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An NPR Favorite Book of 2019
A New York Times Best Children' s book of 2019
A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of 2019
A School Library Journal Best Picture Book of 2019
"An enchanting tale of bravery, heroism, and undying devotion." -- The New York Times Book Review
After his best friend Sarah leaves for her first day of school, a tortoise named Truman goes on an adventure across the living room and learns to be brave in this thoughtful and heartwarming twist on a first experience story.
Truman the tortoise lives with his Sarah, high above the taxis and the trash trucks and the number eleven bus, which travels south. He never worries about the world below...until one day, when Sarah straps on a big backpack and does something Truman has never seen before. She boards the bus!
Truman waits for her to return.
He waits.
And waits.
And waits .
And when he can wait no longer, he knows what he must do.
Even if it seems... impossible !
Reviews (3)
School Library Journal Review
PreS-Gr 1--"Truman was small, the size of a donut--a small donut--and every bit as sweet" accurately describes a turtle who has a very close relationship with his Sarah. The tiny reptile knows something's up when Sarah gives him extra green beans, buttons up a brand new sweater, takes a large backpack and leaves the apartment. Though she's left him before, he's unsettled by the activities of the morning, especially when he sees her through the window boarding a city bus. After waiting "a thousand hours," and she still hasn't returned, he makes the decision to go after her. His plans on how to get out of his aquarium, leave the apartment and board a bus make for an entertaining tale of love and (temporary) loss. Charming and humorous illustrations were created using gouache, colored pencil, charcoal and brush marker and finished digitally. Tiny Truman is endearing and his adoration, concern, and determination are reflected on his little face. VERDICT A heartwarming tale of devotion that will be enjoyed by children and their adults.--Maryann H. Owen, Oak Creek Public Library, WI
Publisher's Weekly Review
Truman's a tortoise; he's "small, the size of a donut-a small donut-and every bit as sweet." A perceptive fellow, he senses change one morning as his owner Sarah eats "a big banana with her breakfast" and "strapped on a backpack SOOOOOO big, thirty-two small tortoises could ride along." Specific quantities confer verisimilitude to this tale by Reidy (Pup 681): "Sarah placed seven green beans in Truman's dish-two more than usual!" Then Sarah "kissed her finger and touched it to his shell and whispered, 'Be brave,''" and boards the number 11 bus. Readers know she's probably not gone forever, but Truman doesn't, and he resolves to find his way down to the bus to retrieve her. Cummins (Stumpkin) contributes expressive, thick-lined drawings that delineate cozy scenes inside and out of Sarah's city residence. The smallness of Truman's world makes his expedition appropriately daunting-and funny-as he makes his way out of his tank and toward the door. Fortunately for Truman and his new fans, he doesn't have to go too far to find his person. Observational humor, clear affection between Truman and Sarah, and bold adventure make this a memorable pet-owner love story. Ages 4-8. (July) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
Booklist Review
Truman was small, the size of a donut a small donut and every bit as sweet. So begins the utterly heartwarming story of a tortoise and his girl, Sarah. Truman lives on a windowsill overlooking the big, loud city. When, one day, Sarah packs up her bag and boards a bus, Truman decides to do the impossible and go after her. He manages to escape his tank, journeying out over the couch and across the endless rug, but he finds that the world is much bigger and scarier without Sarah. Just as he prepares to go outside and board the bus, the front door opens, and Sarah returns! Children will be eager to hear what their pets go through while they're away at school, and the uplifting story of friendship and bravery will satisfy widely. Using gouache, brush marker, charcoal, and colored pencil, Cummins has rendered in Truman a character so indisputably adorable that, coupled with Reidy's soulful characterization, he will have readers of all ages falling in love.--Ronny Khuri Copyright 2019 Booklist