Lovers of Sea Turtles rejoice! This World Turtle Day, a set of beautiful children's books will be launched with 100% of the profits going towards caring for Sea Turtles in the wild.

SEA LIFE Aquariums across Australia and New Zealand have joined forces to launch the set of four stunningly illustrated children's books, each telling the unique, true tale of a local Sea Turtle, cared for by aquariums including SEA LIFE Sydney, SEA LIFE Melbourne, SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast and SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's in Auckland.

The gorgeous bedtime stories explore the dangers that turtles face in the wild and touch on themes such as adventure, hardship, courage, accepting being different and the nurturing care of those who looked after these turtles.

Written and illustrated by the talented Kirsty Esson – artist, turtle lover and SEA LIFE team member – these books are for any children who love Sea Turtles and want to learn how they too can help these majestic creatures in the wild.  

Ms Esson said: “I'm so excited that I've been able to bring some important messages about our turtles to life through the power of storytelling, all whilst raising money for the SEA LIFE Trust”.

Ms Esson continued: “My aim was to tell these true stories in a simple, fun and informative way so that whist enjoying these books, children also take away some learnings about the real threats facing marine life”.

Retailing at just $15, the profits from the sale of these books will be donated to registered charity the SEA LIFE Trust who will in turn put the funds to use on conservation campaigns, scientific research and inspiring education – all in the name of the majestic creatures who are facing very real threats in the wild.

The books will be for sale online from 23rd May – World Turtle Day - for a limited time only so if you want to purchase a storybook with a difference, buy now so you don't miss out! Purchases can be made from your local SEA LIFE attraction's gift shop, with the purchase of a ticket to your local aquarium or online here: https://shop.sydneyaquarium.com.au/collections/world-turtle-day.

Blair the Loggerhead Turtle: A true, uplifting story about a turtle that came into the care of SEA LIFE Melbourne weighing just 4.5kg and exhausted, dehydrated and malnourished.  For more info visit: https://www.visitsealife.com/melbourne/conservation/blair-the-loggerhead-turtle-storybook/

Iluka the Hybrid Hatchling: This is tale of a turtle who is a little different than most. Cared for by SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast, this story also explores the dangers that Sea Turtles face in the wild. For more information visit: https://www.visitsealife.com/sunshine-coast/information/news/launch-of-new-turtle-books/

Plugga the Green Sea Turtle: Home to SEA LIFE Sydney, this story tells the tale of Plugga, a beautiful Sea Turtle who has been in human care for his whole life after he was found injured and in need of a home. For more info visit: https://www.visitsealife.com/sydney/conservation/sea-life-trust-turtle-books/

Calvin the Green Sea Turtle: Calvin is a story of hope after he was nursed back to health by the team at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's and teaches us to never give up hope, no matter how impossible it may seem. For more info visit: www.visitsealife.com/auckland/conservation/ktmwt-turtle-books/

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