Books like The smallest turtle by Lynley Dodd

Name: The smallest turtle
Author: Lynley Dodd

The smallest turtle has just hatched and must travel across a dangerous beach—filled with boys, cars, and other obstacles—to find the nearby sea. It is a simple, picture‑book adventure that captures the spirit of a sea‑bound quest and the wonder of a tiny turtle’s first journey.

First publish date: 1982

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Lynley Dodd

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