Except Antarctica

By Todd Sturgell

A turtle defies the odds to reach Antarctica, challenging nature's limits.

4.2/5 Goodreads · 996 ratings

40 pages· 371 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud

$17.99Save 6%

In stock. Also at Amazon or Bookshop.

Bookroo's summary

A determined turtle sets out to prove a narrator wrong by reaching Antarctica, a place no turtle has gone before. Joined by a band of adventurous animals, they journey through diverse landscapes and cross an ocean. Will they succeed in their quest, and what surprises await them at the icy destination? This humorous tale of determination and unexpected friendships will leave you wondering just how far one can go to prove a point.

From the publisher

“Delightful and hilarious.”–Kirkus Reviews, STARRED ReviewTurtles are found on every continent EXCEPT Antarctica. But not for long! Follow along as a rogue group of determined animals embark on an adventure (and defy their flustered narrator in the process) in this funny animal picture book for kids!When the narrator explains that turtles are found on every continent except Antarctica, one determined turtle sets out to prove him wrong. After recruiting other non-Antarctic animals along the way–much to the narrator’s dismay–turtle and his friends travel through fields, forests, and cross an entire ocean to reach their goal. But what exactly do they do once they get there?This nature-documentary-gone-wrong is a gleefully funny lesson in determination, and includes educational backmatter and lots of animal fun facts!

At a glance