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Truman by Jean Reidy

Truman is a very small but loyal tortoise. When his owner, Sarah heads to school on the bus, Truman is fraught with panic. He embarks on a journey through the house to get to the bus, and with wonderfully expressive words like “pensive” and “extraordinary” and “unsettling,” this small creature suffers through many household dangers trying to find Sarah. This charming story of loyalty and love is filled with bold illustrations and many words that will leave young readers wanting to know their meanings. My heart was full when I turned the last page.

Liza, Breakwater Books, Guilford