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Turtle in the Sea
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Turtle in the Sea Hardcover - 2002

by Jim Arnosky


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A poignant story of a sea turtle mother who lays her eggs late one night, this is also a subtle story about how important it is for mothers to take care of themselves for their children's sake. Dramatic and perfect for beginning readers, this book tells of near misses with sharks, boats, storms and nets-all the things a turtle mother must battle in order to stay alive. The turtle mother will not stay to see her eggs hatch, because that is the turtle way. But by ensuring her own survival, she gives her children the gift of life.

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Jim Arnosky is well known for his "keen observations of nature and his fine artistic talent" (School Library Journal). He has written and illustrated many children’s books. Otters Under Water was called "first-rate natural history for the youngest" by Kirkus Reviews (pointer review), and School Library Journal wrote that in it "each of his creatures exhibits a distinct individualism." Every Autumn Comes the Bear was called "vibrant, translucent and strikingly composed" by Publishers Weekly, and Booklist wrote "Arnosky's radiant pictures have a dazzling sense of pattern and composition . . . and a sense of mystery. A beautiful, imaginative, and informative approach." School Library Journal said of Rabbits & Raindrops, “Perfect for story-time or lap-time reading, this book will give children a feeling of security and contentment.”

Jim Arnosky and his family live on a twenty-acre farm in Vermont.

copyright © 2000 by Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers. All rights reserved.

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  • Title Turtle in the Sea
  • Author Jim Arnosky
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition First Edition
  • Pages 142
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Putnam Publishing Group, New York, New York, U.S.A.
  • Date 2002-07-22
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780399227578 / 0399227571
  • Weight 0.91 lbs (0.41 kg)
  • Dimensions 11.31 x 8.82 x 0.43 in (28.73 x 22.40 x 1.09 cm)
  • Ages 04 to 08 years
  • Grade levels P - 3
  • Library of Congress subjects Turtles, Sea turtles
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2001048123
  • Dewey Decimal Code E

About the author

Jim Arnosky is well known for his "keen observations of nature and his fine artistic talent" (School Library Journal). He has written and illustrated many children's books. "Otters Under Water" was called "first-rate natural history for the youngest" by Kirkus Reviews (pointer review), and School Library Journal wrote that in it "each of his creatures exhibits a distinct individualism." "Every Autumn Comes the Bear" was called "vibrant, translucent and strikingly composed" by Publishers Weekly, and Booklist wrote "Arnosky's radiant pictures have a dazzling sense of pattern and composition . . . and a sense of mystery. A beautiful, imaginative, and informative approach." School Library Journal said of "Rabbits & Raindrops," "Perfect for story-time or lap-time reading, this book will give children a feeling of security and contentment."

Jim Arnosky and his family live on a twenty-acre farm in Vermont. copyright (c) 2000 by Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers. All rights reserved.

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