Tuesday, February 13, 2024

The Book of Turtles by Sy Montgomery & Matt Patterson - ESSENTIAL

The Book of Turtles
by Sy Montgomery & Matt Patterson.
NON-FICTION, PICTURE BOOK HarperCollins, 2023. $20. 9780358458074 

BUYING ADVISORY: EL, MS - ESSENTIAL 

AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE 

Turtles have been around as long as the dinosaurs, but they somehow survived. We learn about their shells (which makes them turtles after all) and interesting things about the different species. 

Matt Patterson's paintings are so accurate! Well detailed and gorgeous. I loved Montgomery's text, well written and engaging. I had no idea there were so many things I didn't know about turtles. My favorite part was the spotlights on specific turtles, especially the one about the break up of a couple who had been together over 100 years. A must read. Also includes ways we can help them including sites with resources. 

Lisa Librarian

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