Little Turtle and the Changing Sea by Becky Davies - ADVISABLE

Little Turtle and the Changing Sea by Becky Davies, illustrated by Jennie Poh. PICTURE BOOK. Tiger Tales, 2020. $18. 9781680101997

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE 

AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE

From the moment she moves from her nest to the ocean, Little Turtle is in love with the water. She loves how it is always changing and full of life and color. When plastic bags start accompanying her on her swims she is disappointed and the plastic becomes a real problem when she get stuck in it. With the help of some divers and their friends, she is untangled and the ocean begins to look clean once again.

While perhaps a little oversimplified, especially the speed at which the ocean returned to heathy, this is a great pollution primer for any young reader. After the story there is a short informational section on ways to do your part and I found that connection meaningful.  

Jen Wecker, HS English Teacher