Meet some sweet young readers of Myrtle the Purple Turtle!
Above are Elias, almost 5, and Ava, 7, reading the book at their home near Toronto. Their mother Wendy kindly sent this photo and captions it: “Big Sis reading to Elias. It was picture day at school, hence why Elias has a tie on. :)”
And here’s Ava’s review:
And this is Arianna, at home in Wisconsin.
Arianna’s grandmother Karen adds this advice for anyone thinking of buying a copy of the book:
“Buy two. One for your bookshelf and one for your local school.”
Great advice. I’ve also heard from two individuals in the U.S. who told me they each bought an extra copy and gave it to their local library.
A common refrain I hear from adults about Myrtle? It’s this, voiced by Ava and Elias’ mom Wendy:
“Myrtle has such a powerful message and one that Shawn and I try to instil in both our kids. I wish this story was around when I was a kid.”
Thank you, Ava, Elias, Wendy, Shawn, Arianna and Karen!
Please keep sending those photos and reviews from your young relatives and friends, everyone. I love them!
Myrtle the Purple Turtle is available at:
Cynthia Reyes 
Ahhhh, so sweet!
That’s exactly what I thought too!
Ever so lovely. And I like the way the book is a perfect size for young hands, and it can be read together with a sibling or a best friend cuddlie toy.
Good point!
Aw…what sweet reviews! I love to see those smiling faces.
Great reviews from the readers who really matter–the kids!
Thank you, Kerry. Hope you’re doing well and will check in shortly.
Lovely way to celebrate a lovely book.
Thank you!
Hope more and more people find the book and share it.
Me too, Karen! You started a trend!
I just shared it on my facebook page.
Yay!!
The best reviews of all 🙂
Such sweet pictures! And yes to Myrtle’s message!!!!!!!
Wow! There are all the reviews and comments you need, Cynthia!! 😀😃 Just wonderful…heartwarming! 😀
This is wonderful, Cynthia! Thank you for sharing. 🙂
Beautiful reviews. I’m glad your book and loving messages are being shared. Congrats Cynthia!
Those are spontaneous and credible advices . Good start, Cynthia .
The photos of the children reading the book are wonderful.
Love ❤
Michel
What touching cute pictures!
That is so nice to see! Actually their faces say it all – no words needed!
How thrilling to have such wonderful reviews from the children. Well done:-)
Children have the answer & true response to a great book! They are the judges!
I knew the kids would love it. What’s not to like about a purple turtle!
Children mean what they say, and they love Myrtle the Purple Turtle. What wonderful photos and reviews! Well done, Cynthia!
Thanks very much, Lavinia!
Such wonderful reviews from the children! Well done, Cynthia!
Thanks, Clare. I’m still picturing you curled up in colourful pyjamas, reading Myrtle. Tee hee…..
Harumph!!
I’ve put a couple in my cart. I don’t have grandchildren but I have a friend or two with them so I’ll send them along. I love the premise of this book and it should be shared. Great photos of smiling faces. Wishing you great success with this.
Your wishes are much appreciated and I thank you for them. I’m honoured you have put a couple copies in your cart too!
Love these. What a great way to market the book.
Thank you!
Good idea, I’ll get another copy for the library. My copy (read within five minutes of receiving it and it is brilliant) is for a newborn baby, so I’ll have to wait a bit.
Bless you, dear Hilary! Thank you!
Beautiful pictures. ❤ Children and books go together like cake and ice cream–they belong together. 🙂 Congratulations, dear Cynthia.
Blessings ~ Wendy
I like that! “like cake and ice cream – they belong together.” I’ll have to borrow that some time!
My family inspired this thought; they loved our shelves and shelves of children’s books. I’ve kept most of them for their children.
Wonderful reviews by your young readers! Difference is what actually should be celebrated because the way internet pushes people to become all the same, like the same, eat the same, dress the same is going nowhere and it is taking us nowhere. Distinction is what matters and being special with every different feature is great. Such message should be supported more often. Therefore, you’re doing a great job.
Thank you, Inese, for your kind and thoughtful comment.
How nice too that they shared their photos with you! Here’s to Myrtle!
Very nice indeed, Tina. I love these photos. They make me smile.
Great post! Lovely photos!
Thank you! They make me smile.
You are welcome!
Sweet photos. There is nothing like rave reviews from your target audience!
Rave reviews and sweet photos make my day, Jeanne. And nice comments like yours. Thank you.
I see aspiring and inspired writers of the future with the youthful reviews!
-Oscar
Well said. I’ve heard from a young woman who aspires to be an illustrator. By “young woman”, I mean I think she is about 8.
Absolutely fabulous!