Turtle-Turtle and the Wide, Wide River

Written by Jane Hillenbrand · Illustrated by Will Hillenbrand

A rising river tests Turtle-Turtle's courage and the power of friendship.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

As the river swells, Turtle-Turtle faces a daunting journey to higher ground. With the storm raging, he discovers he isn't alone. Heron and Frog join him, offering support and strength. Together, they navigate the rising waters, revealing the true power of friendship and resilience. Will Turtle-Turtle find the courage to reach safety? This rhythmic tale promises an epic adventure with a comforting end, celebrating the bonds that help us weather life's storms.

From the publisher

Whish! Whoosh! When the river rises, Turtle-Turtle needs his friends’ help reaching higher ground in this epic, but ultimately reassuring, ode to friendship and resilience. The rain pelted down, down, down And the wide, wide river rose up, up, upAll around, all around. When a storm strikes, most of the animals know what to do: Skiddaddle! But Turtle-Turtle doesn’t realize he should swim away . . . until the water rises. Although he’s scared to weather it on his own, he learns that he doesn’t have to. Comforting companions Heron and Frog help Turtle-Turtle until–bit-by-bit, friend-by-friend–he finds the strength within himself to push onwards to safer shores. Rich with rhythm and read-aloud potential, Turtle-Turtle and the Wide, Wide River is a perfect bedtime book that masterfully melds an epic adventure with a reassuring ending. Drawing on their years of shared experience teaching and creating picture books, Jane &amp; Will Hillenbrand offer readers a celebration of friendship and a gentle reminder that, even when you’re stuck on the stormiest seas, your loved ones will help you to stay afloat.

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