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"A contemporary Aesop’s Fable, this beautifully illustrated adventure of a spotted turtle is all about innocence, discovery, self-awareness, courage, fortitude, and caring in the worlds of nature and of humans. The lessons for young and old alike are lasting. You will find yourself returning to this tale again and again and again." |
-Ken Moore, columnist for The Carrboro CITIZEN, nature teacher,
Assistant Director, North Carolina Botanical Garden, UNC-Chapel Hill, retired.
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"Bob Palmatier's sense of design and his knowledge of the natural world are skillfully blended in the beguiling
illustrations found in this book, resulting in 33 beautifully rendered paintings that can be framed and hung on your wall or used to teach natural history in an elementary school science class." |
- Linda Koffenberger, professional artist and art instructor
Guild of Natural Science Illustrators
Signature member of The Colored Pencil Society of America |
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"The rich detail provided both in paintings and text creates a scientifically accurate portrayal of Stormy’s journey, with all its associated plant and animal species. This, along with the illustrated glossary, makes multiple “visits” with Stormy an enjoyable opportunity to observe Nature’s fragile beauty and amazing diversity. “Stormy’s Return” is a priceless and timeless gift that will be enjoyed by young and old." |
- Jim Ward, Assistant Director of the
North Carolina Botanical Garden at UNC-Chapel Hill and
curator of Native Plant Collections and Habitat Gardens, NCBG |
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"For Teachers and Media Coordinators: Stormy’s Return will be a great companion piece for ecosystem and animal units. It deepens students’ awareness of the interconnectedness of man and nature. Even 5th grade readers were captivated by the plucky little turtle’s determination, mesmerized by the detailed illustrations, and rewarded by additional opportunities to learn in the extensive glossary of the story’s plants and animals." |
- Kathleen Graves - Media Coordinator and Reading Specialist,
Durham, NC Public Schools
NC School Library Media Association |
