(The Book of Turtles) "Smartly pairing two experts in wildlife portrayal, this one is not to be missed. Splendid." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) (The Book of Turtles) "Montgomery and Patterson astonish with this fact-driven turtle tribute. Realistic, almost photographic, acrylic paintings capture diverse turtle species. Every page is an authoritative delight in this conservation-minded ode poised to turn anyone into a turtle lover." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) (The Book of Turtles) "A stunning book that will delight readers of any age, filled with interesting facts about the turtles' life cycles, their eating habits, and even a few myths." -- School Library Journal (starred review) (The Book of Turtles) "Acclaimed science writer Montgomery introduces turtles to young readers. [A] pattern, consisting of short, informative paragraphs written in Montgomery's easy journalistic style and accompanied by a detailed acrylic-paint illustration complementing the text, continues throughout.

Fascinating." -- Horn Book (starred review) (The Book of Turtles) "In this inviting book, Montgomery introduces turtles with facts, observations, and an irrepressible admiration for the critters as well as a knack for seeing things from their perspective. A beautiful, informative introduction to turtles." -- Booklist (starred review).