Children's Storybook Series

Coastal adventures that teach counting, colors, and emotions.

Join Gert the SEE Turtle as she explores the shoreline, learns about the world around her, and helps young readers discover early learning concepts through playful stories.

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  • Counting and number play
  • Colors inspired by the coast
  • Gentle emotional learning
3 featured books Easy starting points for families, classrooms, and story time.
SEE = Science, Education, and Exploration The core learning idea behind every Gert adventure.
Coastal inspiration Stories rooted in curiosity, kindness, and the South Carolina shore.
Featured Books

Start with Gert's featured adventures

Download the featured Gert the SEE Turtle books and explore stories designed to make early learning feel fun, visual, and memorable.

Cover of Gert the SEE Turtle in Counting
Numbers

Gert the SEE Turtle in Counting

Gert explores the coast while helping children learn numbers through playful seaside discoveries.

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Cover of Gert the SEE Turtle in Colors Colors Everywhere
Colors

Colors Colors Everywhere

From white surfboards to orange sunsets, Gert discovers color all around the sea and shoreline.

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Cover of Gert the SEE Turtle in Emotions at the Ocean
Feelings

Emotions at the Ocean

Gert learns about fear, surprise, anger, gratitude, and trust in a gentle story about feelings.

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About Gert

Meet a curious loggerhead with a love for discovery

Gert is a curious loggerhead sea turtle who lives along the South Carolina coast. Rather than swimming away with her siblings, she stays near the beach to explore, observe, and learn.

SEE stands for Science, Education, and Exploration

That idea sits at the heart of the series: children are invited to notice the world around them, ask questions, and enjoy learning through warm, playful stories.

Illustration of Gert the SEE Turtle
Meet the Author

Created by Maxine Moody Poston

Inspired by the South Carolina coast and a lifelong love of storytelling, Maxine created the Gert books to help children learn to read, count, recognize colors, understand emotions, and stay curious about the world.

Maxine Moody Poston at a local author expo
Maxine Moody Poston signing books

A warm, educational approach to story time

The series was originally created to help her own children learn, and it continues that same mission: combining imagination, coastal adventure, and early learning into books that are welcoming, playful, and memorable.

Whether the story is about counting, colors, or feelings, every book is designed to support read-aloud moments, encourage conversation, and make learning feel natural.

FAQ

Quick answers for parents, readers, and classrooms

What age range is the series best for?

The books are a strong fit for young children, early readers, and families looking for engaging read-aloud stories.

What does SEE mean?

SEE stands for Science, Education, and Exploration, the learning framework that guides the series.

Can I preview the books online?

Yes. Each featured title includes a PDF link so visitors can open a book and explore the artwork and story.

Start Reading With Gert

Bring the Gert the SEE Turtle series to young readers today.

Pick a story, open a sample PDF, and discover a brighter way to build curiosity and confidence.

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