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by Tere (Illustrator), J. D. Parsons (Author)
Join Teddy T. Tortoise, the famed tortoise who raced the hare, on another adventure as he vacations at the beach and meets a group of sea turtles. But one of his new buddies finds it hard to accept Teddy because he's different
However, Teddy is gentle, kind, and accepts everyone as they are. Can he convince his new sea turtle friend that it's okay to be different-and that we should celebrate and accept those differences?
The Tortoise Meets the Sea Turtles teaches young children that even if someone is different from us, that doesn't mean we can't be friends in spite of those differences.
Author Biography
About the Author:
J.D. Parsons has expressed himself through the written word for as long as he can remember. After obtaining a BA in communications in 2007, Parsons began writing full time. His work ranges from writing blog posts and children's books to editing and proofreading various genres.
Parsons began The Tortoise's New Adventures series as a way to reinforce the importance of accepting and respecting one another while also seeking out the good in others.
Tere is a lifelong artist who pursued her fine arts education in college. In the late 1980s, she applied her artistic abilities as a graphic artist and designer. Through her children's books illustrations, she is able to use all the techniques she has learned and knowledge she has obtained over the years.
Tere believes that everyone is born with the gift to create. An experienced art teacher, she encourages creative self-expression and is an example of how important it is to never give up on your dreams.
