A turtle’s guide to friendship, empathy, and thoughtful choices.
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Why Families & Classrooms Love It
With vibrant illustrations and an easy-to-understand story, Trixie the Thoughtful Turtle is a perfect social skills book for kids ages 4–7. Parents, teachers, and counselors use Trixie’s adventures to spark conversations about empathy, respect, and making good choices.
Perfect For
- Parents, teachers, and caregivers looking for children’s social skills books
- SEL lessons in preschool–1st grade classrooms
- School counselors teaching friendship and self-control
- Storytime that sparks meaningful conversations
About the Book
Meet Trixie, a fun-loving turtle who loves to make silly faces and funny voices. But sometimes, her silliness gets in the way of her friends’ learning.
In this heartwarming story, Trixie learns that making thoughtful choices and balancing fun with respect can be incredibly rewarding.
What Kids Will Learn
- How actions affect others
- The difference between expected and unexpected choices
- The importance of thinking before acting
- Lessons in kindness, decision-making, impulse control, and independence
Related Resources and Activities
Trixie the Thoughtful Turtle Companion Curriculum
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Meet More Caring Critters!
If your kids loved Trixie’s silly (but thoughtful!) adventures, they’ll also connect with Felipe the Feeling Frog – a cheerful frog who shows children that all feelings are okay, and teaches strategies to manage both “easy” and “hard” feelings.
The Caring Critters series helps children ages 4–7 grow their social-emotional skills with lovable characters and meaningful lessons.
Other books in the series include:
🐸 Felipe the Feeling Frog – A fun journey to understanding emotions
🐆 Charlie the Calm Cheetah – (coming soon!)
🦔 Harriet the Helpful Hedgehog – (coming soon!)
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