Naturally, any booklist about turtles has to include little Franklin. But there are also a few contemporary classics and some non-fiction selections in the list too! If I missed any of your favorites, let me know in the comments!

Books about Turtles for Kids

1. Franklin in the Dark by Paulette Bourgeois
2. Old Turtle by Douglas Wood
3. Why Do Sea Turtles Look Like They are Crying? (The Book of Why) by Jennifer Shand
4. Look Out for Turtles! by Melvin Berger
5. National Geographic Readers: Turtles by Laura Marsh
6. Good Night Little Turtle by David Cunliffe
7. How the Turtle Got Its Shell by Justine Fontes
8. Turtle, Turtle, Watch Out! by April Pulley Sayre
9. Turtles by Jodi Huelin
10. Turtle Time: A Children’s Photo Story about Flatback Sea Turtles by Dr. Dale Michael Cotton
11. The Turtle in His Shell by Mr. Bryan Waytula
12. Turtles and Tortoises: What’s the Difference? by Lisa M. Herrington
13. National Geographic Readers: Sea Turtles by Laura Marsh
14. Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond by Cathryn Falwell
15. One Tiny Turtle: Read and Wonder by Nicola Davies

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