Myrtle's Game

by Cynthia Reyes, Lauren Reyes-Grange, Jo Robinson (Illustrator)

Myrtle the Purple Turtle returns with another great adventure! Myrtle and her friends are turned away when they try to join in a game with others. The friends walk away, feeling hurt, but that’s just the start of the story. Find out how Myrtle, Gertie, Hurtle and Snapper solve the problem, in this second picture book about Myrtle the Purple Turtle. A perfect book for children ages 3 to 8 (and adults who like turtles), it follows Myrtle the Purple Turtle -- a bestseller, praised by thousands of children and adults, teachers and librarians around the world. Reviews of Myrtle the Purple Turtle "For those of us who want to teach the children in our lives about acceptance and friendship comes this charming tale of a purple turtle longing to be green that’s perfect to pop into your beach or overnight bag for bedtime reading to little ones. When Myrtle realizes that she’s not the same colour as her playmates, she tries to reinvent herself as someone different. It takes a few humorous attempts to reinvent herself and some help from her friends before she realizes that she’s wonderful just as she is. Inspired by the experience of one of her own daughters, Canadian writer Cynthia Reyes has penned a story with delightful characters and an ever-important every one of us is different, and we’re all extraordinary." - Canadian Living Magazine “This book will be a joy to children who need to be told, again and again, that they are beautiful in the skin they’re in, that the beauty of diversity is one which includes them.” Andrea Torrey Balsara, author and illustrator.“‘Myrtle the Purple Turtle’ is one of the most striking, original children’s books released in recent years.” – Annika, Goodreads“This is a beautifully illustrated children's book, that gently encourages the young to accept that being different should be celebrated.” – Sally, Goodreads“My 3 little girls [ages] 8, 4 and 2, LOVE Myrtle and her adventures towards self-acceptance. The pictures are vibrant, the story is heart-warming and this has quickly become one of our most asked for books in the house. “ – Nadine, Amazon Review“Must read for all young children.” – Sue, Amazon Review“I loved reading this book to my young daughters. It emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance in a very relatable way to young kids and it gave me the opportunity to explain the issue of bullying, friendship and staying true to oneself.” – Jasmine, Amazon Review“A story to be read over and over again.” – Allie, Amazon Review“I loved this story, and even more so, my kids loved it. It has such a powerful and relatable moral. It gave me the opportunity speak to my children about acceptance, kindness, differences in the people we see all around us and to love and respect everyone for who they are, and not how they appear. And most importantly, to love yourself just the way you are.” – Julia, Facebook Review

31 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 5, 2018

About the author

Cynthia Reyes, bestselling author of the "Myrtle the Purple Turtle" illustrated books for children, and "Twigs in My Hair", "An Honest House" and "A Good Home", has written non-fiction stories for anthologies, the Globe and Mail, Huffington Post, Toronto Star and Toronto Life. Cynthia is a former journalist, trainer and executive producer with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, More than a hundred episodes of her programs have appeared on network television.

She has won national and international awards and acclaim for her work as a television producer, journalism trainer and change leader. They include the Diamond Book Award for book of the year, the Children's Broadcast Institute Award for her children's TV programs, the CBC President's Award, the African-Canadian Achievement Award, the Trailblazer Award and the Crystal Award for Outstanding Achievement in Film and Television. She was inducted into Jamaica's Order of Distinction, Commander Level, for her work in improving the quality of journalism in Canada, South Africa and other countries.

Reviews

[Hilary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved the message in this book! My 3 year old just loves the pictures and Myrtle!

[Tim McCarthy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great stories for children and parents alike. Like the first Myrtle book, this one is a must read for the nephews and neices.

[Andrea Stephenson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautifully illustrated picture book with a wonderful message, that continues the journey of Myrtle the Purple Turtle. The first book talked about what it was like to be different and how to ‘love the shell you’re in’. This book continues that theme of difference and belonging – it is about other’s perceptions of what we can do just because of the way we look or who they think we are. It is about not being defined by those prejudices and about being who you are and excelling at it. This is a great book to read with a child to prepare them for their first visit to nursery school or their first group situation where they are trying to find their place. Many children have been in the position of standing on the side-lines, wanting to play but not being accepted, until they find the friends who truly support them and want the best for them. This story is about friendship, supporting one another and showing that we should never let what others’ think stop us from doing what we love. A lovely story that will really appeal to children and would make a great gift.

[Chris The Story Reading Ape · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great little Myrtle story with a lesson for kids (and adults) to learn.
As with the first book, Myrtle the Purple Turtle, the illustrations are excellent.

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[Wendy Macdonald · Rating 5 out of 5]

Myrtle's Game, a sequel to Myrtle the Purple Turtle is another wonderful book about the power of self-acceptance and good friends. Our differences make communities vibrant and stronger--including soccer teams. Well done @CynthiaSReyes and Lauren. Thank you for gifting my grandson and I with your second book. What a blessing you are to children who love to read and be read to.

[Dan Leca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Myrtle is back and ready to take on new adventures! This is a great book about embracing adversity, finding resilience and self acceptance. The story is engaging and the illustrations grab your attention right away. Highly recommend this book for all kids. It's the perfect Christmas gift.