Tudley Didn't Know

Written by John Himmelman

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

4.2 Goodreads · 128 ratings

32 pages· 956 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud· AD520L

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Bookroo's summary

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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