Tavi the Terrapin Explores:
Letting go of the past. Discover how holding on to old experiences can weigh us down.
We are more than our experiences. Learn that our past is part of our story, but doesn't define who we are.
Keeping the lesson, releasing the hurt. Explore how even difficult experiences can help us grow.
Finding joy in the present. Discover how letting go of what no longer serves us can make room for new experiences.
Sometimes, what we hold on to keeps us from enjoying what's right in front of us.
Tavi is a young terrapin whose old scutes (the plates on his shell) have become heavy and curled. While his friends splash and play, Tavi struggles to let go of the past.
Will Tavi discover that letting go can make room for new experiences?
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Want to be a Part of This Book?
Here's your chance to help bring Tavi to life!
Help choose the title! Share your thoughts about the book's title.
Be a kid reviewer! Read the story and share a short quote that might appear on the back cover.
Follow the journey! Watch Tavi grow from early illustrations into a finished book.
Interested? Email Kelley at kelleypeel@gmail.com to get involved!
A Sneak Peek
Take a look at some early illustrations as Tavi's story comes to life!
Illustration drafts will be featured here.
More than a story!
The lessons of each book extend far beyond the pages.
Through creative activities, meaningful conversations, and shared experiences, readers explore emotions, relationships, and new ways of understanding themselves and others.
Invite Kelley to your classroom or group to bring the story and its lessons to life!
