{"id":9373547856109,"title":"Two Turtles","handle":"two-turtles","description":"\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR\/ILLUSTRATOR INFO BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/kiah-thomas\"\u003eKiah Thomas\u003c\/a\u003e \/ Illustrated by: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/jake-a-minton\"\u003eJake A. Minton\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER HEADING BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eRace you to the bottom!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER DESCRIPTION BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerrence and Frank are in trouble. And it’s their own fault, really. Everything is a competition between them. Frank fell off a cliff. So Terrence jumped! And now they’re both falling as they race each other to the bottom. But this journey is about to come to an unpleasant stop. What will become of them? Can YOU help?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith humor and heart and fabulous illustrations, this is destined to be a classic storytime favorite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER RECOMMENDATIONS BELOW - - - - - - - -- - - --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recommended-books\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like this book, you’ll enjoy these: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wombat\"\u003eWombat\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-froggies-do-not-want-to-sleep\"\u003eThe Froggies Do NOT Want to Sleep\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - START OF TABS - - - - - - - -- - - --\u003e [TABS]\n\u003ch5\u003eLook Inside\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/two-turtles-spread.jpg?v=1779117732\" alt=\"spread from 'Two Turtles' with two cartoon turtles falling in a cloudy sky\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" class=\"cvr-border-gray\"\u003e\u003c!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --\u003e \u003cscript type=\"text\/javascript\" async=\"\" defer data-pin-shape=\"round\" data-pin-height=\"32\" data-pin-hover=\"true\" src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DOWNLOADABLES BELOW - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDownloadables\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"medium-cover\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/two-turtles-cover.jpg?v=1779117731\" alt=\"Book cover of 'Two Turtles' with two cartoon turtles falling in a cloudy sky\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"btn-wrapper\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"product-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/two-turtles-cover-hires.jpg.zip?v=1779117739\"\u003eDownload the Cover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor \u0026amp; Illustrator\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKiah Thomas, author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKiah Thomas is one of Australia's most exciting new voices. She is the author of the middle-grade novel \u003ci\u003eThe Callers\u003c\/i\u003e and an illustrated series called Lone Wolf. Kiah lives on Wurundjeri land in Naarm\/Melbourne, Australia, with her husband and three children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/kiah-thomas\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Kiah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER ILLUSTRATOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJake A. Minton, illustrator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJake A. Minton is an illustrator who lives on Bundjalung Country near Byron Bay, about two hours south of Brisbane, Australia. After being shortlisted for the Little Hare Illustration Prize in 2020, he went on to illustrate \u003ci\u003eThere's No Such Book\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eInked,\u003c\/i\u003e a graphic novel. Jake is also the illustrator of the Zombie Diaries series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/jake-a-minton\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Jake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - ENTER AWARDS \u0026 HONORS BELOW - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing soon!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - ENTER REVIEWS BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEditorial Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/star-fade.gif?4673889858015672850\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eTurtles Frank and Terrence are two friends who are always trying to outdo one another. One day, a shell-filling contest goes sideways when Frank accidentally tumbles off the side of a cliff. Instead of attempting to assist his friend, Terrence pursues Frank, launching himself into the air in a misguided attempt to reach the ground first. Unfortunately, falling off the side of a cliff is a dangerous activity, and the two friends must decide whether they have the capacity to work together to live to see another competition-fueled day. This unexpected and entertaining picture book begins in freefall, immediately creating a sense of urgency and cartoon peril that will delight young readers. The narrative breaks the fourth wall, explaining exactly what is happening in intentionally brief dialogue that keeps readers on the edges of their seats. Some pages include text while others are just illustrations, done in an appealingly blocky style and a cool palette of murky greens and light coral, depicting Terrence and Frank in various comedic representations of their flailing descent. These wordless images enhance the appeal of the book by allowing space for readers to pause, increasing the dramatic tension. Additional opportunities for readers to directly interact with the book appear throughout, encouraging audience participation in storytime settings. \u003cbr\u003eVERDICT Unexpected, delightful, and entertaining, this is a unique and enjoyable addition to read aloud collections for preschool-age readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChildren's Literature\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eTerrence and Frank are two very competitive turtles who are in a predicament. They are both falling from a cliff. Just before the fall, they were comparing to see who could fit the most things into their shell. When Frank fell off the cliff, Terrence jumped so the two could race to see who would reach the bottom first. The narrator reveals that if the two turtles work together, they can both survive. The question is whether Terrence and Frank can put aside their rivalry and combine forces to save their lives. The illustrations capture the drama between the two turtles, highlighting their wide, fearful eyes and the smirk of a challenge accepted on Frank's and Terrence's faces. Teachers may find this book a good read-aloud that prompts discussion about competitive spirit and sportsmanship. Children may like to brainstorm and suggest ways for the two turtles to resolve their conflicts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eA tale of two turtles engaged in the world’s dopiest contest.