Tudley Didn't Know
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2006 · Est. 8 min read-aloud

Tudley Didn't Know

By John Himmelman

A turtle mimics other animals, but will they help him when he's in need?

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32 pages· 956 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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Tudley, a painted turtle, believes he can do anything. He flies, sings, hops, and glows, adopting the traits of his pond friends to lend a helping hand. But when Tudley finds himself in a bind, will his newfound friends return the favor? Discover Tudley's journey of self-discovery and friendship, where each borrowed skill might just lead to an unexpected twist. Dive into a world where the impossible becomes possible, and learn what makes Tudley truly unique.

From the publisher

Tudley, a pond-living painted turtle, adopts other animals’ behaviors–simply because he doesn’t know he can’t! He flies like a bird, sings like a katydid, hops like a frog, and glows like a firefly. All the while, he uses his special behaviors to help other animals. But will Tudley’s new friends help him when he needs help? The -For Creative Minds- education section includes fun facts about painted turtles, rubythroated hummingbirds, fireflies, leopard frogs, and true katydids. It also contains a -Make a Hopping Tudley- craft, a recipe for hummingbird sugar water, a -Creative Sparks- section, and a -Food for Thought- section.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
956
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD520L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about turtles and tortoisesBooks about science and natureBooks about habits and behaviorBooks about breaking limits
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.8
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
110236
Publication
Published
May 1, 2006
First published
May 20, 2006
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780976494362

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