Then, when he encounters the unsettling vastness of the living room rug, he stops, thinks, and musters up the courage to go on. When he decides he must find her, he uses the resources in his environment (rocks, cushions, a boot, etc.) to begin his journey. Readers will recognize his child-like devotion to Sarah and relate to his missing her. Truman shows genuine concern when Sarah leaves him behind. Their apartment is a refuge from the loud, roaring city below. From the first page, when we meet Truman as he sits on a napkin adorably munching on a miniature tortoise-sized donut, there's a lot to love. This wonderfully written and illustrated story reminds readers that doing hard things is something to be proud of, even if it may seem small to others. This sweet twist on a first-day-of-school story about the love of a tortoise for his little girl is a crowd-pleaser. The art gives a miniature-tortoise's-eye-view of the world, which is sure to delight young readers.
Truman's determined pursuit of his owner shows youngsters that love makes you brave, doing hard things might help you feel proud, and that a hug can melt away all your worries. Truman exhibits persistence, bravery, and optimism as he faces obstacles on his journey across the living room to the front door. Sarah and Truman are incredibly relatable characters as they peacefully "play" together.
A small pet tortoise named Truman faces the impossible task of finding his Sarah after she leaves their peaceful apartment with a big backpack and stays away for much too long.
Parents need to know that Truman, by Jean Reidy and illustrated by Lucy Ruth Cummins, is an epic pet-owner love story. Sarah and her mother have pale skin and dark hair other characters are racially diverse. Sarah and he both are thoughtful, peaceful, and immensely likeable. He overcomes obstacles and fears in his quest to find his best friend, to whom he is devoted. Truman is a plucky and admirable character.
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