Tales of Amelia Island

Amelia Island dunes and boardwalk at golden hour — illustrated in Pixar style
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Tales of
Amelia Island

Where every shore holds a story…

Step into enchanting adventures with Teddy the Tortoise and friends — heartwarming children's books set against the magical backdrop of Amelia Island, Florida.

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Beloved Stories

Each book is a magical journey through Amelia Island — discover the full series and much more.

Joelle Crahay — Author

Meet Joelle Crahay

"Every story I write is a love letter to the island that welcomed me home."

Joelle Crahay is a Belgian-born writer who now lives on Amelia Island, Florida. Since retiring, she has enjoyed writing children's books inspired by the natural world around her.

Her Teddy the Tortoise series grew out of a love for the gopher tortoises and wildlife of Amelia Island. Joelle writes for the joy of storytelling, and her books reflect a love of animals, nature, and the quiet lessons found in everyday moments.

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Origins
Born in Belgium
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Island Life
Amelia Island, Florida
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Languages
Books in 5 languages
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What Families Are Saying

★★★★★

"My 4-year-old absolutely adores Teddy the Tortoise! We've read 'Misadventure on Amelia Island' so many times the pages are nearly worn. The illustrations are beautiful and the story is so sweet."

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Sarah M.
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"We visited Amelia Island after reading these books and my kids recognized all the places! Joelle captures the island perfectly. The French edition is equally wonderful — great for bilingual households."

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Laurent T.
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"As a kindergarten teacher, I use these books in my classroom — the children love them! The ABC Animals book is especially wonderful for learning letters while connecting with nature and animals."

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Karen R.
Kindergarten Teacher