Reviews “The Tiny Turtle of the Marsh is a wonderful educational tool for a habitat and a turtle practically in the backyards of millions of people along America’s East and Gulf Coasts. Even better, The Tiny Turtle includes handy resources like an illustrated glossary, a guide to barrier islands, and terrapin conservation information. Now parents, teachers, and children can take the next step from reading... to actually helping terrapins.” -Phil Broder, Director Of Education, Wetlands Institute, Stone Harbor, NJ “Bob Palmatier’s book The Tiny Turtle of the Marsh captures the essence of these magnificent animals of the salt marsh and will have a far-reaching positive impact on the conservation of diamondback terrapins. Educating children and their parents about natural habitats and their inhabitants through this intriguing story will do a great service for keeping this species as part of the vibrant coastal ecosystem.” -J. Whitfield Gibbons, Professor Emeritus, and Head, SREL Outreach, University of Georgia, Savannah River Ecology Lab, Aiken, South Carolina “The diamondback terrapin is a flagship species for the salt marsh ecosystem that it lives in. The Tiny Turtle of the Marsh is an excellent resource to educate children about the natural history and threats this species faces. The illustrations and the story are captivating. It’s a “must read” for children interested in wild creatures and the habitats they live in.” -Terry M. Norton, DVM, DACZM, Director and Veterinarian, Georgia Sea Turtle Center, Jekyll Island, Georgia “For several decades the conservation community has been frustrated with our state and federal agencies’ inability to alter the direction of declining diamond-back terrapin populations. The Tiny Turtle of the Marsh could prove to be a turning point in all this. It is a simple straightforward children’s book on terrapins and their salt marsh habitat, but it also nails all the key conservation issues and makes readers care. In the end it will be the concerned public that turns the tide on this unresolved and growing problem: Palmatier’s book is the perfect primer.” - David S. Lee, The Tortoise Reserve, White Lake, NC “The road to a life-long interest in natural history and conservation advocacy sometimes begins with a children’s book about the lives of wild animals. The Tiny Turtle of the Marsh is just such a book as it introduces young readers to the fascinating animals and plants of a tidal salt marsh. The star of this story is a true American treasure- the endearing diamondback terrapin. Readers will have a new fascination for animals they will encounter on the next vacation to the coast.” - Jack Cover, General Curator, National Aquarium- Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland