Winston is a new student in his class. Because of health issues, he is bookish and loves to read, especially about turtles. Some of his class bully him. He becomes a Marine Turtle Patrol Volunteer; his job is to watch a certain turtle egg nest on St. Augustine Beach. His teacher ends a unit on sea turtles with a field trip to the beach. The class sees a great final lesson as the baby turtles make their way to the sea, and Winston becomes a class hero. "You'll love, love, love this story! This author doesn't disappoint. Dee Mountcastle touches all the important points in teaching and learning such topics as bullying, meeting individual needs, and the pursuits children are passionate about-all in a lovely story. Every reader will enjoy it!" -Mary Quinn, elementary teacher, K-3 "A very cute story about sea turtles and bullying. The story moves quickly, focused on loggerhead turtles. After the story, a helpful lesson plan provides further information about the other six species of sea turtles, in an informational and interesting manner. Great reading for third grade and up!" -Marie Gallay, elementary teacher, K-3 "Winston Loves Turtles is a brilliantly written picture book which mixes lifelong learning lessons with the love of wildlife. Winston's classmates learn that the value of being open to learning something new can also lead to new friendships. This makes for a perfect story to teach about bullying. This story reminds me, as a schoolteacher, of the impact I can make every day with my students." -Tanya Krien, vice president Community Head Start Early Learning Program "Deirdre Mountcastle writes with warmth and compassion and draws children in with a story that teaches them about themselves, the wider world around them, and the wonders of nature. This book is educational and fun and a must-have for inquisitive child readers." -Christian Kraus, attorney Dee Mountcastle is a retired educator from eastern Long Island. After retiring from teaching elementary school, she taught graduate students in Touro College's master's program, in Childhood Education and Special Education. Dee has always enjoyed writing stories. She is an advocate for the protection of wild animals. Growing up near Great South Bay, she is an experienced sailor, and loves to swim, sail, fish, and snorkel. Her love of the natural interaction of wildlife in those coastal waters led her to write about Florida's protected species. Living in St. Augustine with her husband John and their very active whippet, Dee continues to write stories and poems. The Mountcastles have two sons and three grandchildren who love listening to her many stories. Learn more about the author at www, mountcastlebooks.com. Rose E. Grier Evans is an award-winning book illustrator and has been a professional artist for more than thirty years. She enjoyed working with the author, portraying her vision for Winston, and drawing the illustrations with meaningful details. When not working on art projects, Rose is an advocate for abused children or she is busy tending goats on the family farm. She lives in North Central Florida with her husband, and enjoys spending time with her two grandchildren and other family members.