Chase the Moon, Tiny Turtle A Hatchling’s Daring Race to the Sea

There’s something magical about watching a tiny loggerhead turtle take its very first steps—or rather, its frantic scramble—toward the sea. Chase the Moon, Tiny Turtle invites young readers into one of nature’s most extraordinary moments: the harrowing journey from nest to ocean.

With nothing but moonlight as a guide, this brave hatchling must outpace hungry crabs, swooping owls, and prowling foxes on its dash across the sand. Kelly Jordan’s lyrical rhyming verse carries readers breathlessly alongside the turtle, turning each page into a pulse-quickening race against time and tide. The rhythm of the words mirrors the urgency of the journey—short, quick, determined.

What makes this book special is its perspective. We see the seaside world through the turtle’s eyes: vast, glittering, dangerous, and ultimately welcoming. It’s a view rarely glimpsed, and it transforms a scientific wonder into an intimate adventure that children and adults alike will marvel at together.

Perfect for budding marine biologists, poetry lovers, and anyone who’s ever watched the waves roll in and wondered what lives beneath them. This is the kind of book that sparks questions, inspires beach walks, and might just turn a bedtime story into a lifelong curiosity about our ocean neighbors.

Ideal for readers ages 4-8 who are ready to explore the natural world with wonder, empathy, and a healthy dose of suspense.

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