A Children’s Adventure Book Series

Gert the SEE Turtle

Join Gert, a curious little sea turtle, as she explores the beaches and ocean life of the South Carolina coast. Through colorful adventures and lovable characters, Gert introduces young readers to early learning concepts like counting, colors, and emotions while fostering curiosity about the natural world.

Gert is a Finalist in the 20th Annual National Indie Excellence® Awards!

Gert is a Finalist in the 20th Annual National Indie Excellence® Awards!

Gert is a Finalist in the 20th Annual National Indie Excellence® Awards!

Gert is a Finalist in the 20th Annual National Indie Excellence® Awards!

Gert is a Finalist in the 20th Annual National Indie Excellence® Awards!

Gert is a Finalist in the 20th Annual National Indie Excellence® Awards!

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Gert The SEE Turtle in: Counting

Children learn numbers through playful seaside discoveries as Gert encounters dancing crabs, racing sea horses, leaping dolphins, and other ocean friends. Each page introduces counting in a fun and memorable way that builds early math confidence.

Gert the SEE Turtle in: Colors, Colors Everywhere

Bright coastal scenes help young readers learn colors. From blue beach buckets on the sand to a bright orange setting sun, children explore the beauty and colors of the seaside along with Gert.

Gert the SEE Turtle in: Emotions at the Ocean

Gert experiences emotions like happiness, fear, gratefulness, and forgiveness while exploring all around the beach. These gentle stories help children understand emotional awareness and develop empathy.

Meet Gert!

Gert is a curious young loggerhead sea turtle who lives along the beautiful South Carolina coast. While her siblings swim out into the deep ocean, Gert decides to stay on the beach and learn all she can as she explores the amazing world around her.


With her “pearls of wisdom” necklace from her mother and her conch shell sailboat, Gert sets out on adventures along the beach where she learns counting, colors and emotions.


Science

Education

Exploration


Through Gert’s adventures, children are encouraged to ask questions, discover nature, and develop a lifelong love of learning.

About the Author

Maxine Moody Poston

Maxine Moody Poston is the author and illustrator of the Gert the SEE Turtle series. Inspired by the natural beauty of the South Carolina coast and a love and respect for sea turtles, she created Gert to encourage children to enjoy observing and learning about their world every day. 


Her stories celebrate marine life, coastal environments, and the joy of discovery.

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