Melvin and the Boy

 by Lauren Castillo

Summary: When a boy finds a turtle basking in the sun at the park he thinks he has found the perfect pet, but the turtle only seems happy at bath time. Includes facts about turtles.

This is a cute book about caring for pets, especially turtles. The text encourages people to leave animals born in the wild in the wild.

Interest Level: ages 2-grade 3
Reading Level: grade 2