Jellies in the Belly: A Sea Turtle's Atlantic Journey

Synopsis:

Jellies in the belly. Swim far sea turtle, swim far . . .

Join Lally the leatherback sea turtle from her birth on a tropical beach to her long migration north and then back again. During her journey, the sea turtle protects fish populations by feeding on jellyfish.

During Lally’s journey we learn about the dangers facing sea turtles, many of which are created by people. But we are also reminded of how amazing and special sea turtles are.

The story includes a step-by-step instructional guide for children to create their own ink and watercolour leatherback images to enhance learning, creativity, and fun.

Educator Information
Recommended for ages 5 to 9.

About the Artwork
The permanent ink and watercolour illustrations reflect the life cycle of an endangered leatherback sea turtle. They are intentionally created to inspire young readers to show their understanding and create their own art after reading.

A perfect companion to the author's book A Salmon's Sky View.

Additional Information
40 pages | 5.91" x 9.06" | 16 painting of sea turtles and their habitat | Hardcover