I Have a Turtle
written by Kathy Bing and illustrated by R.J. Davidson
There was something about this little book that wriggled its way into my child-heart while I was growing up and it never wriggled back out.
It's about a boy who has a turtle hiding under his bed. The whole world is oblivious to the fact he exists! But ohhhh if they knew!
I love that he likes his secret and that it's SO great he has to tell at least one person ...
... me.
8 Comments:
I have never heard of this book before, but it looks like a really cute story.
I love it! I have never heard of the book either, but I sure do love the illustrations!
Such a cute story! I love the vintage-y illustrations and colours. Awesome.
Am I the only one disturbed by the fact that this poor turtle is being kept in a small box under this boy's bed with no fresh air, water or food?
Very sweet. I still think you should be writing children's books.
Ha! You know I never even thought of it! I loved that you wrote this because its exactly why I love you. Exactly. And if you need any reassurance I'd like to think that in reality I'd be demanding a more teranium-like setting - holes in the lid! grass! put some rocks in there! followed by it's time to let him go, darling ... re:kids books - it needs to be revived in me for I lost the joy of it along the way. If you see it let me know? xo
Colleen! I have heard for a while now that I should find your blog and take a look at your photos... I finally did today (procrastinate much?) and I'm kicking myself for not seeking you out before. I clicked through a couple things and found some fun sassy roosters from a while back... great stuff. It's been a while since May when we did our first cousins' brunch (wasn't that going to be a monthly even??) but I'd love to get in touch. How would one send you an email?
So cute Colleeny, just like you!
Kel
Tiffany! Hello! I'm glad you found me here! But really, who could resist the sassy rooster? :) You can e-mail me at bugwrit[at]yahoo[dot]ca. I can't remember what we'd decided about a monthly brunch but it sounds like one of those things I'd thoroughly support. I'm all about bacon and eggs. :) Oh yes, and cousins. :) (The dreaded colon/parenthesis smile - there is no alternative.)
I'd love to hear how you're doing and get caught up - it's been six months already - crazy!
any questions?
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