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I'll Follow the Moon — 10th Anniversary Collector's Edition by [Stephanie Lisa Tara, Lee Edward Födi]

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OVER 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD--Double-gold medalist begins simply in baby sea turtle's voice:"I'm coming Mama, I'll see you soon, I know just how, I'll follow the moon." Celebrating the love between mother and child comes an achingly beautiful story that has captured hearts around the world. Written by a new mom, by accident, when she sang a little song to her fussing newborn, I'll follow the moon donates to charity: every book saves a turtle.
"[G]orgeous watercolors chronicle the journey of a baby sea turtle from its hatching to its first swim in the sea." --Kirkus Reviews
"[C]aptivates children with poetry..." --New York Times
"[A] tiny one-inch hatchling teaches the world about courage...utterly magnificent..." --San Francisco Chronicle
"[B]aby turtle wins hearts everywhere, expect your kids to hug you tightafterthe first read...expect to be asked to read again and again and again..." --USA Today
"[I]'m coming Mama, I'll see you soon, I know just how, I'll follow the moon...we can't get baby turtle's song out of our heads....achingly sweet little bedtime book for wee ones." --Huffington Post
"[N]o surprise at all that this book has a worldwide toddler-cult following...baby turtle serenades us all so sweetly with his song of home. Proceeds to turtle charities too!" --National Geographic
"[H]ats off to this turtle hatchling who has garnered millions of fans across the planet...a tiny activist who is saving his own kind...bravo." --World Wildlife Fund
"[S]tephanie Lisa Tara and Canadian illustrator Lee Edward Fodi have teamed upto create a lyrical rendition of a green sea turtle's first glimpse of life. Hatched on a moon-washed beach, the baby turtle finds its way by instinct across the expanse of sand to the sea and a rendezvous with its mother. Written in simple verse in the first person, the rhythmic text is full of action and sensory detail and loaded with alliteration and onomatopoeia for an enjoyable read-aloud. The refrain, "I'm coming, Mama," repeated on each double page spread, is soothing and reassuring of the joyful reunion to come. The atmosphere of a quiet but determined struggle to break free of the egg soon gives way to growing excitement as the turtle mingles with fellow hatchlings and catches his first tempting sensations: the smell of salt air, the sight of the moon's glow, the gentle touch and beckoning sounds of the waves rushing to shore. Once he's free of the land, new motions take over: gulp, spin, float, swim...The final happy refrain is new and satisfying: "I'm here, Mama - here with you. I know I'd find you, Moon did too. "[F]ramed by endpapers of soft, limitless, under sea green,Fodi's delightful illustrations feature an animated and engaging baby emerging from an egg buried in golden sand. With other tiny turtles, he is shown marching unerringly toward the moonlight glimmer, his guide to the ocean. Once afloat, he soon comes face to face with "eyes like mine"in his new watery home. The gold of sand, blue of sky and green of the sea repeated throughout the book bring a sense of harmony. The turtle is the focal point of all the pictures. The illustrator has carefully integrated the turtle's actions with Tara's verse which relies heavily on verbs: roll, slide, tumble......crawl, scoop, shove. Young children will be propelled through the story in the illustrations as well as the text." *Highly Recommended. --Canadian Materials Magazine, Gillian Richardson
"[I]n this tranquil bedtime story, a baby sea turtle hatches on the beach and wants to find his mother. And he knows just how -- he'll follow the moon! From his gentle struggles to break free of his egg to his determination to dig his way out of the sand nest, we follow the baby sea turtle on each step of his instinctive journey home." Very highly recommended. --Books of Wonder

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"[G]orgeous watercolors chronicle the journey of a baby sea turtle from its hatching to its first swim in the sea." --Kirkus Reviews

"[C]aptivates children with poetry..." --New York Times

"[A] tiny one-inch hatchling teaches the world about courage...utterly magnificent..." --San Francisco Chronicle

"[B]aby turtle wins hearts everywhere, expect your kids to hug you tight afterthe first read...expect to be asked to read again and again andagain..." --USA Today

"[I]'m coming Mama, I'll seeyou soon, I know just how, I'll follow the moon...we can't get babyturtle's song out of our heads...you wont be able to either...achinglysweet little bedtime book for wee ones." --Huffington Post

"[N]o surprise at all that this book has a worldwide toddler-cultfollowing...baby turtle serenades us all so sweetly with his song ofhome. Proceeds to turtle charities too!" --National Geographic

"[H]ats off to this turtle hatchling who has garnered millions of fans acrossthe planet...a tiny activist who is saving his own kind...bravo." --World Wildlife Fund

