Tilly the Turtle loves taking life slow—slow walks, slow talks, and especially slow snacks like juicy strawberries. But when her cousin Toby rushes in with exciting news—that the baby birds are hatching at the Willow Tree—Tilly must do something she's never done before: hurry!

As she struggles with her heavy shell and slow feet, Tilly tries everything to speed up: hopping like frogs, zooming like squirrels—even flipping and tumbling through flower bushes. But nothing seems to work... until Tilly discovers that sometimes, moving at your own pace is the best way to get where you need to go.

Filled with gentle humor, bright illustrations, and a heartwarming message, Tilly the Turtle's First Big Hurry is a delightful story about patience, perseverance, and knowing that you don't have to be fast to be right on time.

Perfect for children ages 3–6, this story reminds young readers that steady hearts always find the way.