Take it from me — I’ve been blown away at how well kids understand and love these ideas when you explain them simply, with fully illustrated, fun stories. (See examples below!) Goodnight Little Turtle– This rhyming bedtime story, with cute, brightly-colored pictures, is sure to capture kids attention and help them get calm before bed. This is a ‘must read’ for all aspiring sea turtle scientists and conservationists! This book written by the ‘father of sea turtle conservation’ in the Americas gives an introduction to the life history and behaviour of sea turtles.

There aren’t any other children’s books that present a vast array of free-market topics in such a fun way. The books teach relevant freedom-based concepts that most of us were never taught as kids. But it’s not too late! In Poky, The Turtle Patrol by Diana Kanan, Poky the hatchling sea turtle emerges from the nest convinced that he is the late to the great sea turtle race to the sea. For older preschoolers and one that will last a while as your child grows Into the Sea by Brenda Z. Guiberson follows a female turtle from hatching to returning to the natal beach to lay her own eggs. A young turtle’s experiences with bullying and friendship lead him on a journey of self-acceptance.Lessons of a Turtle–Go with the slow! Life is about enjoying what’s around you now and finding your own path. It’s about the beauty of the journey more than the achievement of the finish line. So be like the turtle . . . notice, savor, bask, risk, grow. And now that we’ve sold over 4 million copies, the market has spoken… countless parents agree and are seeing the magic play out in their homes. You care about the principles of freedom, and with the Tuttle Twins, you now have a way to teach these values to your children . Thomas and the Tiger-Turtle– When Thomas finds a talking turtle in his yard, he’s amazed and surprised, especially when the turtle insists, “I’m not a turtle. I’m a tiger!” After a visit to the zoo and a fun chase, the turtle–or is it a tiger?–discovers an important truth and makes a fast friend. Below, I’ve featured just a handful of turtle-themed books books that will help your preschoolers learn about turtles.

From the land creatures and birds that Honu meets as he emerges from the sand to the wonderful ocean animals that he encounters once he leaves the beach. Into the Sea As a father, I know how hard it is to communicate big ideas to little kids. For example, how do you teach an eight-year-old boy about the free market in a way that will be relevant to him? How can a six-year-old girl understand property rights? How can your child learn about and remember the Golden Rule? Turtles and Tortoises–They’re both reptiles. They both have shells and move fairly slowly. So how do you tell the difference between turtles and tortoises? The Adventure of Thomas the Turtle– Far from home, he is determined to reunite with this family, and finally with the help of two children he succeeds.These stimulating stories encourage children to make sense of the world—and we’ve heard so much fun stories about how this is working so well.