BABY TURTLE in the Big, Big World
By Marti Cate
You may wonder how this illustrated children’s book of friendship and nature all began.
Well, one winter’s day…
… a tiny turtle hatchling spoke to me from the photo collage I was pasting her into, and she began to tell me her story. Who knew being a Turtle Whisperer was in my future? She has been an inspiring teacher about her amazing ocean world. I hope the story and illustrations of her adventures will engage and inspire you and your little ones.
Baby Turtle makes many wonderful ocean friends in her amazing adventures.
In this book, we travel with her from the beach where she hatches into the wide, mysterious ocean. She has many adventures and meets many new friends in the sea as she searches for her home. Traveling with her giant whale friend, the two face danger and challenges, until at last they return to her special beach.
Adventure with us into the magical ocean world of Baby Turtle!
Everyone Loves Baby Turtle!
“A delightful book with just enough curiosity, suspense, wonder and “Oh oh!” to keep a child enchanted. Beautiful work! Great painting, and a fine tale for tots.”
- Michael Stocker, Executive Director of Ocean Conservation Research
“Marti Cate creates a world of possibilities and beauty in this sweet tale of the adventures of Baby Turtle in the Big, Big World. A love of curiosity, adventure, friendship and nature are embodied in the lush, colorful pictures and the story of finding your way, with the help of your friends. A wonderful book for young readers!”
- Nancy Gold, author of Finding Your Funny Bone! The Actor’s Guide to Comedy and Characters
“I love this book!”
- Lily Freeman, age 7
“ I would highly recommend this book. My one and half year old asks for it to be read to him and I love the story and characters. Love love love Baby Turtle!”
- Janessa Schenck
“Wonderful book, great story and illustrations.”
- T.M.
“ This is sweet story with lovely illustrations. I've enjoyed reading it to my toddler during our evening story time.”
- Penelope Smith
“This is a really good book. I like the baby turtle and the pretty pictures. I like when the whale saves the baby turtle and is a nice friend.”
- Owen, age 4
“ The illustrations are adorable and writing skilled, but what makes this book sing are its values of friendship, loyalty, and selflessness, precisely what the toddlers of today need to learn. Bravo, Marti Cate.”
- Michael J. Coffino
“Such a cute and well written and illustrated book.. heart warming and a must read for all families.”
- Anna Fargo
“ BABY TURTLE in the BIG, BIG WORLD by Marti Cate is a gem! Playful, thoughtful and beautifully written and illustrated, readers of all ages will fall in love with BABY TURTLE and her friends.”
- Barbara Malaer