A Home for Little Turtle

by Ariane Chottin, Deborah Kovacs, Pascale Wirth (Illustrator)

A little turtle feels uncomfortable with her big, ugly shell, envying the freedom of her friends, until a sympathetic snail points out the advantages of having a portable home and teaches her a lesson in self-acceptance.

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books, Animals

20 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 1990

Reviews

[Leslie Carnahan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cute little book I found in a little free library about home being where you are <3

[Christine Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

In this charming story, turtle goes off on a journey to find a new home because he doesn't like that his own shell is so clunky. He asks each animal that he encounters - a fox, a dove, a mole, and a field mouse - about their homes, and sees in each something that makes their homes better than his own. Finally he returns to the garden where the story begins, where he meets a snail who helps turtle realize what makes living in a shell actually so wonderful. The lesson is conveyed simply and effectively, and leaves turtle at the end with not only a new appreciation for his own home, but also a new friend to share his future adventures with.

The language and length of the book are ideal for kids in early elementary school, but my younger kids enjoyed it as well. The illustrations are bright and cheerful without being too "loud" or overpowering. The back end sheets of the book also include some bonus facts about turtles which will appeal to those who enjoy learning about animals/nature. I highly recommend sharing "A Home for Little Turtle" by Ariane Chottin with your little ones today!

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Use to teach being grateful for who you are, the way you are.

[Ceilidhchaos · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a bedtime favorite for my daughter who loves the turtle's journey to self acceptance and the artwork.

[AJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

very cute pictures and a story that was both simple and complex in a good way.

[IUS F19 Keisha Levi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great to use to explain habitats.

[J · Rating 4 out of 5]

A beautifully illustrated story about a turtle who finds that carrying her home with her everywhere just isn't fair when compared to nice and warm homes or those that wobble in the wind. To make it even more unfair she watches the cat leap away gracefully without her since she is so slow to keep up.

This book is beautifully illustrated with realistic soft-colored pictures that will bring the reader into Little Turtle's world. The soft muted colors and the bright colors in other pictures will catch the eye of young readers.

Furthermore at the end of the book are some fun turtle facts for readers who may be interested.

[Yesi · Rating 4 out of 5]

The turtle wants a home and goes around to other animals seeing what their homes are like. This book is good to start a unit on habitats. It can be used to talk about the different places animals live in. At the end of the book the turtle realizes the best place to be his home is his own shell.

[Warren Rice · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Hafsa Syeda]

i didn't read that book