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Furious Turtle

Illustrated by Andrea Tsurumi
Hardcover
11"W x 9"H | 20 oz | 12 per carton
On sale Jul 07, 2026 | 32 Pages | 9781368103756
Age 3-7 years

When everything goes wrong for Turtle during the school carnival, he becomes shell-shakingly furious. How will he get through the rest of this obnoxious day?

This second book in the Forest School of Big Feelings series from Lisa Frenkel Riddiough and Andrea Tsurumi offers a relatable look at tackling big feelings, losing with grace, and discovering your own calm in the face of chaos.


The carnival was just beginning.
Turtle had grand plans for winning!

He tried to hit the striker bell
but accidentally whacked his shell.

From arcade games to the beanbag toss,
Turtle’s fury grew with each upsetting loss.


What is Turtle to do when his fishing pole breaks, he isn't the winner of the drawing contest, his number isn't chosen during the prize walk, and the arcade machine won't accept his token?

He gets frustrated, flabbergasted, and, of course, furious!

But with help from his teacher Ms. Bunny, Turtle learns how to transform his anger into peace.
Lisa Frenkel Riddiough is the author of LETTERS TO LIVE BY, which School Library Journal called, “Creative, humorous, and thought-provoking,” in a starred review. Of her second book, PIE-RATS!, Kirkus said, “Here be treasure!” Lisa is a graduate of Hamline University’s MFAC program in writing for children and young adults, and splits her time between Northern California and Idaho. Learn more at lisariddiough.com.

Andrea Tsurumi is an author, illustrator, and cartoonist. Their first book, ACCIDENT!,  was named an NPR Great Read, and their second, CRAB CAKE, won the Red Clover Book Award. I’M ON IT!, an Elephant & Piggie Like Reading Book, which was named both a Kirkus and Parents Magazine best book of the year. Andrea lives in Philadelphia with their spouse and very serious dog. Learn more at AndreaTsurumi.com.
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About

When everything goes wrong for Turtle during the school carnival, he becomes shell-shakingly furious. How will he get through the rest of this obnoxious day?

This second book in the Forest School of Big Feelings series from Lisa Frenkel Riddiough and Andrea Tsurumi offers a relatable look at tackling big feelings, losing with grace, and discovering your own calm in the face of chaos.


The carnival was just beginning.
Turtle had grand plans for winning!

He tried to hit the striker bell
but accidentally whacked his shell.

From arcade games to the beanbag toss,
Turtle’s fury grew with each upsetting loss.


What is Turtle to do when his fishing pole breaks, he isn't the winner of the drawing contest, his number isn't chosen during the prize walk, and the arcade machine won't accept his token?

He gets frustrated, flabbergasted, and, of course, furious!

But with help from his teacher Ms. Bunny, Turtle learns how to transform his anger into peace.

Creators

Lisa Frenkel Riddiough is the author of LETTERS TO LIVE BY, which School Library Journal called, “Creative, humorous, and thought-provoking,” in a starred review. Of her second book, PIE-RATS!, Kirkus said, “Here be treasure!” Lisa is a graduate of Hamline University’s MFAC program in writing for children and young adults, and splits her time between Northern California and Idaho. Learn more at lisariddiough.com.

Andrea Tsurumi is an author, illustrator, and cartoonist. Their first book, ACCIDENT!,  was named an NPR Great Read, and their second, CRAB CAKE, won the Red Clover Book Award. I’M ON IT!, an Elephant & Piggie Like Reading Book, which was named both a Kirkus and Parents Magazine best book of the year. Andrea lives in Philadelphia with their spouse and very serious dog. Learn more at AndreaTsurumi.com.
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