\u003cbr\u003e\n“You see, with Frank and Terrence, everything is a competition,” explains an omniscient narrator. In the past, these forest-dwelling turtles have competed over things like whose shell is shinier and who can walk more slowly, but “today it was who can fit the most stuff in their shell.” Midway through, Frank accidentally tips backward and falls off a cliff, and during his descent, he yells up at Terrence, “Bet I can beat you to the bottom!” To Terrence, those are fighting words, so he jumps off the cliff. Now what? As the narrator points out, “There is one thing that could save them. But they’ll have to work together.” The story is hilarious, the resolution rather ingenious. (Hint: It concerns what’s packed inside the turtles’ shells—and “you wouldn’t believe what they had in there.”) The art presents a couple of dapper turtles: Each has a snazzy pattern on his shell and wears a hat so small it serves no purpose…kind of like Frank’s and Terrence’s competitions? Taking it all in is a little bird who says nothing but is surely wondering the same thing as readers: If there must be a contest about who can fit the most stuff in his shell, why have it on the edge of a cliff?\u003cbr\u003e\nSublime silliness embedded with a serious point about the folly of senseless competition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DETAILS BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDetails\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardcover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-1-62354-840-7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAges: 3–7\u003cbr\u003ePage count: 40\u003cbr\u003e8 x 10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublication date: September 15, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n[\/TABS]\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","published_at":"2026-06-09T12:29:28-04:00","created_at":"2026-05-19T15:53:50-04:00","vendor":"Charlesbridge","type":"Children's Book","tags":["Browse by Age_Ages 3-6","Browse by Fiction\/Nonfiction_Fiction","Browse by Format_Picture Book","Browse by Language_English","Browse by Subject_Animals \u0026 Dinosaurs","Browse by Subject_Humor","Browse by Subject_Life Lessons \u0026 Skills"],"price":1799,"price_min":1799,"price_max":1799,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":49991515865325,"title":"Hardcover","option1":"Hardcover","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"48407","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":{"id":48458346135789,"product_id":9373547856109,"position":1,"created_at":"2026-05-18T11:22:10-04:00","updated_at":"2026-05-18T11:22:11-04:00","alt":"Book cover of 'Two Turtles' with two cartoon turtles falling in a cloudy sky","width":600,"height":750,"src":"\/\/steamworksbooks.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/two-turtles-cover.jpg?v=1779117731","variant_ids":[49991515865325]},"available":true,"name":"Two Turtles - Hardcover","public_title":"Hardcover","options":["Hardcover"],"price":1799,"weight":567,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":10,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"9781623548407","featured_media":{"alt":"Book cover of 'Two Turtles' with two cartoon turtles falling in a cloudy sky","id":39955272171757,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.8,"height":750,"width":600,"src":"\/\/steamworksbooks.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/two-turtles-cover.jpg?v=1779117731"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}],"images":["\/\/steamworksbooks.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/two-turtles-cover.jpg?v=1779117731"],"featured_image":"\/\/steamworksbooks.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/two-turtles-cover.jpg?v=1779117731","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":"Book cover of 'Two Turtles' with two cartoon turtles falling in a cloudy sky","id":39955272171757,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.8,"height":750,"width":600,"src":"\/\/steamworksbooks.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/two-turtles-cover.jpg?v=1779117731"},"aspect_ratio":0.8,"height":750,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/steamworksbooks.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/two-turtles-cover.jpg?v=1779117731","width":600}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR\/ILLUSTRATOR INFO BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/kiah-thomas\"\u003eKiah Thomas\u003c\/a\u003e \/ Illustrated by: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/jake-a-minton\"\u003eJake A. Minton\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER HEADING BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eRace you to the bottom!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER DESCRIPTION BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerrence and Frank are in trouble. And it’s their own fault, really. Everything is a competition between them. Frank fell off a cliff. So Terrence jumped! And now they’re both falling as they race each other to the bottom. But this journey is about to come to an unpleasant stop. What will become of them? Can YOU help?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith humor and heart and fabulous illustrations, this is destined to be a classic storytime favorite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER RECOMMENDATIONS BELOW - - - - - - - -- - - --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recommended-books\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like this book, you’ll enjoy these: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wombat\"\u003eWombat\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-froggies-do-not-want-to-sleep\"\u003eThe Froggies Do NOT Want to Sleep\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - START OF TABS - - - - - - - -- - - --\u003e [TABS]\n\u003ch5\u003eLook Inside\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/two-turtles-spread.jpg?v=1779117732\" alt=\"spread from 'Two Turtles' with two cartoon turtles falling in a cloudy sky\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" class=\"cvr-border-gray\"\u003e\u003c!