Tudley Didn’t Know is a delightful story about a pond-living turtle (painted turtle) who adopts other animals’ behaviors – simply because he doesn’t know he can’t! Tudley flies like a bird, sings like a katydid, hops like a frog, and glows like a firefly. He uses all his special behaviors to help other animals. Will Tudley's friends help him when he needs help? John Himmelman’s whimsical illustrations draw readers (children and adults alike) into the story. The “Creative Minds” section includes crafts and information about animal adaptations and their habitats.

Written and Illustrated By: John Himmelman

“It left me thinking long after we had finished reading it. I love books like that!” –The Old Schoolhouse Magazine

“The illustrations are funny, vivid and wonderful. The story is funny, scary and great. Lots of great information about turtles and their habits as well as the truly wonderful "For Creative Minds" section at the end of this book makes it perfect for schools and home.” – Storyteller Books

Purchase:

32 pg, 8.5" x 10", Hardcover w/ Jacket, Ages 4-8
Hardback w/ Jacket ISBN: 978-0-9764943-6-2 , $15.95
Paperback ISBN: 978-1-934359-04-4, $8.95

Author/Artist Bio:

John Himmelman has written and/or illustrated over 60 children's books since 1981. His award-winning book "Pipaluk and the Whales" (published by National Geographic) is based on the true story of how far people will go to save their wild neighbors. John's "Nature Upclose" series of 13 different books (published by Children's Press, a division of Scholastic) includes such titles as: A Monarch Butterfly's Life, A Pillbug's Life, A Luna Moth's Life, and A Woodfrog's, Life. He based his Animal Rescue Club (Harper Collins) beginning reader book on a group of real children who rescued orphaned and injured wildlife. To visit his Web site, click here.

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