Book 3 of 3 · Emotional Learning

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Gert the SEE Turtle in: Emotions at the Ocean

Written & illustrated by Maxine Moody Poston

Follow Gert through a coastal story about anticipation, happiness, fear, surprise, anger, sadness, gratitude, forgiveness, and trust as a kite adventure brings friends together.

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Series Book 3 of 3

Audience Ages 3–7

ISBN 979-8-89971-384-2

Publishing imprint SEE Turtle Publishing

About the Book

A story about feelings, friendship, and trust

The third Gert book uses a playful kite adventure to help children notice and talk about feelings. Gert and her friends experience a range of emotions, make mistakes, help one another, repair a friendship, and end the day with renewed trust.

Awards & Recognition

Recognition for Emotions at the Ocean

2026 · Finalist

20th Annual National Indie Excellence® Awards

Children's Fiction Ages 3-8

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2026 · Honorable Mention

Purple Dragonfly Book Awards

Picture Books 5 & Younger

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Inside the Book

A look inside Emotions at the Ocean

Three selected spreads are presented here as a limited visual sample of Maxine Moody Poston’s original illustrations.

Gert happily receives a colorful kite from her friend Cecil starfish. — A thoughtful gift brings happiness at the start of the adventure.

Gert reacts after her kite is damaged during the coastal adventure. — A difficult moment gives Gert a reason to name a strong feeling.

Gert expresses gratitude and forgiveness after her kite is repaired. — Gratitude and forgiveness help the friends move forward together.

The Gert Learning Framework

Learning with curiosity and respect for turtles

GERT

General Education with Respect to Turtles

Gert brings early learning together with a love of turtles and the coastal world.

SEE

Science, Education, and Exploration

Through Science, Education, and Exploration, Gert encourages children to observe, ask questions, explore nature, and keep learning.

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