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Mr Darwin's Tortoise
Adventure in the Galapagos with the world's greatest scientist
Mr Darwin's Tortoise
Adventure in the Galapagos with the world's greatest scientist
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Description
A perfect introduction to the world's greatest evolutionary biologist for all young explorers in a charming, fictional story illustrated in full colour, about an inquisitive boy who meets Charles Darwin and discovers a shared sense of wonder for the natural world.
Antonio lives in the Galápagos Islands and wants to know everything about everything – he never stops asking questions! One day he meets a stranger called Mr Darwin who also asks a lot of questions. Antonio shows him the wildlife around the island, including the cactus trees and lizards and the tortoise eggs which have yet to hatch. In return Mr Darwin shows Antonio all the things he has collected on his travels, like his beetle collection. When the tortoises hatch, Antonio gives one to Mr Darwin as a present, so that he always remembers his visit to the Islands and his young friend.
Product details
| Published | Aug 04 2026 |
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| Format | Hardback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Pages | 32 |
| ISBN | 9781035918706 |
| Imprint | Zephyr |
| Dimensions | 267 x 226 mm |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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Reviews
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This short, uplifting picture book will win Darwin some new fans.
The Telegraph
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Children will delight in the imagined encounter between the two naturalists, Darwin and Antonio, especially as it is the young boy who is teaching the adult about wildlife and the island's famous inhabitants - giant tortoises.
Children's Books Ireland
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This beautifully created book, which features accurate illustrations of Darwin, his ship The Beagle, and Galápagos flora and fauna, is the perfect, child-friendly introduction to the famous evolutionary scientist and his ground-breaking discoveries
The Lancashire Post
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Mr Darwin's Tortoise is a delightful story which celebrates curiosity, being interested in everything and the importance of asking questions! An excellent addition to any collection about Darwin
Through the Bookshelf Reviews
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An absolutely stunning picture book for young readers of 5+ celebrating the awe and wonder of the natural world and encouraging them to become explorers of a wonderfully diverse environment.
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