The Magic Sea Turtle by Kathleen Welton Book Review & Giveaway #TheMagicSeaTurtle

June 12, 2024 Kristin

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Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Kathleen Welton. The review and opinions expressed in this post are all my own. I received a copy of this book in order to share my opinion.

Great ready to swim into summer fun with a new reading adventure for little ones with The Magic Sea Turtle, by Kathleen Welton.

About the Book

Once upon a time, Myrtle chased her dreams–dreams of being a queen with a crown that sparkled like the moon. One day, she tumbles down, down, down into the sea. Max helps rescue her and a magic carpet flies her to a place even more amazing than her sandcastle dreams and she discovers an entire ocean of possibilities! There are dolphins who welcome her and a friendly otter with the biggest smile. They can teach her to swim and enjoy the day. Another magical glow surrounds Myrtle when she decides to stay and wishes to be a sea turtle like Max.

And guess what? Myrtle’s fall may have been unexpected, but thanks to a touch of magic, it leads her to a place where her wishes come true. Myrtle becomes a queen AND a magic sea turtle too, ready for incredible adventures! Myrtle the Turtle learns that being a queen means having the best friends ever. And with her sparkly crown and a heart full of joy, she is the happiest queen the whole ocean has ever seen!

About the Author

Kathleen Welton advocates for beaches, birds, and wildlife; is an award-winning independent publisher; and writes picture books and screenplays. She began her book publishing career as a college textbook sales rep. Since then, she has served as senior editor for Dow Jones-Irwin, publisher for Dearborn Trade, vice president and publisher for IDG Books, director for H&R Block, and director of book publishing for the American Bar Association. As a book producer at aka Associates, she collaborates with authors and organizations on publishing projects.

She earned a BA in both English and Italian Literature from Stanford University as well as a Certificate in Feature Film Writing with distinction from UCLA Extension. When she is not writing, Kathleen enjoys meditating, reading, and exploring the Lake Michigan shoreline.

For more information, visit:
kathywelton.com | https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleenwelton

Our Review

This delightful children’s book is a fun and colorful adventure for a little girl, Myrtle, who dreams to be queen in her land. A twist of the weather and a sea full of friends help Myrtle fulfill her dream of becoming queen…of the sea, as a delightful sea turtle. The book gives your little on an introduction to colorful imagination. It is also a great way to teach them rhyming, poetry and how the variation of the phonics of words can be used (i.e. see vs sea).

The book, colorfully and beautifully illustrated by Chau Pham, is geared towards young readers, ages 3+. It is a light and fun read at 32 colorful pages.