A new garden pond proves fascinating for Albert. Especially when he befriends an unusual underwater creature. But one day, his new friend vanishes and Albert is sad. He keeps checking to see if they have returned. His other garden chums do their best to cheer him up. But there is no sign – right up to Albert’s long winter sleep. Will the spring bring a happy reunion when Albert wakes and returns to the outdoors?

Albert the Tortoise:

• Albert Upside Down
  
• Albert and the Wind
• Albert Supersize
• Albert in the Air
• Albert and the Pond
  
• Albert and the Shed
• Albert and his Friends
• Albert: Puzzles and Colouring
• Albert ABC
• Albert and the Flood
• Albert and the Thief
• Albert 123

Ian Brown is a London-based writer and producer for television and former journalist. His TV credits include The South Bank Show, This Is Your Life, Top Gear, entertainment shows and documentaries. He has written or produced for the likes of Pierce Brosnan, Harrison Ford, Simon Cowell, George Lucas, Liam Neeson, Martin Scorsese, Jamie Oliver and Homer Simpson among many others. The Albert series are his first book titles for children.

Eoin Clarke has worked for thirty years in the animation industry as a director, animator and storyboard artist – his directorial work across films, commercials and documentaries has garnered thirty awards. Clients include the BBC, Channel 4, BFI, and Ray Harryhausen, as a storyboard artist, as well as animation for the opening titles of popular TV series with Harry Hill and Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. The Albert series are his first illustrated books. He lives in London.

Shortlisted for the Children's Literature Festivals Book Awards

'Brown and Clarke once again find ways to keep this series fresh by introducing a new environment - the garden pond - and some new creatures.' The Reptile Files

'A lovely story, introducing young children to the life cycle of the frog through a gentle heart-warming tale.' It's All About Stories

'There’s great curiosity in this story, and a building empathy between garden friends. And, there’s a wonderful, happy surprise as a new garden year begins in the spring!' Mary Esther Judy, Fallen Star Stories

'Delightfully personal and imaginative yet grounded in good science, this book will attract young minds who want to explore the world of creatures in the ecosystems.' Stephanie Barclay, The School Librarian