Pull, Peek, & Play: Run, Turtle, Run! - (Wild Wonders) by Helena Harastova (Board Book)

Book Synopsis

Race from the nest to the sea, and back again!

Follow a green sea turtle's incredible journey, from hatching on a moonlit beach and racing across the sand to the very first splash into the ocean. Years later, watch the same turtle, now fully grown, return to the same beach to lay her own eggs, completing a real and remarkable life cycle.

Featuring a shimmering foil cover and lift-the-flap and slider surprises throughout, this engaging board book brings real wildlife moments to life, from hatching eggs to a thriving coral reef. Designed for curious children ages 2 to 6, it blends early nonfiction learning with imaginative play, making it perfect for repeat reading and discovery.

• Follow a Sea Turtle's Full Life Cycle: From hatching on a sandy beach to racing to the sea, growing up, and returning to lay their own eggs.
• Hands-On Lift-the-Flap and Slider Fun: Move sliders and lift flaps to reveal hidden surprises, from hatching eggs to a curious iguana.
• Real Wildlife Wonders: Introduces green sea turtles, ghost crabs, and a thriving coral reef ecosystem in a real beach setting.
• Shimmering UV Foil Cover: An eye-catching foil-embellished cover adds shine and shelf appeal before the adventure even begins.
• Perfect for Ages 2 to 6: A sturdy, richly illustrated board book built for little hands and repeat read-alouds.

For more than 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children's books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a love of learning in young minds. From novelty and board books to picture books and nonfiction, Albatros Media creates high-quality books designed to inform, delight, and inspire.

About the Author

Helena Harastova is a writer, translator, and mother. She graduated in dramaturgy from the Janacek Academy of Music and Performing Arts, having previously worked for the National Theatre in Brno, Czech Republic. Her most unusual pastime is proofreading texts for errors in spelling, grammar, and style. She lives in Brno, Czech Republic.

Malgorzata Detner is a Poland-based illustrator who has loved drawing since a young age, influenced by her mother's paintings. She followed a career in costume design, focusing on Victorian dresses, but returned to traditional painting and digital illustration after her daughter's birth. She draws vibrantly colored, mysterious, fantastic worlds, animals, and creatures influenced by old animation. She incorporates hand-painted textures in her digital art and loves creating illustrations that remind her of childhood memories. In her free time, she makes needle-felt toys and watches her favorite movies, including Studio Ghibli's Totoro. She lives with her family and pets in Warsaw.