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Turtle Bay

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Turtle Bay by Nilesh Mistry and Saviour Pirotta is a charming children's book that introduces readers to the wonders of nature through the eyes of Taro, a curious boy living by the sea. As Taro observes the animals and interacts with Old Jiro, an elderly man with tales of sea turtles, he learns about the rhythms of marine life. The story beautifully captures themes of patience, tradition, and the connection between humans and nature.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This delightful children's book may appeal to you if you are enchanted by tales of nature and the sea. It offers a heartwarming story about patience, respect for wildlife, and the special bond between humans and animals, filled with beautiful illustrations that capture young readers' imaginations.

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Turtle Bay

New edition of a pioneering eco-story about saving sea turtles

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New edition of a pioneering eco-story about saving sea turtles

How can Taro and Yuko help to protect the sea turtles?

This new edition of a classic, pioneering story about turtle conservation is needed today more than ever.

Taro and Yuko help old Jiro San to clean up the beach, and one amazing evening they discover why their work is so important.

Now the beach is safe, sea turtles come out of the ocean to lay their eggs in the clean sand. And a few weeks later, the children watch the miracle of. baby turtles hatching and scurrying down to the sea.

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Turtle Bay is praised for its themes of friendship, patience, and wisdom, intricately connecting the lives of sea turtles with those who protect them. It is celebrated as an inspiring ecological tale that highlights the richness of marine life and captivates children's imagination. The story offers a captivating glimpse into the breeding processes of Japanese sea turtles, complemented by enchanting illustrations that evoke the sea's shifting moods, making it an evocative and gentle read for young learners.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781913074364

Publisher: Otter-Barry Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Otter-Barry Books

Illustration: Illustrations, color

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Nilesh Mistry
  • Illustrated by Nilesh Mistry
  • Illustrated by Nilesh Mistry

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 215.0mm

Height: 270.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Saviour Pirotta is one of Britain's best known and bestselling writers for children. Born in Malta, he moved to Britain in 1981 and has over 100 books to his credit. He is a winner of the English Association Award (UK) and of the Aesop Award (USA). He lives in Scarborough, Yorkshire.


Nilesh Mistry was born in Mumbai, India, and studied at Harrow and Central St Martin's Schools of Art. His colourful and imaginative art can be seen in his illustrations for books by Michael Morpurgo, Jane Yolen, Jatinder Verma and many others. He lives in London.

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