This book could not be more perfect! Tiny tortoise Truman loves his Sarah so dearly, but when she leaves home with a big backpack and takes the number 11 bus for the first time, Truman is determined to be brave. An absolutely adorable story with whimsical illustrations, I dare say Truman is my new favorite picture book. Bonus: it received a rare five-star review from my very picky husband!

I love the story of this brave little tortoise. It's a simple story, but one with some great moments. The illustrations really capture Truman's world in a fun and creative way.

Truman's person starts school and the confused and worried little turtle escapes his tank to go search for her. An amusing and feel-good book that children and adults will both enjoy.

Truman the turtle may be small, but his heart is big and filled with love for his owner Sarah. Right from the beginning you'll fall in love with him too!

This book is so sweet! Charming illustrations work with an evocative text to tell a simple story of a turtle who misses his girl and goes on an adventure. We loved it.

Adorable illustrations, repeated alliterative text, and fortitude shown by a brave turtle trying to reach his absent girl Sarah, off on her first day of school.