Publisher's Synopsis
From the Author-Illustrator of Rylee Finds a Family (2022 Tassy Walden Award Finalist), comes an adorable rhyming tale about family and what it means to be a big sister.
An interactive read aloud that features hidden sea turtles to find throughout the story, sea turtle facts and a character craft activity!
Join Rylee and her new puppy sister Bell on an engaging and interactive journey down to the beach. Toddlers, early readers and adults alike will love searching the colorful illustrations for hidden sea turtles, butterflies and members of Rylee's pet family which include a parrot, cat, chameleon and lovebird. Ideal for children aged 1-8, this heartwarming story celebrates families helping one another and everything that comes with having a little sibling.
Bonus Features: the book includes a character craft activity to color, cutout and complete, as well as sea turtle facts with messaging about recycling and doing our part to protect the oceans, in addition to the hidden sea turtles to find throughout the story.
Makes a great gift for kids ages: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and grades K-2
Book Summary: When a rambunctious puppy named Bell joins the pet family, Rylee worries that things will never be the same again. But by helping Bell save a baby sea turtle, Rylee learns a valuable lesson about what it means to be a big sister.
About the pets in real life: Rylee, an Irish Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, inspired the Tassy Walden Awards Picture Book Finalist "Rylee Finds a Family" - the first book in this series. This next adventure leads down to the beach and follows Rylee, her new little sister Bell, and the author's childhood pets - Peachy the lovebird, Stormy the rescue cat, Taco the rescue green-winged macaw, and Chompie the chameleon who was actually a fish in real life. New Cavalier puppy Bell joined this Connecticut shoreline family in the spring of 2023 and can often be found "pouncing on Rylee's back and jumping up on her head." However, Rylee has learned to appreciate Bell - especially when they snuggle up for a nap or stare at humans together while hoping for treats. Jill absolutely loves sea turtles and knew she just had to include them in this book! We hope you find this to be a Turtley Cute Tale!
"Rylee Helps a Family: a sea turtle and puppy tale" is perfect for:
- Pet, animal, sea turtle, dog and puppy tales book lovers everywhere!
- Toddlers and preschoolers who love first look and find, seek and find or search and find type picture books!
- A bedtime favorite or goodnight book for toddlers and kids!
- A gift for new or early readers!
- A gift for new puppy, dog, cat, bird, lizard, chameleon, turtle or pet owners!
- A gift for new big sisters and big brothers!
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy and book lovers!
- Beach and sea turtle lovers!
- Parents looking for a fun rhyming read!
- Fans of Dav Pilkey's Dragon series (which have always inspired Jillian)
- Birthday and Holiday gifts including Christmas and Easter
- Children and kids ages 1-8!
