Twig and Turtle 5: Time for Teamwork

Twig and Turtle #5

by Jennifer Richard Jacobson

A handy girl business quickly becomes a headache when Twig stretches herself too thin and has to ask her friends for help in the fifth book in the Twig and Turtle chapter book series, perfect for fans of Ivy and Bean and Judy Moody.

Inspired by helping out at Sudsy's, Twig sets up her own business doing odd jobs. Little sister Turtle, Angela, David, and all of Twig's other friends want to be a part of this new venture, too, but Twig is determined that she wants to do this all on her own. And she's really good at it!

But success can be very tricky, and when Twig overpromises her services to too many people, she doesn't know where to turn. Her DYI is looking like it's destined for disaster. Thankfully, a sister and some good friends know the perfect fix for her big some elbow grease and a little teamwork.

In the fifth book in the Twig and Turtle chapter book series, themes of entrepreneurship, determination, and teamwork take center stage. Fans of Ivy and Bean and Judy Moody will find this latest installment hard to resist.

112 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 16, 2021

About the author

Jennifer has spent three decades writing award-winning fiction and nonfiction for children. Amongst her titles are picture books: THIS IS MY ROOM (NO TIGERS ALLOWED) and OH, CHICKADEE!; chapter books: Andy Shane series and Twig and Turtle series; middle grade novels: SMALL AS AN ELEPHANT, PAPER THINGS, THE DOLLAR KIDS, CRASHING IN LOVE; and young adult novels: THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF WHY I HATE HER and STAINED. Her awards and honors include ALA Best Books For Young Adults, Publishers Weekly Best Books, NYPL Best Books for Teens, Parents Choice Gold Award, IRA Young Adult’s Choice, ILA Social Justice Award, NTCE Charlotte Huck Honorable Mention, Bank Street Best Books of the Year, and Junior Library Guild Selections as well as many state awards. She lives in mid-coast Maine with her husband.

Reviews

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some good lessons about responsibility.

[Jill · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the Twig and Turtle series for the gentle way in which it teaches young readers socio-emotional skills. In Time for Teamwork, Twig learns an important lesson about learning to ask for and receive help, and about not over-committing herself.

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

After hearing others lavish praise on her sister Turtle for being so enterprising, Twig decides that maybe she, too, can earn money and start a business. After passing out flyers among her neighbors, she becomes incredibly busy doing odd jobs. She even says no to fun times in the snow with her friends and rebuffs their offers to help her. But Twig quickly realizes that she's bitten off more than she can chew as she isn't able to finish one task before needing to complete another one and she's woefully underestimated how much time and focus each job requires. When everything falls apart and there are mishaps all around her, Twig has to ask for help and narrow her focus. The text and illustrations in this book depict Twig's determination but how she struggles with time management as she even loses a client's dog and another one's possessions. This reliable series--this is the fifth title--about a family living in a tiny house and downsizing is relatable and humorous while offering some important life lessons.