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Gert the SEE Turtle – A Children’s Adventure Book Series

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.

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Counting with Gert!

Children learn numbers through playful seaside discoveries as Gert meets crabs, fish, shells, and other ocean friends. Each page introduces counting in a fun and memorable way that builds early math confidence.

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Emotions at the Ocean

Gert experiences feelings like happiness, fear, gratitude, and forgiveness while exploring the shoreline. These gentle stories help children understand emotional awareness and develop empathy.

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Colors with Gert

Bright coastal scenes help young readers recognize colors in nature. From golden sand to blue ocean waves, children explore the beauty of the seaside while learning color recognition.

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About Gert the See Turtle

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 near the shore to explore the amazing world around her.

With her conch shell sailboat and a necklace of “pearls of wisdom” from her mother, Gert sets out on adventures along the beach where she meets fascinating sea creatures, observes nature, and learns valuable life lessons.

The name SEE Turtle carries a special meaning.

SEE stands for:

S – Science

E – Education

E – Exploration

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

Meet 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 lifelong love of storytelling, she created Gert to help young readers explore the world through curiosity, imagination, and kindness.

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

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Begin the adventure today and help children discover the magic of learning through the world of Gert the SEE Turtle.

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