Turtle in July
1989 picture book by Marilyn Singer
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Turtle in July is a 1989 children's picture book by Marilyn Singer and it is illustrated by Jerry Pinkney. It comprises a collection of animal poems and what they each experience during various times of the year.
Front cover, designed by Jerry Pinkney | |
| Author | Marilyn Singer |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Jerry Pinkney |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature, Poetry |
| Published | 1989 (Macmillan Publishers) |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardback, paperback) |
| Pages | 32 |
| ISBN | 9780027828818 |
| OCLC | 19123010 |
Reception
A review of Turtle in July by Booklist, called it "both fresh and engaging", noted "The animal poems, framed by the seasons of the year, are sharply evocative", and recommended it " for both poetry and nature units."[1]
Turtle in July has also been reviewed by School Library Journal,[2] and Publishers Weekly,[3]
Awards
- 1989 CCBC Choice[4]
- 1989 New York Times 10 Best Illustrated Books of the Year[5]
- 1993 National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Adventuring with Books book[6]
