This was a really well done educational read about the life cycle of sea turtles.
The audio felt like a bite sized episode of National Geographic.
It follows a singular seas turtle from hatching and all the adventures she has along the way to making her own babies.
I do think parents should read this before giving it to their teeny humans since there is some real life trauma that could be hard for littluns.
Highly recommend to anyone curious about sea turtles or just looking for a short interesting read.
Much love to NetGalley & Macmillan Audio for my ALC.

This audiobook is so, so well done! I love the narrator's (Kate Coventry) voice and enthusiasm for the story, as well as the additional sound effects/music. My two daughters - 5yo and 9yo - were captivated the entire ~20 minutes. My poor youngest started to tear up when a crab snatched up one of the baby turtles for dinner. This listens to almost like an informative meditation - it is wonderful! I will be buying a physical copy since I just know the illustrations will be phenomenal! Maddalena Bearzi knocked it out of the park with her comprehensive, beautifully written The Secret Life of a Sea Turtle!

Enjoyed this audiobook with 5year old child.
She was very interested in the new facts she now knows about sea turtles and has requested to listen again and again.

informative while remaining exciting, captivating my young reader from start to finish

I received a copy of this audiobook from netGalley for a honest review.

I never thought when I watched sea turtle videos how few make it to adulthood. You see all those little turtles emerge and most of them don't make it to the next day. It's an amazing story of survival, strength and luck that get a sea turtle to adulthood and laying their own eggs!

I loved the narrator and background music it was relaxing to listen to. This was a descriptive book and was easy to picture the scenes taking place.
I liked how honest it was about the struggles that baby turtles have to go through in order to even get into the water, I think it’s important not to sugar coat the truth, but just to explain it in a way kids can understand which this book does perfectly, even though it is hard to read/hear.
I also liked how this book explained the turtles body structure how it grows and develops over time and how the predators change with the turtle and what they can do to get away at different stages of life.
I also really appreciated the talk on how humans impact the turtles and why we can be a problem and how we can help prevent deaths of turtles as well as why we should care.

I love how informative this book was; I learned a lot about the life of a sea turtle. Kate Coventry did a great job narrating this story and I think that young readers would thoroughly enjoy using this audiobook as an accompaniment when reading the physical book.

I loved this audiobook! The Secret Life of a Sea Turtle is a wonderful book for the younger generation of conservationists. The story of a young sea turtles journey from hatching to the open ocean is told in a way that young children and adults can follow along. Maddalena Bearzi is a sea turtle expert and activist. She does a wonderful job telling a story and educating about the endangered sea turtles.

Kate Coventry did a great job with the narration both as a storyteller and with the authors notes at the end. I love that Maddalena teaches about the different species of sea turtles, gives action steps how we can help protect sea turtles, and tells how to become a marine biologist and researcher - giving our younger generations hope. A serious issue of ocean conservation told in a way that children can feel they can make a change. Once small act really can make a difference.

Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for providing me with an ARC of this audiobook in exchange for my honest review.

The Secret Life of a Sea Turtle explores the journey a sea turtle takes from hatching, until laying her own eggs. It is informative and engaging.

I listened to the audiobook version of this book with my 8 year old and 5 year old, who felt satisfied, and were interested in the content.

The narrator did an excellent job, and sound effects reengage the listeners.

Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for this advanced listener copy.

Wow, I absolutely LOVED this book. What a sweet tale of the life of a sea turtle. I listened with my 3 children (9mo to 16 years) and everyone enjoyed it thoroughly. The narrator was very captivating, and the story was so informative. We learned several new things while listening, yet it didn't feel boring at all. My 11 year old asked to listen again almost immediately upon finishing. Great listen for the whole family on a rainy day or a longer car ride.

The Secret Life of a Sea Turtle is a wonderful children’s books about the journey of a sea turtle from its first steps as a hatchling to adulthood and parenthood. It’s informative without feeling as though you’re reading a textbook. Bearzi tells of the sea turtle’s journey in a beautifully crafted way, with the attention and care only a conservationist could convey.

The book is beautifully narrated by Kate Coventry and enjoyable to listen to. Her pacing is perfect and easy for little ones to follow along. The added audio effects of ocean waves made the listening experience that much more immersive.

