Two Turtles

Terrence and Frank are in trouble. And it’s their own fault, really. This laugh- out-loud turtle tale shows that sometimes the best way forward is teamwork.

Fans of Jon Klassen and Mac Barnett will love this past-paced picture book where winning isn’t everything—especially when you’re plummeting with your best frenemy.

Terrence and Frank are turtles. Everything is a competition between them. Frank fell off a cliff. Terrence jumped! And now they’re both falling as they race each other to the bottom. But turtles aren't meant to fall.

What will become of them? Can YOU help

With humor and heart and fabulous illustrations, this is destined to be a classic storytime favorite.

Author(s): Kiah Thomas, Jake A. Minton
Publisher: Charlesbridge
Published: 9/15/2026
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Size / Weight: 10.3 in H | 8.4 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.8 lb Wt
ISBN: 9781623548407


About the Author

Kiah Thomas is one of Australia's most exciting new voices. She is the author of the middle-grade novel The Callers and an illustrated series called Lone Wolf. Kiah lives on Wurundjeri land in Naarm/Melbourne, Australia, with her husband and three children.

Author Residence: Australia

Author Hometown: Australia

Jake A. Minton is an illustrator who lives on Bundjalung Country near Byron Bay, about two hours south of Brisbane, Australia. After being shortlisted for the Little Hare Illustration Prize in 2020, he went on to illustrate There's No Such Book and Inked, a graphic novel. Jake is also the illustrator of the Zombie Diaries series. www.instagram.com/jakemintonillustration

Illustrator Residence:Australia

Illustrator Hometown:Australia