Turtle in July

Turtle in July is a 1989 children's picture book by Marilyn Singer and it is illustrated by Jerry Pinkney. It comprises a collection of animal poems and what they each experience during various times of the year.

Reception
A review of Turtle in July by Booklist, called it "both fresh and engaging", noted "The animal poems, framed by the seasons of the year, are sharply evocative", and recommended it " for both poetry and nature units."

Turtle in July has also been reviewed by School Library Journal, and Publishers Weekly,

Awards

 * 1989 CCBC Choice
 * 1989 New York Times 10 Best Illustrated Books of the Year
 * 1993 National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Adventuring with Books book