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Annie and the Turtle Who Knew the Way: A Story of Courage, Friendship, and Trust
Hardcover
AnimalsGeneral Juvenile Fiction
ISBN13: 9781971934037
Publisher: Nira Books
Published: Jun 16 2026
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.69
Height: 0.25 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
What if the greatest adventure isn't moving faster... but finally learning to slow down?
Annie is eight years old and full of unstoppable energy. She runs, climbs, and explores every corner of her world without ever looking back. Life is a race-and she's always winning.
Until one moment changes everything.
After an unexpected injury forces her to stop, Annie is suddenly faced with something she has never experienced before: stillness. Frustrated and unable to move as she once did, her world feels smaller-quieter-almost empty.
But everything shifts when she meets Donna, a wise and ancient giant turtle who has crossed oceans, witnessed volcanoes, and lived for over a hundred years.
Donna doesn't rush. She doesn't chase. She observes.
And little by little, she shows Annie a different way to live.
Through their encounters, Annie begins to discover something powerful: the magic she was searching for was never in speed-it was always in the small moments she was too busy to see.
Annie and the Turtle Who Knew the Way is a deeply emotional and beautifully illustrated story that helps children understand patience, resilience, and the value of slowing down in a fast-moving world.
✔ Encourages mindfulness and emotional awareness
✔ Supports conversations about patience and personal growth
✔ Ideal for children, parents, and educators
✔ A meaningful gift for young readers navigating big emotions
This is more than a story.
It's a gentle shift in perspective-one that stays with children long after the last page.
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