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --\u003e \u003cscript type=\"text\/javascript\" async=\"\" defer data-pin-shape=\"round\" data-pin-height=\"32\" data-pin-hover=\"true\" src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DOWNLOADABLES BELOW - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDownloadables\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"medium-cover\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/two-turtles-cover.jpg?v=1779117731\" alt=\"Book cover of 'Two Turtles' with two cartoon turtles falling in a cloudy sky\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"btn-wrapper\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"product-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/two-turtles-cover-hires.jpg.zip?v=1779117739\"\u003eDownload the Cover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor \u0026amp; Illustrator\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKiah Thomas, author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKiah Thomas is one of Australia's most exciting new voices. She is the author of the middle-grade novel \u003ci\u003eThe Callers\u003c\/i\u003e and an illustrated series called Lone Wolf. Kiah lives on Wurundjeri land in Naarm\/Melbourne, Australia, with her husband and three children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/kiah-thomas\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Kiah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER ILLUSTRATOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJake A. Minton, illustrator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJake A. Minton is an illustrator who lives on Bundjalung Country near Byron Bay, about two hours south of Brisbane, Australia. After being shortlisted for the Little Hare Illustration Prize in 2020, he went on to illustrate \u003ci\u003eThere's No Such Book\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eInked,\u003c\/i\u003e a graphic novel. Jake is also the illustrator of the Zombie Diaries series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/jake-a-minton\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Jake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - ENTER AWARDS \u0026 HONORS BELOW - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing soon!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - ENTER REVIEWS BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEditorial Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/star-fade.gif?4673889858015672850\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eTurtles Frank and Terrence are two friends who are always trying to outdo one another. One day, a shell-filling contest goes sideways when Frank accidentally tumbles off the side of a cliff. Instead of attempting to assist his friend, Terrence pursues Frank, launching himself into the air in a misguided attempt to reach the ground first. Unfortunately, falling off the side of a cliff is a dangerous activity, and the two friends must decide whether they have the capacity to work together to live to see another competition-fueled day. This unexpected and entertaining picture book begins in freefall, immediately creating a sense of urgency and cartoon peril that will delight young readers. The narrative breaks the fourth wall, explaining exactly what is happening in intentionally brief dialogue that keeps readers on the edges of their seats. Some pages include text while others are just illustrations, done in an appealingly blocky style and a cool palette of murky greens and light coral, depicting Terrence and Frank in various comedic representations of their flailing descent. These wordless images enhance the appeal of the book by allowing space for readers to pause, increasing the dramatic tension. Additional opportunities for readers to directly interact with the book appear throughout, encouraging audience participation in storytime settings. \u003cbr\u003eVERDICT Unexpected, delightful, and entertaining, this is a unique and enjoyable addition to read aloud collections for preschool-age readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChildren's Literature\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eTerrence and Frank are two very competitive turtles who are in a predicament. They are both falling from a cliff. Just before the fall, they were comparing to see who could fit the most things into their shell. When Frank fell off the cliff, Terrence jumped so the two could race to see who would reach the bottom first. The narrator reveals that if the two turtles work together, they can both survive. The question is whether Terrence and Frank can put aside their rivalry and combine forces to save their lives. The illustrations capture the drama between the two turtles, highlighting their wide, fearful eyes and the smirk of a challenge accepted on Frank's and Terrence's faces. Teachers may find this book a good read-aloud that prompts discussion about competitive spirit and sportsmanship. Children may like to brainstorm and suggest ways for the two turtles to resolve their conflicts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eA tale of two turtles engaged in the world’s dopiest contest.\u003cbr\u003e\n“You see, with Frank and Terrence, everything is a competition,” explains an omniscient narrator. In the past, these forest-dwelling turtles have competed over things like whose shell is shinier and who can walk more slowly, but “today it was who can fit the most stuff in their shell.” Midway through, Frank accidentally tips backward and falls off a cliff, and during his descent, he yells up at Terrence, “Bet I can beat you to the bottom!” To Terrence, those are fighting words, so he jumps off the cliff. Now what? As the narrator points out, “There is one thing that could save them. But they’ll have to work together.” The story is hilarious, the resolution rather ingenious. (Hint: It concerns what’s packed inside the turtles’ shells—and “you wouldn’t believe what they had in there.”) The art presents a couple of dapper turtles: Each has a snazzy pattern on his shell and wears a hat so small it serves no purpose…kind of like Frank’s and Terrence’s competitions? Taking it all in is a little bird who says nothing but is surely wondering the same thing as readers: If there must be a contest about who can fit the most stuff in his shell, why have it on the edge of a cliff?\u003cbr\u003e\nSublime silliness embedded with a serious point about the folly of senseless competition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DETAILS BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDetails\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardcover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-1-62354-840-7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAges: 3–7\u003cbr\u003ePage count: 40\u003cbr\u003e8 x 10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublication date: September 15, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n[\/TABS]\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e"}