Tommy Tortoise Takes a Bath
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The turtles began to swim and no one stayed to play. Tommy felt all alone so he just crept around all day. He knew he and the loggerheads were alike in more than just one way, but swimming just was not his thing so he stayed back and watched them play.
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About the Book
Tommy Tortoise lives on land; water is not his thing. He stays at the edge of the water, watching his turtle friends play and splash in the river. They invite him to come in, but he’s afraid to try swimming. Tommy stays on dry land, sad and lonely. But his friends see him and understand his problem, so they swim back across the river and climb out. That way they’re all able to spend time together! After it begins to rain, all the animals are wet, and Tommy flips over and slips toward the water. With the encouragement of his friends, he decides to be brave and try something new. Now he can spend time with his friends and enjoy the water in ways he couldn’t before. In this children’s story, a tortoise who is afraid of swimming discovers that with his friends’ encouragement, he has the courage to try something new.
About the Author
Cindy White Reynolds was born and raised in Georgia and comes from a long line of storytellers. A retired preschool teacher and child development specialist, she enjoys sharing her imagination through vibrant stories of God’s creation and nature. Though she enjoys writing and storytelling, she also wears the hat of grandma. She loves taking her grandchildren out on nature walks to inspire them to observe and interact with the beauty around them.