Turtle Bay - Saviour Pirotta

Turtle Bay

By: Saviour Pirotta, Nilesh Mistry (Illustrator)

Paperback | 6 July 2022

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$16.99

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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.

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.

About the Illustrator

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.
Industry Reviews
Friendship, patience and wisdom are finely woven in this story linking the lives of sea turtles and the people who care for them. * George H. Balazs, global independent sea turtle scientist *

... an inspiring ecological tale which celebrates the richness of marine life * Child Education *

This is exactly the kind of book which will engage children's interest and inspire a sense of wonder about the world. * School Librarian *

A beguiling look at the breeding process of Japanese sea turtles, who lay their eggs on land yet live in the ocean. Hushed, lavender-hued pictures befit the tone of the understated story; mottled backgrounds cast a quiet spell, as does the sagacious old man who appears to understand more than just turtles. * Kirkus Reviews *

Realistic drawings suffused with gold, blue, or lavender depict the changing moods of the sea and its varied inhabitants, from starfish to whales. An evocative, gentle book that celebrates life on the shore with events and language very young children can appreciate. * School Library Journal *

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