One of the book topics that seems to have come up often over the years for us is turtles. This might be because they are my husband's self-declared favorite animal. "Turtle hunting" was also a popular activity at the lake (no turtles were harmed, they'd be looked for, caught, shown off, and released). Every turtle book just FEELS summery and nearly all of these we reread every summer!
Some more picture book lists: 100 from summer 2017, 100 from summer 2019, 30 to kick off summer 2021, 36 summery books, 30 to wrap-up summer 2021, 30 to kick off summer 2022, {31} Picture Books that Feature Summer, {31} Picture Books to Close Out Summer, Camping Picture Books, and Beach Picture Books!
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The Box Turtle by Vanessa Roeder
One of our turtle favorites. Terrance the turtle was born without a shell and he used a cardboard box instead. But when another turtle points out that Terrance's box is different, Terrance sets off to see if there is a better option. With the help of his friends he learns there is nothing wrong with being different.
Turtle and Tortoise Are Not Friends by Mike Reiss, illustrated by Ashley Spires
Turtle and Tortoise are stuck sharing the same enclosure at the London zoo (watch the changing skyline from the beginning to the end) and spend DECADES not talking about...they aren't quite sure what. Eventually though, they realize life is better with a friend.
Alfie by Thyra Heder
Nia loves her pet turtle, Alfie, but then he just disappears right before her 7th birthday! Turns out, Alfie has gone on an adventure to find Nia a present and eventually he finds something perfect for her.
The Smallest Turtle by Lynley Dodd
A simple book (maybe I can get my fresh kindergarten graduate to read it to me this summer) about the smallest turtle on the beach.
One Turtle's Last Straw: The Real-Life Rescue That Sparked a Sea Change by Elsa Boxer, illustrated by Elisa Boxer, illustrated by Marta Alvarez Miguens
Based on a true story about a turtle that was found off Costa Rica with a straw in it's nose. Reminder of how even a little change (not using disposable straws) can make a difference.
Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond by Cathryn Falwell
An easy counting book of 10 turtles basking in the sun at the pond before they jump in. Also about various animals that could be found around a pond.
Emma's Turtle by Eve Bunting, illustrated by Marsha Winborn
A backyard pet Turtle is inspired by the stories read to him by his person and sets off on an adventure. He thinks the grass is a jungle, the tree trunk is an elephant's leg, and that he is most definitely lost since he's gone so far away!
Little Turtle and the Changing Sea by Becky Davies, illustrated by Jennie Poh
This little Turtle loves the ocean but as she's traveling across the world she finds that plastic has invaded her ocean. Can she survive?
Wild Reptiles: Snakes, Crocodiles, Lizards, and Turtles by Chris & Martin Kratt
We went through a heavy Wild Kratts stage here a couple years ago and this book about various reptiles, including turtles, is a fun and easy way to learn some facts about them.
One Tiny Turtle by Nicola Davies, illustrated by Jane Chapman
All about Loggerhead turtles and how the females will swim for decades before returning to the exact beach where she hatched to lay her own eggs.
Where's My Turtle? by Barbara Bottner, illustrated by Brooke Boynton Hughes
Archer has lost his pet turtle! Mom is sure that it's in Archie's messy room or in the backyard or somewhere but Archer just can't find it until he learns to think like a turtle. However, anyone paying attention will find the turtle before Archer.
Turtle in a Tree by Neesha Hudson
A greyhound swears there is a turtle in the tree. There is absolutely a turtle in that tree. The bulldog says it's a squirrel because who has ever seen a turtle in a tree?? They keep arguing until they learn exactly how right or wrong they are.
10 Reasons to Love a Turtle by Catherine Barr, illustrated by Hanako Clulow
Turtles can do amazing things! Go on amazing journeys, hold their breath for hours, cry salty tears! 10 reasons to love turtles and 5 actions you can take to help them!
Chase the Moon, Tiny Turtle: A Hatchling's Daring Race to the Sea by Kelly Jordan, illustrated by Sally Walker
The journey of a baby loggerhead turtle as it hatches from it's shell and tries to make it to the sea before any of it's predators get to the turtle first!
Turtle, Turtle, Watch Out! by April Pulley Sayre, illustrated by Annie Patterson
Follows the full life of a sea turtle while sharing about the dangers that sea turtles can face as well as what humans can do to help with ocean and wildlife conservation.
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