Synopsis "Tuesdays are for Turtles: Na"
Walking along the shoreline one Tuesday morning, a grandfather and his granddaughter spot tracks in the sand. They follow them and discover a mama turtle’s hiding spot for her eggs. Maintaining their distance, Pappy and the three-year-old witness one of nature’s mysteries, allowing Pappy to engage his granddaughter in conservation efforts for sea creatures.Told from the little girl’s perspective, Tuesdays are for Turtles is a children’s book to learn about nature and the environment, depicting the love of a grandfather for his granddaughter as he shares his knowledge. Highlighting the fascinating life of sea turtles emerging from their nests to make their way into the ocean, the book’s companion poem and glossary will teach children to care for the environment and provide fun facts about sea turtles for kids.Tuesdays are for Turtles is perfect for family or classroom investigations into the world of sea turtles and in teaching respect for animals and the natural world.Pappy is a devoted grandfather and volunteer in the turtle patrol. It’s a typical Tuesday morning when he takes his granddaughter along on a quest to find turtles. But Pappy soon realizes that this morning is different. As the pair begin to explore the peaceful shore of Emerald Isle, they stumble across a mother turtle’s hiding spot, where they observe one of nature’s most exclusive mysteries—a nest of baby sea turtles!Sprinkled with educational facts and beautifully told through careful reflections and a companion poem, this sweet tale will enrich the hearts of readers, whether they are students of science, lovers of animals, or crusaders for the environment. Tuesdays are for Turtles is a book you’ll want to revisit with your children over and over again to inspire community involvement and awe for nature.Tuesdays are for Turtles is a delightful story supported by poignant art, illuminating photos, relevant facts, and an inviting poem. Tom Gill has captured the fascination many have with the monitoring and safety of baby sea turtles that emerge from their nests to make their way to the ocean along our Atlantic coast, especially Emerald Isle, North Carolina. From his own experiences, Tom shares the thrill of checking nests and looking for tracks because “we share their home.” It is well worth the time to go with Pappy and his granddaughter as they spend their Tuesday mornings on turtle patrol in this captivating book.—Dr. Curt Finch, author and owner of Emerald Isle Books
