Turtle bubbles by Diane Schaffer. Illus. by Georgina Hart

This colourfully illustrated rhyming picture book gives younger readers an understanding of turtle bubbles or breathing from their ‘bum’, a word used with humour throughout the story. As the story progresses and the turtles travel through the pond continuing to blow bubbles, the other pond creatures find it hilarious. Fortunately, wise Mrs Platypus informs the other animals about how turtles breathe.  They are all fascinated and have learnt something new. The book ends with some interesting facts about turtles provided by the author’s daughter.

Themes: Turtles, Breathing, Nature, Animals, Water.

Kathryn Beilby