Dennis Bartizal

Why Did The Turtle Cross The Road Dennis Bartizal

I have always loved nature. Looking at a bird. Walking in the woods. Taking a breath as I look across the pond. I had pet turtles as I was growing up, from when I was 6 years old until I was a sophomore in high school. School work got to be too much and I did not want my turtles to be neglected. I donated them to the Brookfield Zoo. The ones the Zoo did not want I let loose in Salt Creek. I've been retired for some time now. Three years ago I was given a box turtle. Her name is Snowflake. She and my childhood inspired this book. My nephew is in grade school and cares about life. He also inspired me to write this book.