Tudley Didn't Know

Tudley Didn't Know is a delightful story about a pond-living turtle (painted turtle) who adopts other animals' behaviors – simply because he doesn't know he can't! Tudley flies like a bird, sings like a katydid, hops like a frog, and glows like a firefly. He uses all his special behaviors to help other animals. Will Tudley's friends help him when he needs help? John Himmelman's whimsical illustrations draw readers (children and adults alike) into the story. The "Creative Minds" section includes crafts and information about animal adaptations and their habitats.


ForeWord Book of the Year Finalist


3pg For Creative Minds educational section in the back

Aligned to State Standards / Lexile, Guided Reading, AR, Reading Counts, and Fountas & Pinnell


Educator Keywords: pond animals, adaptations, life science,picture book