TUI meets TERRI - a turtle tale

By Heather Anne Gordon

Tui meets Terri - a turtle tale is a gentle Australian story about friendship, listening, and learning to care for the living world.

When Tui the curious Cavoodle visits the Tanunda hills, Tui meets Terri, a wise freshwater turtle who lives in a small pond. As the day unfolds, Terri shares the story of how the pond slowly transformed from a simple water feature into a thriving habitat. Through careful observation, patient learning, and help from knowledgeable volunteers, the humans begin to understand how water, plants, animals, and Country are all connected.

Together, Tui and Terri explore what it means to notice small changes, to learn from mistakes, and to respect the knowledge held within landscapes. From building safe pond edges and planting native reeds, to listening for frogs at night and recognising Peramangk Country, each step reveals how thoughtful care can invite life to return.

Written in a calm, reflective style, this story encourages readers to see habitats everywhere. In gardens, creeks, wetlands, and quiet corners of land. It reminds us that caring for Country does not require grand actions; it begins with listening, patience, and the willingness to learn.

Perfect for families, classrooms, and nature lovers, Tui meets Terri invites readers of all ages to slow down, observe closely, and discover how small acts of care can help the natural world flourish.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 176447113X
• ISBN13: 9781764471138
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Centred in Choice
• Length: 194 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.3" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 6 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 7