Join Katie and her turtle Myrtle on a magical journey that teaches kids emotional resilience, compassion, and the power of asking for help.
Katie receives the perfect birthday gift a little turtle she names Myrtle. They quickly become best friends, sharing every adventure together. But when Katie discovers that loving someone slower than herself can create unexpected challenges, she turns to her parents for help.
With creativity, guidance, and a little sparkle of problem solving, Katie learns how to overcome obstacles and even faces unkindness with kindness and compassion. Along the way, she discovers that asking for help, thinking creatively, and showing empathy can make everyone a winner: the boy, the turtle, and herself!
Bruce M. Wermuth is a father, storyteller, and child psychiatrist who has spent his career helping children grow with confidence and resilience. Inspired by the stories he created for his own kids, he now writes books that teach problem-solving, kindness, and emotional strength.
Friendship
Problem Solving
Kindness
Courage
Creativity
Confidence
Explore a few of the charming illustrations and moments from Myrtle the Turtle. Each page brings Katie and Myrtle’s journey to life with bright colors, heartwarming scenes, and expressive artwork children love.
Heartwarming feedback from parents, teachers, and early readers.
A beautiful story that teaches kindness and courage. My kids ask to read it every night!
The illustrations are stunning, and the message is exactly what children need today.
Katie and Myrtle make problem-solving feel fun and meaningful. A wonderful read for families.
Big Feelings
New Friends
Brave Moments
Learning Together
Heartfelt Adventures
Myrtle the Turtle is a children’s book about a young girl named Katie and her pet turtle, Myrtle. The story focuses on friendship, kindness, and learning to solve problems with creativity and empathy.
Myrtle the Turtle is a children’s book about a young girl named Katie and her pet turtle, Myrtle. The story focuses on friendship, kindness, and learning to solve problems with creativity and empathy.
Myrtle the Turtle is best suited for preschool and early elementary-aged children, especially for read-aloud time with parents or caregivers.
The book teaches kindness, courage, emotional resilience, empathy, and the importance of asking for help when facing challenges.
Myrtle the Turtle was written by Bruce M. Wermuth, a father, storyteller, and child psychiatrist with over 30 years of experience helping children and families.
Yes. Teachers and child counselors often use the book to introduce discussions about problem-solving, kindness, and emotional development.
Yes. A companion story, Katie and the Ducklings, is coming soon and continues the theme of confidence, empathy, and self-worth.
Katie’s journey doesn’t end with Myrtle. A new companion story, Katie and the Ducklings, is on the way as another heartwarming tale that helps children discover confidence, kindness, and their own special strengths.
