Turtle Time

by Sandol Stoddard Warburg, Lynn Munsinger (Illustrator)

All youngsters need time to rest and to dream, to follow the turtle's example and burrow in for a rejuvenating slumber. Here is both a playful story about friendship and a soothing lullaby.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1995

About the author

On December 16, 1927, Sandol Stoddard was born to parents, Carlos French and Caroline (Harris) Stoddard. She took up and finished a Bachelor of Arts degree at Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania. She went on to have her graduate work at San Francisco State College.

At 22 years old, she married Felix M. Warburg. They had four children, but their marriage lasted till 1963. She then met Frank Drew Dollard, whom she married in June 19, 1966. However, this marriage also ended. In June 1, 1974 she married William A. Atchley. She was married to Peter R. Goethals from 1984 until his death in 2000.

She was known as a contemporary author.

Source: Sandol Stoddard Warburg – A Short Biography.

Reviews

[Tym · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute with a good message but other than that nothing really of note

[Delia · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Turtle Time" by Sandol Stoddard Warburg is a nostalgic story for me. I remember reading it when I was in first grade. I hadn't read the book in years until I picked it out from my old bin of books to read for a school assignment. I love the detailed illustrations throughout the entire book. You could spend so much time just looking at the pictures on each page and discovering new little details. The book is fun to read to a preschool class because of the rhyming. I think the children will love learning about the slow and steady life of a turtle, through the character "Fred". When reading this story to a preschool classroom I would emphasize the importance of taking the time to rest (aka "Turtle time").

[Dolly · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm not sure what to think about this book. Love the illustrations, and I was drawn to this book because Lynn Munsinger is the illustrator.

And the rhyming, lyrical narrative is fun, but I was horrified that the little girl was taking this poor turtle out of nature, feeding it ice cream and dressing it up. cringe

[Library Lady Terri · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lots of fine details in the illustrations. Good for repeated readings.

[Mattie Troyer · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is so relatable thinking about to my childhood and wanting a pet to do everything with. In this book, a little girl finds a baby turtle and takes it in as her own. The turtle is meant for the wild and eventually gets that through to the little girl and she lets him go. The turtle is much happier when he is freed. This book is a good reminder that not all pets are good house pets, in this story the little girl learns that the turtle is not a good house pet. This book was cute but I don't know if I will read it again. It was a waste of time but defiantly was not one of my favorites.

[The Brothers · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little girl finds a baby turtle and has big plans for what she and her new pet are going to do together. The turtle, on the other hand, has different ideas. He introduces her to "turtle time." Through compromise they both become good friends.

Sweet illustrations.

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

Has been one of our bedtime favorites for a few years now.

[Peggy Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet story, good for bedtime. Made even better by Lynn Munsinger's illistrations.