And Still the Turtle Watched

Synopsis of And Still the Turtle Watched

«And Still the Turtle Watched» is a children's picture book by Sheila MacGill-Callahan, published by Puffin Books in paperback (32 pages, in English).

A stone turtle carved on a cliff by the river, considered the eyes of Manitou, protects the Delaware people, who visit it every summer. Over time fewer children come and strangers destroy the land, threatening the turtle's existence. The story asks whether this symbol of hope can be saved in the face of environmental pollution.

With illustrations by Barry Moser. Part of the Picture Puffins collection. The work was originally published in 1991; the present edition is from 1996.

Suitable for readers aged 3 to 7, especially those who enjoy stories about animals, nature, and caring for the environment.