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Ages:
 When Clee's baby brother
is born, she gets her very own pet turtle to care for. Then the
first frost comes, and Clee finds her turtle stone cold and still.
Sadly, she buries her pet in the compost heap, expecting never to
see it again. But spring brings a happy surprise.
"This lovely, unusual book elicits interest on many levels...
Fluid watercolor illustrations in glowing jewel tones ably capture
both changing seasons and changing moods." — Kirkus Reviews
"A lovely introduction to the concept of hibernation and a gentle look at the
bonds that grow between siblings. The lyrical text is perfect for reading aloud
and abounds with imagery." — School Library Journal
ISBN 1883672538
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