Turtle with a Toolbox

by Beth Ferry, Dudolf (Illustrator)

Genres: Picture Books, Construction, Storytime, Animals, Childrens

32 pages, Hardcover

Published June 16, 2026

About the author

Beth Ferry is the author of the picture books Stick and Stone and Land Shark. Her family has cared for myriad pets, including two land sharks, a hedgehog, a blue-tongued skink, and a heap of hamsters, but her absolutely perfect pet is an English bulldog named Winston. She lives in New Jersey.

Reviews

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is really cute.
And who doesn't love a friend called Bob?

[H. L. Reyes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my gosh this is such a gem of a book! Turtle With A Toolbox by Beth Ferry is a must-read for children. Turtle works hard to create a castle masterpiece of a home for him and animal friends. Young kids can get an inside view of what goes into building in a way that is comprehensive and inspiring. I love that turtle comes prepared and is up for the job - GREAT!

[Melanie Hetrick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Turtle carries a toolbox wherever he goes. He always has tools on hand in case he wants to build a treehouse, for example. With help from his friend Beaver, a castle treehouse is quickly built and ready to enjoy.

[Sheri · Rating 3 out of 5]

Picture book about a turtle with tools who helps fix the brother things in the forest with the help of a beaver and other forest animals to make a fine castle or home for all to enjoy. Simple text and colorful illustrations and easy read for first grade children and others.

[Claire · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the illustrations that the Dudolf does! This book is gorgeous. IS the snail screaming because it's moving so fast....? Well as fast a a turtle can go! I do have one question... Did they build their home in front of the Owls home? The one in the tree. Did they just totally block their view?

[Sarah Threlkeld · Rating 4 out of 5]

Darling rhyming story about a group of animal friends building a treehouse.

[Hannah · Rating 4 out of 5]

absolutely adorable illustrations and text. my story time boys will love this.

[Jaime · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great for a read aloud—4K!!

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is adorable! I can't wait to use it during a tools/building storytime for preschoolers and younger.

[Caroline · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute, but almost too much rhyming