Tudley Didn't Know is a whimsical story about a pond-living (painted) turtle who adopts other animals' behaviors, simply because he doesn't know he can't Tudley flies like a bird, sings like a katydid, hops like a frog, and glows like a firefly. He uses all his special behaviors to help other animals. Will Tudley's new friends help him when he needs help? While fictional in nature, this story is a great way to open discussions with pre-school and early elementary grade students about animal behaviors and adaptations. John Himmelman uses his extensive knowledge of field and forest animals to weave a wonderful story and his illustrations will be enjoyed by all, adults and children alike. The Creative Mind section has teaching trivia, crafts and games about the various animal adaptations. All Sylvan Dell titles feature free educational resources at www.SylvanDellPublishing.com, including the "For Creative Minds" sections and additional teaching activities.