Book Review of The Magic Sea Turtle
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The Children’s Book Review
Written by Kathleen Welton
Illustrated by Chau Pham
Ages 4-6 | 33 Pages
Publisher: Bookfox Press (2024) | ISBN-13: 9781960157515
What to Expect: Animals, new environments, wishes, and growth.
Myrtle’s dearest wish is to be queen, but when she embarks on a simple apple-picking adventure one day, she finds herself blown right out of the kingdom she lives in and out to the deep blue sea. Max, the sea turtle, hears her cries for help, and he and his friends come rushing to her rescue, catching her before she can fall into the water. Safe on Max’s back, Myrtle meets all the creatures of the sea, who invite her to stay and play in their watery home. She has so much fun she makes a new wish—to be a turtle as well as a queen! And guess what? Her wish comes true!
The Magic Sea Turtle is a story about learning how to grow and benefit from adversity. Change comes to everyone, but it can be a scary prospect for young readers. By following Myrtle’s journey through making friends, adapting to a new environment, and revising her goals, readers will learn that change can be magical and exciting. The enchanted world of the story is brought to life with sparkling artwork that plays with light and color to create a dreamy ocean landscape. Along the way, readers will hear essential messages about growth and learning, delivered in rhyming text that is great for reading aloud.
The Magic Sea Turtle is a delightful fairy tale, perfect for young readers who dream of the sea.
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About the Author
Kathleen Welton is an award-winning writer, an independent publisher, and an advocate for beaches, birds, and wildlife. After serving as a book publishing professional for many years, Kathleen is excited to begin the next chapter of her career and bring her literacy dreams to life. She is especially grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with amazing editors and illustrators on the publication and debut of her first picture books in which the animals are the real storytellers. Dreams do come true.
She earned a BA in English and Italian Literature from Stanford University and a Certificate in Feature Film Writing with distinction from UCLA Extension. When she is not writing, Kathleen enjoys meditating, reading, and exploring the Lake Michigan shoreline. For more information, visit kathleenwelton.com.
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