Melvin and the Boy

Melvin and the Boy by Castillo, Lauren. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780805089295.

When a little boy sees a turtle basking in the sun at the park, he thinks hes found the perfect pet. But when they get home, the boy soon discovers that the only time the turtle comes out of his shell is at bath time. Is it possible that the turtle would be happiest back in the pond? After all, its always bath time there! Lauren Castillos beautiful art gives this gentle story about finding the right pet--and, in the end, doing whats right for that pet―a timeless, classic feel.