Two Turtles

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Frank and Terrence are known for their relentless rivalry. They compete in everything, from slow-walking races to shiniest-shell contests. But one fateful day, they take things too far, with no way out but to work together.

Two Turtles is a hilarious and irreverent story that explores cooperation, communication and teamwork. The surprising ending will tickle readers and spark endless discussions about complex friendships and conflicting feelings - can you be fiercely competitive and still be a good teammate

Author Bio

Kiah Thomas is one of Australia's most exciting new voices. In 2022, her first middle-grade novel, The Callers, was published by prestigious American publisher Chronicle Books. In 2024, Holiday House (US) will launch Kiah's brilliant illustrated junior-fiction series Lone Wolf. Two Turtles is Kiah's first book with Little Book Press. Kiah lives on Wurundjeri land in Naarm/Melbourne.

Jake A. Mintonis an illustrator who lives on Bundjalung Country near Byron Bay. After being shortlisted for the Little Hare Illustration Prize in 2020, he went on to publish his debut, CBCA-winning picture book, There's No Such Book, written by bestselling novelist Jessica Dettmann. Jake is also the illustrator of the popular illustrated junior-fiction series Zombie Diaries, published by Hardie Grant Children's Publishing.