Andy Finds a Turtle

Andy is told he's acting like a turtle because he's not in the mood to cooperate with his physical therapist. The story tells of Andy's frustrating search to discover what a turtle is. His disorder prevents him from verbalizing this seemingly simple question. The lesson he learns when he makes the discovery brings a happy ending . . . children and parents may greatly appreciate the portrayals of children with disabilities who have real feelings. MDA

Nan Holcomb is the author of eight of the 20 books in the Turtle Book series for children with special needs and their friends. She is a teacher, writer, musician, parent and grandparent.She has written curriculum materials, over 50 articles, photo essay, plays and eighteen books. In 1988 she founded Jason & Nordic Publishers with the exclusive purpose of producing positive, upbeat literature for young children with special needs.