It was a joy to listen to with my son before bed.

I listened to this with my right and a half year old daughter and it was the perfect length for her age. We both enjoyed it and she gave it 4.5 ⭐️ but said held a star was taken away because she didn’t like that turtles had to die. 🤷‍♀️

Thanks to the publisher for the alc!

Thank you Macmillan Audio, Macmillan Young Listeners, & NetGalley for the advanced electronic audio review copy of this wonderful book. Great narration, wonderful sound effects, and clear, easy to understand informational text combine in this fun and informative audio book. Looking forward to using it with my students.

This book was such a joy to read! The storytelling made learning about sea turtles fun and engaging, and the author’s passion for marine biology really shines through. I loved how she shared her experiences and also provided ways we can help protect these amazing creatures. Informative, inspiring, and beautifully written!

I listened to this audiobook with my kids and we all loved it. We definitely will be getting the physical book so we can read together and look at the illustrations,

This book follows the life of a sea turtle-the good and the difficulties they face. It’s informative without feeling like you’re reading a textbook-perfect for children! We also loved the ideas of how to be a helper to sea turtles.

The narrator does a wonderful job. She was easy to listen to and follow along with.

Thank you NetGalley, the author and publisher for this gifted copy!

This was a wonderful immersive educational experience! The background music, and ocean sounds made for such an engaging listen!

The Secret Life of a Sea Turtle by Maddalena Bearzi – ★★★★★

As a turtle lover, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to read this adorable children’s book! The Secret Life of a Sea Turtle is not only beautifully written but also wonderfully informative. Through captivating storytelling, it follows the journey of a baby sea turtle from the moment it hatches, bravely making its way to the ocean, and beyond. The book strikes the perfect balance between education and entertainment, making it a fantastic read for young nature enthusiasts. A delightful and heartwarming story that’s sure to inspire curiosity about marine life!

Oh my gosh, this was so very cute.

I listened to the audio, and it was done so well. With enthusiasm, a tad of suspense and the women has a wonderful reading voice. As well as fun sound effects in the background gave it such a difference in normal children’s audio books.

As a sea turtle lover, it was such a cute listen.

Narrating a cute story of a baby girl sea turtle. The narrator tells the struggles, challenges and trials of a little newly hatched turtle.

Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan for a copy of the audiobook.

My children and I loved this. It was very informative and we learned a lot about sea turtles. It was interesting to hear how turtles hatch from their shell and lose the tooth. We also enjoyed learning about how turtles know their location. A lot of fascinating information is given in this short book. The background music was enjoyable and helped keep my kids listening.

The narrator did a great job. She was perfect for a family book.

Very informative book regarding the life of a sea turtle from a hatchling to maturity laying her own eggs on the beach of Río Lagartos, located in the Yucatán state of Mexico. The baby turtle steps out of her shell and is drawn to the sea via the reflection which is a natural allure for the small turtle. Dangers are all around as she navigates away from foxes, raccoons, wild dogs, and opossums on her way to the waves. This is the beginning of her life as a green turtle in the warm waters until she is 30 years old and ready to lay her first eggs traveling back to the beaches of her birth. This book is rich with detail just enough to keep a young child interested and an adult looking for a short narrative regarding our precious turtles of the sea. For those seeking more, the author includes information on many sea turtles at the end of her book and includes ways in which we can help protect them. I heard an interview of a champion from the game Jeopardy being interviewed. When asked how he became so knowledgeable on so many subjects he responded by saying he spent many hours in the children's section of his local library. This is one book for adults and children alike. I have ordered it for our elementary school library.
Thank you NetGalley, Maddalena Bearzi, and Roaring Book Press for this advance copy in exchange for my honest review.

The cover of this book is beautiful and besides that sparking my interest I have grown fond of beach books that incorporate sea life especially, sea turtles. I listened to the audiobook version of this book and felt like I was on a mini field trip. The narrator Kate Coventry did an excellent job telling this story. The sounds of ocean waves and sea gulls is an added bonus. This is a beautiful story with a lot of good information about sea turtles.

Thank you to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for the audiobook version of this book.