This simple, warmhearted story begins when Merle, an African sulcata tortoise, who was hatched in March 2020. The beautiful, vibrant illustrations and vivid real-life pictures of Merle from the time he was a hatchling to a two-year-old brings this special tortoise to life and gives children a behind-the-scenes view of his everyday life and care.

Children as well as their parents will enjoy getting to know Merle and learning how to take care of him together.