Birtle and the (very) unwelcome Garry

funny · heart-warming · playful · relatable

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What is Birtle and the (very) unwelcome Garry about?

Tootie the turtle and Teeny the bird are off to the beach for a brilliant Birtle BFF Beach Bonanza. But when a friendly gull called Garry joins them, Teeny is delighted to meet another bird while Tootie feels jealous and left out. As their beach plans go awry, the friends must work out how to share their adventure and make room for someone new. Can their friendship survive the unwelcome interruption?

About the author

Tara Hannon is a children’s author and illustrator who creates funny, colourful stories with plenty of heart. She is best known for her graphic novel series Birtle, including Birtle and the Purple Turtles, and for The Only Ghost chapter books. Her playful pictures feature curious characters, friendship and exciting adventures. Tara enjoys drawing unicorns, dragons and ghosts, and hopes her books make readers smile, laugh and feel welcome.