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Chase the Moon, Tiny Turtle: A Hatchling's Daring Race to the Sea

Kelly Jordan

Illustrator: Sally Walker

Ages: 5 & Under

Published: 2021

Publisher: Page Street Kids

ISBN: 978-1-64567-152-7

Keywords: sand predators, hatchling birth, dangerous journey

Simple rythmic text and vivid print and digital illustrations depict turtle hatchlings' journey across the dangerous sand to the sea.