science rhyming picture book for young readers captures the drama of turtle hatchlings trying to follow the Moon to make their way to the ocean. But what will happen if the Moon doesn’t shine brightly the night they hatch or lights from nearby homes distract them? How will they get to the ocean in time? Backmatter details the lifecycle of a turtle and the seven turtle species.
Tammi Salzano is a children’s book editor and writer—and she loves sea turtles! She remembers learning a long time ago that sea turtle hatchlings use the Moon to find their way into the ocean. She started to wonder what would happen if the turtles couldn’t see the Moon for some reason—and knew she had the beginnings of a story! Tammi lives in sunny Florida with her husband, three children, two cats, and one dog.
Rob Sayegh Jr.
Rob Sayegh Jr. is a former toy designer who is now an author and illustrator of children’s books. He is the author and illustrator of Love Tails, published by Cameron Kids, and the illustrator of Arlo Draws an Octopus, published by Abrams Kids. When Rob is not doodling or writing a new book, he enjoys falling in love with every dog he meets and exploring San Francisco, where he currently lives with his wife and two dogs, Penny and Rigby. Learn more at www.robsayart.com.
A sweet story with an environmental message. —Kirkus Reviews
Delightful in the telling, with friendly, smiling turtles welcoming children into its pages.
—School Library Journal Review
This science rhyming picture book for young readers captures the drama of turtle hatchlings trying to follow the Moon to make their way to the ocean. But what will happen if the Moon doesn’t shine brightly the night they hatch or lights from nearby homes distract them? How will they get to the ocean in time? Backmatter details the lifecycle of a turtle and the seven turtle species.
This science rhyming picture book for young readers captures the drama of turtle hatchlings trying to follow the Moon to make their way to the ocean. But what will happen if the Moon doesn’t shine brightly the night they hatch or lights from nearby homes distract them? How will they get to the ocean in time? Backmatter details the lifecycle of a turtle and the seven turtle species. Read Less Description
Details:
SKUWW-NL5685
ISBN9781478870333
Series
Reycraft Books
Lexile levelAD620L
Genre
Fiction
Language
English
Theme
Animal Life Cycles,
Animal Life Cycles, Animals, Process of Science
Age4 - 8
Juvenile Fiction / A
Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Turtles Juvenile Fiction / Nature & the Natural World / General Juvenile Fiction / Action & Adventure / General
Full Description
This science rhyming picture book for young readers captures the drama of turtle hatchlings trying to follow the Moon to make their way to the ocean. But what will happen if the Moon doesn’t shine brightly the night they hatch or lights from nearby homes distract them? How will they get to the ocean in time? Backmatter details the lifecycle of a turtle and the seven turtle species.
Author & Illustrator
Tammi Salzano
Tammi Salzano is a children’s book editor and writer—and she loves sea turtles! She remembers learning a long time ago that sea turtle hatchlings use the Moon to find their way into the ocean. She started to wonder what would happen if the turtles couldn’t see the Moon for some reason—and knew she had the beginnings of a story! Tammi lives in sunny Florida with her husband, three children, two cats, and one dog.
Rob Sayegh Jr.
Rob Sayegh Jr. is a former toy designer who is now an author and illustrator of children’s books. He is the author and illustrator of Love Tails, published by Cameron Kids, and the illustrator of Arlo Draws an Octopus, published by Abrams Kids. When Rob is not doodling or writing a new book, he enjoys falling in love with every dog he meets and exploring San Francisco, where he currently lives with his wife and two dogs, Penny and Rigby. Learn more at www.robsayart.com.
Reviews
A sweet story with an environmental message. —Kirkus Reviews
Delightful in the telling, with friendly, smiling turtles welcoming children into its pages.
