See You Later, Alligator

A friendly tortoise sets off on an adventure but must say goodbye to his friends. Will he ever leave the zoo?

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2021
Publisher: Imagine That Publishing Ltd

When a friendly tortoise sets off on an adventure, he must bid farewell to all his friends. Will he ever leave the zoo?

Comedic illustrations by the super-talented Emma Levey, author and illustrator of Hattie Peck, are the perfect accompaniment for this whimsical rhyming story.

The friendly tortoise, with a twinkle in his eye, sets off on a grand adventure. He bids farewell to his dear friends, the monkeys and the elephants, with a heavy heart. They wave goodbye, promising to keep in touch.

As the tortoise steps out of the zoo, he feels a mix of excitement and nervousness. The world outside is vast and unknown, full of surprises and dangers. But he is determined to make the most of this opportunity.

The tortoise travels through lush forests, over rolling hills, and across sparkling rivers. He meets new creatures, each more fascinating than the last. He learns about different cultures and traditions, and he discovers the beauty of nature in ways he never imagined possible.

But as the days turn into weeks, the tortoise begins to feel homesick. He misses his friends and the familiar surroundings of the zoo. He wonders if he made the right decision to leave.

One day, as the tortoise is resting under a tree, he hears a familiar voice. It's his friend, the monkey, calling out to him. The tortoise is overjoyed and runs to meet his friend.

The monkey tells the tortoise about all the exciting things that have happened in the zoo since he left. The tortoise is amazed and grateful for the update. He realizes that he has made many new friends and learned so much about the world.

The tortoise decides to stay a little longer in the forest. He wants to explore more and make more memories with his new friends. But he knows that he will always cherish the memories of his time in the zoo and the friends he made there.

As the tortoise continues his journey, he learns that true friendship knows no boundaries. Whether you are in a zoo or on the other side of the world, you can always find friends who will support you and be there for you.

In the end, the friendly tortoise returns to the zoo, but he is not the same tortoise that set off on his adventure. He is more confident, more knowledgeable, and more grateful for the experiences he has had.

And his friends, the monkeys and the elephants, are waiting for him with open arms. They are happy to see that their friend has returned, but they are even happier to see that he has grown and learned so much.

The story of the friendly tortoise teaches us that sometimes, taking a chance and stepping out of our comfort zones can lead to the greatest adventures and the most meaningful friendships. It reminds us that we should never be afraid to explore the world and that true friendship knows no boundaries.

Weight: 156g
Dimension: 254 x 254 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781787008571