Leopold is an uplifting parable about a turtle overcoming his fears, as told by Dr. Ruth Westheimer, with beautiful, hand-painted illustrations by Suzanne Beaky. Dr. Ruth's grandson, Ben, is afraid to join the soccer team. To help out, she tells him the story of Leopold the Turtle, who always stays on the shore. It terrifies him to go join the other turtles and play in the water and sun on the rocks. Leopold just can't get out of his shell, and the longer he waits, the more he starts to doubt. Even though Leopold feels quite alone, he stays on the riverbank where it's safe. But Freddy the Frog is a little concerned about Leopold and asks him to join them in the river. Leopold has to choose whether to brave the unknown and join his friends or to stay lonely and remain safe on land. In this charming, rhyming tale of a turtle too afraid to set foot in the river, Leopold proves that facing your fears can set you free.

About the Author
Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer is known by most children as "Dr. Ruth Wordheimer" on PBS KIDS' Between the Lions. Dr. Westheimer is a therapist and an expert on family issues. She's also a devoted grandparent. Pierre Lehu has worked in public relations for forty years. He is a literary agent, writer, and editor and has coauthored two dozen books.


Book Information
ISBN 9781630269180
Author Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer
Format Hardback
Page Count 34
Imprint Turner Publishing Company
Publisher Turner Publishing Company