"[S]tephanie Lisa Tara and Canadian illustrator Lee Edward Fodi have teamed up tocreate a lyrical rendition of a green sea turtle's first glimpse oflife. Hatched on a moon-washed beach, the baby turtle finds its way byinstinct across the expanse of sand to the sea and a rendezvous with its mother. Written in simple verse in the first person, the rhythmic text is full of action and sensory detail and loaded with alliteration and onomatopoeia for an enjoyable read-aloud. The refrain, "I'm coming, Mama.....," repeated on each double page spread, is soothing and reassuring of the joyfulreunion to come. The atmosphere of a quiet but determined struggle tobreak free of the egg soon gives way to growing excitement as theturtle mingles with fellow hatchlings and catches his first tempting sensations: the smell of salt air, the sight of the moon's glow, thegentle touch and beckoning sounds of the waves rushing to shore. Once he's free of the land, new motions take over: gulp, spin, float, swim...The final happy refrain is new and satisfying: "I'm here, Mama - here with you. I know I'd find you, Moon did too. "[F]ramed by endpapers of soft, limitless,undersea green, Fodi'sdelightful illustrations feature an animated and engaging baby emerging from an egg buried in golden sand. With other tiny turtles, he isshown plowing through the damp sand, sampling the salty sea air and marching unerringly toward the moonlight glimmer, his guide to the ocean. Once afloat, he soon comes face to face with "eyes like mine"in his new watery home. The gold of sand, blue of sky and green of thesea repeated throughout the book bring a sense of harmony. The turtleis the focal point of all the pictures, with few background detailsadded. The illustrator has carefully integrated the turtle's actionswith Tara's verse which relies heavily on verbs: roll, slide,tumble......crawl, scoop, shove. Young children will be propelled through the story in the illustrations aswell as the text. This attractive book is an enjoyable way to introduceyoung listeners to a fascinating cycle in nature." *Highly Recommended. Gillian Richardson, who lives in BC, is a former teacher-librarian and freelance writer. --Canadian Materials Magazine, Gillian Richardson

"[I]n this tranquil bedtime story, a baby sea turtle hatches on the beach and wants to find his mother. And he knows just how -- he'll follow the moon! From his gentle struggles to break free of his egg to his determination todig his way out of the sand nest and his eager shuffles toward theocean, we follow the baby sea turtle on each step of his instinctivejourney back to his loving mother who awaits him in the sea. StephanieLisa Tara's gentle verse along with Lee Edward Fodi's soft, earth-toned illustrations capture the gentle natural beauty of this nocturnal beach migration." Very highly recommended. --Books of Wonder, New York City

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One night in 2001, about a month after I brought baby Madeline home from the hospital, I noticed something quite strange on the beach in front of our south Florida home. It was late and Mom was tired, doing a last-one-of-the-day bottle feeding on the deck after a long day of new mom activities. As Maddie slurped down the final ounce of her formula with that familiar glup, glup, glup sound, I noticed dark, tiny shapes scurrying across the sand. What was this?I wondered and went down for a closer look. There they were! Baby turtles streaming out of hundreds of small nests, gentle rises in the sand were their markers. The babies made fanciful patterns in the sand as they dashed on little green legs in a remarkable race to the sea. I watched them hop, one by one, into welcoming waves that sparkled under the beautiful moonlight. "I'm coming Mama..." they seemed to be saying, and I realized that I was witnessing one of nature's sacred events, the love bond between mother and child.It is this precious feeling that inspired me to write I'll Follow the Moon, that came into being a few years later.

With love,
Stephanie Lisa Tara

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One night in 2001, about a month after I brought baby Madeline home from the hospital, I noticed something quite strange on the beach in front of our south Florida home. It was late and Momwas tired, doing a last-one-of-the-day bottle feeding on the deck after a long day of new mom activities. As Maddie slurped down the final ounceof her formula with that familiar glup, glup, glup sound, I noticed dark, tiny shapes scurrying across the sand. What was this?I wondered and went down for a closer look. There they were! Baby turtles streaming out of hundreds of small nests, gentle rises in the sand were their markers. The babies made fanciful patterns in the sand as they dashed on littlegreen legs in a remarkable race to the sea. I watched them hop, one byone, into welcoming waves that sparkled under the beautiful moonlight. "I'm coming Mama..." they seemed to be saying, and I realized that I was witnessing one of nature's sacred events, the love bond between mother and child. It is this precious feeling that inspired me to write I'll Follow the Moon, that came into being a few years later.

With love,
Stephanie Lisa Tara

About the Author

Stephanie Lisa Tara founded a publishing company that empowers kids to care about the planet, themselves and each other. Her creed is activism, inspiring the next generation to make the world a better place. Adults love her books because they help explain 'stuff' in gentle, gigglyways. Kids love her books because they are super fun to read. Who is Stephanie?A San Francisco mom with a great big heart. As a child she had bright red hair, a little too bright in fact. Being different got Stephanie thinking...our differences are the celebration! Whether scaly, feathered, furry, or human-skinned; we all call Earth home. Lyrical prose that dances on our tongue, breathtaking watercolors that illumeour imaginations...these are the hallmarks of Stephanie's work.

