{"product_id":"turbo-turtle","title":"Turbo Turtle","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eTurbo Turtle is a vibrant Aboriginal children's picture book by Kamilaroi and Euahlayi man Gregg Dreise, sharing a powerful story about respect, responsibility, Country, Elders and finding where you belong.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eIn the Dreamtime, a little lizard hatches from a cluster of eggs, only to be snatched up by an eagle. As he struggles to escape, he loses his tail before the mighty Biamme gives him a safe landing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eBiamme gives the lizard incredible speed and shares sacred Lore with him. But when Turbo Turtle forgets to ask the Elders' permission before hunting on their Country, he must face the consequences of his actions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eHis punishment changes him forever and teaches him an important lesson about respecting Elders, Country and traditional Lore.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThrough colourful storytelling and artwork, Gregg Dreise explores the importance of slowing down, listening, learning from mistakes and understanding where we belong.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTurbo Turtle\u003c\/em\u003e is the fourth book in the Scales and Tails series, following \u003cem\u003eFast Fish\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSuper Snake\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eLethal Lizards\u003c\/em\u003e. Each story combines engaging animal characters with First Nations cultural knowledge and important life lessons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA meaningful First Nations story:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explores respect for Country, Elders and traditional Lore.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Australian animal character:\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow Turbo Turtle's exciting journey from speedy lizard to turtle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEncourages learning from mistakes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows children how our choices can have consequences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplores belonging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Encourages children to think about who they are and where they belong.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart of the Scales and Tails series:\u003c\/strong\u003e Great for readers who enjoy Gregg Dreise's other animal stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turbo Turtle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor \u0026amp; Illustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gregg Dreise\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor's heritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kamilaroi and Euahlayi\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Magabala Books\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scales and Tails, Book 4\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardback\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781922864109\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 November 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3+ \/ early primary\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Nations Children's Picture Book\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThemes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dreamtime, Country, respect, Elders, Lore, belonging, consequences and Australian animals\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTurbo Turtle\u003c\/em\u003e is a wonderful choice for families, educators and libraries looking for Aboriginal children's books, Dreamtime stories for kids, Australian animal stories and First Nations books about Country, respect and belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62385838391666,"sku":"SQ6652012","price":27.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/8204\/9650\/files\/Magabala_Books-Turbo_Turtle_cover_LR.webp?v=1789895992","url":"https:\/\/rileycallieresources.com.au\/products\/turbo-turtle","provider":"Riley Callie Resources","version":"1.0","type":"link"}