2014 · Finalist
8th Annual National Indie Excellence® Awards
Picture Books - Preschool
Gert the SEE Turtle in: Counting
by Maxine Moody Poston
Celebrating Gert
Awards & Recognition
Gert’s coastal learning adventures have been honored by independent children’s book award programs over the years. Explore the recognition received by each book below.
National Indie Excellence® Awards
Purple Dragonfly Book Awards
Royal Dragonfly Book Awards
2014 · Honorable Mention
Purple Dragonfly Book Awards
Picture Books 5 & Younger
Gert the SEE Turtle in: Counting
by Maxine Moody Poston
2015 · Winner
9th Annual National Indie Excellence® Awards
Picture Books - Preschool
Gert the SEE Turtle In: Colors, Colors, Everywhere
by Maxine Moody Poston
2015 · Honorable Mention
Royal Dragonfly Book Awards
Children's Picture Books 5 & Younger
Gert the SEE Turtle In: Colors, Colors, Everywhere
by Maxine Moody Poston
2026 · Finalist
20th Annual National Indie Excellence® Awards
Children's Fiction Ages 3-8
Gert the SEE Turtle In: Emotions at the Ocean
by Maxine Moody Poston
2026 · Honorable Mention
Purple Dragonfly Book Awards
Picture Books 5 & Younger
Gert the SEE Turtle In: Emotions at the Ocean
by Maxine Moody Poston