PRESERVE. CONSERVE. INSPIRE. TEACH. We've only one planet to save.
Stephanie Lisa Tara Children's Books®

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On a quiet moonlit beach, a baby green sea turtle stirs from a dream of home. Slowly, slowly, with a tap, crick, crack, the baby turtle embarks on a mysterious nighttime journey. Gentle, tender verse and enchanting illustrations, carry this tranquil tale from sand to sea. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Publisher

Stephanie Lisa Tara credits an overactive imagination for her whimsical, story-verse style. As a child, Stephanie transformed people and pets into animated personalities through fanciful lyrical rhymes. No one was safe!

Stephanie earned a B.A. in English literature and poetry at the University of Connecticut. She spent the next ten years writing ad copy in Manhattan. After the birth of her daughter, Madeline, Stephanie decided to focus on her passion--children's verse, which she deeply believes has the inherent power to charm, inspire, and teach children and adults alike. Tying verse together with insight means magic for Stephanie. Her work is inspired by literature's lauded children's authors--from Grimm to Lear to Seuss.

--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004BSGJFW
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Stephanie Lisa Tara Children's Books® (November 11, 2010)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 11, 2010
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 40952 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
Lending ‏ : ‎ Enabled

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Stephanie Lisa Tara
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Stephanie Lisa Tara founded a publishing company that empowers kids to care about the planet, themselves and each other. Her creed is activism, inspiring the next generation to make the world a better place. Adults love her books because they help explain 'stuff' in gentle, giggly ways. Kids love her books because they are super fun to read. Who is Stephanie? A San Francisco mom with a great big heart. As a child she had bright red hair, a little too bright in fact. Being different got Stephanie thinking...our differences are the celebration! Whether scaly, feathered, furry, or human-skinned; we all call Earth home. Lyrical prose that dances on our tongue, breathtaking watercolors that illume our imaginations...these are the hallmarks of Stephanie's work.
PRESERVE. CONSERVE. INSPIRE. TEACH. We've only one planet to save. Stephanie Lisa Tara Children's Books®
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Lee Edward Födi
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Lee Edward Födi is an author, illustrator, and educator—or, as he likes to think of himself, a daydreaming expert.
He is the author of Spell Sweeper, The Secret of Zoone, The Guardians of Zoone, and The Chronicles of Kendra Kandlestar.
He has also illustrated several picture books for other authors, including The Chocolatier's Apprentice (a national bestseller) and I'll Follow the Moon.
Födi is an engaging public speaker, specializing in presentations and workshops for elementary-aged children. He has taught programs in Canada, the United States, England, South Korea, and Thailand.
In his free time, he’s a traveler, adventurer, and maker of dragon eggs. He especially loves to visit exotic places where he can lose himself in tombs, mazes, castles, and crypts. He lives in Vancouver with his wife and son.
Find out more at www.leefodi.com and www.kendrakandlestar.com.
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B.W.

Never been so disappointed in a book

Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2018

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Where is all the great reviews coming from?
First off, Amazon does not provide a look inside the book. Only the very touching story of the author, the front and the back of the book. I based my purchase on her story and the awesome reviews this book received. Then I decided to pay extra for the hard cover version, as our daughter did a school project about sea turtles for school, and I thought it would be a nice touch having her bring in a heartwarming story, about a little hatchling for other students to read as well. When it arrived I flipped through the pages and was immediately drawn to the beautiful pictures. The words and sentences though make absolutely NO sense to a child. If the author would have had kids before being inspired by her first baby, she would have taken that in consideration. Toddlers and elementary students have no understanding for poetry and deep meanings. I was in a hurry to give it away to a school, that actually teaches poetry early on. Hopefully they will be able to make sense of it. That way my $23 don't go to waste. Another pretty disappointing fact, and apologies for giving it away so quickly, I didn't get a chance to count the pages. The first few pages are dedication, the authors inspiration and table of contents and on and on. The story itself was about 15 pages with on one new sentence on each page, and another sentence that repeats itself on all 15 or so pages. The next 10 pages are highly rated reviews written for this book, which seemed a little odd to me. The first book ever I have bought that has pages and pages and pages of bragging reviews. Not only a waste of paper, but also of no interest to look at by kids! Very, very disappointed. Only a great book to people who like to dissect and find deep meanings in a whole bunch of nonsense sentences.

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Tom Barczak

A book for my daughter.

Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2017

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I love this book.
My reasons are almost caveats but they are what they are.
First of all, I have a daughter who passed away when she was 2 1/2 and she absolutely loved sea turtles. "I'll follow the Moon" reminded me of her. It really made my heart smile. So I read it to her in the only way I can.
Second is ive gotten to know the author only a little bit. It's how I found out about her book. I can only say she has been every bit the kind, compassionate, and thoughtful soul that comes out in her words.
The book itself is beautiful. The writing and artwork are gorgeous.
My sons are almost grown up, so I have no one else to read it to. But I have a friend who I can't wait to give this book to so he can read it to his children. I have a feeling theyll enjoy it as much as my daughter and I did.

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Evelyn T.

How on earth does this book have such good reviews?

Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2018

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Wow. It’s poetry.. just 3 word poetry that doesn’t rhyme. The pictures are very much the same every page. My kids are total bookworms and they didn’t like it at all. Maybe adults and ocean lovers and people who want to save the sea turtles will like this but no way is it going to hold the attention of a kid. Are all these reviews bogus? I feel so ripped off.

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Gail Christian

Not my cup of tea, but it does have its good points.

Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2021

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This just wasn't a favorite of mine. While I can understand how some could be unhappy with the same rhyme on every single page, I decided it might be a good thing. Even very young children should catch on fairly quickly, and they can repeat that rhyme for each page. That way they would be "reading" the story with you. I see that as the best part of the book.

There really wasn't much of a story to capture a child's attention. However, I don't really think children will care - especially not if they are reciting their lines and having a part in the story. I also don't think children will find the pictures too repetitive. I didn't. In fact, I liked the illustrations.

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Out in Print Again

Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2021

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Sometimes this book is hard to find...so when I see it out there I purchase a copy for gifts ...It's an award winning book that is a great teaching moment and a sweet, sweet story....teach your children about how the sea turtles hatch and go towards the ocean by instinct....the young kids love this book....easy to read and grabs their attention. 3-7 ages. If you take ocean vacations and enjoy nature this is a good one to put in your Children's Library.

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Elizabeth C

Sweet story with beautiful poetry. And my child loves it!!

Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2020

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My 5 year old is absolutely over the moon about sea turtles and this is now his favorite book by far! He repeats the lines to me and has made up his own song about it. This is such a sweet story and the poetry is really beautiful! Highly recommend!!

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Mrs. Sibona

Instant Love

Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2014

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I have been a sea turtle lover for as long as I can remember. They fascinate me to no end. I have looking for ways to get my sons to at least like and respect them. I came across this little gem on a day that I needed some uplifting. I ordered it immediately for my Kindle.
I read it to my youngest son, 14 months old, just after it loaded. He loved every word. He smiled and clapped and squealed when baby turtle found Mama. My oldest son, 5 years old, heard all the fun and came to see what was going on. He asked me to read it to him. All three of us read this story together. And as soon as it was over, we read it again and again and again and again. That first night, we read it 8 times. It is now the bedtime story request.
I received a hard copy of the book a few days ago. I immediately sat down with my little guy and read it to him again. I think that he loved it even more because he was able to turn the pages himself.
I love this book. I love the way that my boys love this book. I will absolutely start including a copy of this book with baby shower and birthday gifts. Every child needs to have one.

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Roshee

Sea turtles DO NOT ever find their moms

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 27, 2021

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My seven year old and 3 year old liked the story but they are well aware that most of the baby sea turtles die before they get to the ocean and also that they never find their mum. Sea turtles do not look after their babies. They survive on instinct. Why does that not bother anyone else?! To me it ruins the message completely. And turns it into something rather sad and dark.

Chris and Ann

Sons loved this

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 23, 2012

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My sons get a bedtime story every single night without fail, this obviously means we have a heap of stories in our house many having been read over and over again. We recently purchased the new Ipad and I wanted to purchase some books to save storage but I still wanted them to be quality stories that my sons would enjoy.

I saw this and it reminded me of the Disney Turtles story film that my sons loved so I downloaded it -( very happy mummy due to it being free) We read it that night and my sons absolutely loved it. My youngest loves this so much he asks for it all the time.

I advise anyone considering this story to download it, it's heart warming and although it is free it is a quality story that parents and children both will love reading.

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Lovely little tale

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 3, 2021

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Stunning illustrations fill this beautiful tale of baby turtles breaking their way from the shell and seeking out their mother by following the moon. Well worth a look

Justin M

An easy-going book to read with kids

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 14, 2021

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My kids loved reading along to this, I really like how there is a repetitive verse that repeats throughout each page. They enjoyed saying it over and over again.

Caz

Maybe the kindle version is better

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 20, 2013

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The story and illustrations for this book are beautiful. However what I didn't like were the several pages before you get to the story about the author, why she wrote the story and what the story is about. There are even reviews of the book!! I felt like it ruined the book as it's suppose to be a child's picture book. They didn't even use a small font.

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