{"product_id":"turtle-tears","title":"Turtle Tears","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eTurtle Tears is a tender and heart-warming children's picture book by Kalkadoon woman Megan Albany, beautifully illustrated by award-winning artist Paul Seden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eRuby's Nan is grieving after the death of Pop. She cries all the time, and Ruby isn't quite sure what to do when someone she loves is so sad.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eNan remembers a special holiday she and Pop took to South America, where they saw turtles crying tears that butterflies drank. She explains that turtles share their tears, and Ruby begins to understand that crying and sharing feelings can be part of healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThrough Ruby and Nan's story, \u003cem\u003eTurtle Tears\u003c\/em\u003e gently explores grief, loss, love, family, sadness, healing and emotional wellbeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThe story reassures young readers that it is natural to cry when we are sad and that grief can include both difficult moments and moments of happiness. It provides a gentle starting point for conversations about what happens when someone we love dies and how families can support one another through grief.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThe book also introduces children to the fascinating natural phenomenon of turtles crying tears that are consumed by butterflies — a real behaviour known as lachryphagy.\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 gentle story about grief:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps children understand that sadness and crying are natural responses to loss.\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\u003eSupports emotional conversations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gives families and educators a gentle way to talk about feelings and grief.\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\u003eCelebrates family memories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows how memories of someone we love can bring both sadness and happiness.\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\u003eBeautifully illustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paul Seden's artwork brings warmth and lightness to a sensitive story.\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\u003eA hopeful read:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reminds children that healing can include moments of connection, laughter and joy.\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 Turtle Tears\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:\u003c\/strong\u003e Megan Albany\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\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paul Seden\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 Kalkadoon\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\u003eIllustrator's heritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wuthathi and Muralag\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\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 9781922613943\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 26 May 2026\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 4–10 years\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 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 Grief, loss, family, healing, emotions, love, memory and emotional wellbeing\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\u003eTurtle Tears\u003c\/em\u003e is a thoughtful choice for families, educators and libraries looking for children's books about grief, loss, healing, emotions and family.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62385838489970,"sku":"SQ7486444","price":27.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/8204\/9650\/files\/TurtleTearscover.webp?v=1789895994","url":"https:\/\/rileycallieresources.com.au\/products\/turtle-tears","provider":"Riley Callie Resources","version":"1.0","type":"link"}