TILLIE THE TURTLE

About the Book

Tillie the Turtle is about a turtle that people make fun of because she looks different. When she goes to live with a little boy, she is happy until the day his thoughtless teasing causes her to "run away." A butterfly finds her crying, and a bumblebee hears her explain why she is sad. They point out to Tillie that others have even more problems and convince her to go home. As the little boy runs to get her, the sun makes the spots on her back shine. The boy tells his mother that Tillie is beautiful. The butterfly tells her to be proud of who she is. This story can be used by parents to help children understand how much teasing people can hurt them.

About the Author

About the author: Kay Peterson has had an extraordinary life. During the past 85 years she has accomplished all the goals she set. She has published seven non-fiction books and written articles and stories for several magazines. For 15 years she traveled full time in an RV (trailer or motorhome) and helped start the Escapees RV Club–the largest full support organization for travelers. In 1992 she started Escapees CARE, Inc.–the only assisted living program in the world for RVers. She has lived in 27 different states and traveled in all 50 states plus 23 other countries. Recommendation by Cathie Carr, President of Escapees, Inc. "Kay Peterson's whole life changed when she was 84. So what did she do? She published her first book for children! Kay's ability to roll with the punches speaks to her fabulous outlook on life."