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Description
"My Friend the Box Turtle" by Joanne Randolph is an informational book for young readers in grades K-3 that introduces box turtles as pets. The book describes the needs of box turtles, including their habitat, diet, and proper care. It provides factual information about the unique qualities of box turtles and what it takes to keep them healthy as pets.
Quick Summary
Box turtles can close their shells like a fortress, live for decades, and have personalities bigger than their small size, and this book lets kids discover all the cool reasons why these shelled superheroes make awesome pets. Young readers will love learning How to Tell a Legend care for their own turtle, spotting the unique traits that make box turtles different from other pets, and meeting the colorful characters that call these amazing reptiles friends. If your kid loves animal fact books, pet stories, or books like the "National Geographic Kids" series, they'll be absolutely fascinated by this turtle-tastic adventure. This book is perfect for kids in kindergarten through second grade who are ready for a short, exciting read that teaches them something new about the animal kingdom.