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    Turtle Slept In

    Author Jacob Grant
    Illustrated by Jacob Grant
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    Hardcover
    $18.99 US
    Penguin Young Readers | Viking Books for Young Readers
    11.38"W x 8.88"H x 0.42"D  
    On sale Apr 28, 2026 | 40 Pages | 9780593695012
    Preschool - 2
    Reading Level: Lexile 500L | Fountas & Pinnell K
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    Turtle is the last to hatch, and her siblings have all left for the sea. Now she must venture across a busy beach and into the waves to find them. But the sea is big. REAL BIG.

    Turtle slept in — and all her siblings already hatched and made it to the sea. Now she must journey across the beach and navigate shoddy sandcastles, stomping feet, and hungry seagulls to reach the water.

    Lucky for Turtle, she's not alone. Bird will do her best to keep Turtle safe along the way, but it's not the dangers of the beach that worry Turtle. The closer Turtle gets to the sea, the bigger it looks, and the more she wonders if she can ever find her family in something so big.
    Jacob Grant lives with his patient wife and two less-than-patient children in Chicago. "No pants!" is a popular refrain in their home! When he's not trying to wrangle these little forces of nature, you'll most likely find him drawing, painting, and writing in his home studio, until something feels story-ish. View titles by Jacob Grant
    Praise for Turtle Slept In:

    “Taking the scenic route to independence doesn’t make the journey any less triumphant, hints this emboldening picture book.”—Publisher’s Weekly

    “This sweetly reassuring story of a spunky sea turtle separated from her siblings showcases the joys of the beach, celebrates the power of friendship, and hints at the life cycle of an intriguing reptile. . . An entirely satisfying story of discovery and exploration.”—Kirkus

    “Fans of this prolific author’s work as well as children who love nature and seashore life will enjoy this short, beautifully illustrated story.”—School Library Journal

    “Have this on hand for kiddos and adults alike as little ones go off into the big world.”—BCCB

    “Grant’s appealing pencil-and-pastel illustrations bring a lovely texture to the beach setting, and there’s no denying the kid appeal of Turtle’s design.”—Booklist
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    Turtle is the last to hatch, and her siblings have all left for the sea. Now she must venture across a busy beach and into the waves to find them. But the sea is big. REAL BIG.

    Turtle slept in — and all her siblings already hatched and made it to the sea. Now she must journey across the beach and navigate shoddy sandcastles, stomping feet, and hungry seagulls to reach the water.

    Lucky for Turtle, she's not alone. Bird will do her best to keep Turtle safe along the way, but it's not the dangers of the beach that worry Turtle. The closer Turtle gets to the sea, the bigger it looks, and the more she wonders if she can ever find her family in something so big.

    Author

    Jacob Grant lives with his patient wife and two less-than-patient children in Chicago. "No pants!" is a popular refrain in their home! When he's not trying to wrangle these little forces of nature, you'll most likely find him drawing, painting, and writing in his home studio, until something feels story-ish. View titles by Jacob Grant

    Praise

    Praise for Turtle Slept In:

    “Taking the scenic route to independence doesn’t make the journey any less triumphant, hints this emboldening picture book.”—Publisher’s Weekly

    “This sweetly reassuring story of a spunky sea turtle separated from her siblings showcases the joys of the beach, celebrates the power of friendship, and hints at the life cycle of an intriguing reptile. . . An entirely satisfying story of discovery and exploration.”—Kirkus

    “Fans of this prolific author’s work as well as children who love nature and seashore life will enjoy this short, beautifully illustrated story.”—School Library Journal

    “Have this on hand for kiddos and adults alike as little ones go off into the big world.”—BCCB

    “Grant’s appealing pencil-and-pastel illustrations bring a lovely texture to the beach setting, and there’s no denying the kid appeal of Turtle’s design.”—Booklist

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