When Turtles Fly

Olympic gold medalist Stone has gathered humorous, heartwarming, and hugely inspirational tales from some of today's most brilliant leaders, scientists, athletes, and entrepreneurs who offer advice on what it takes to be a success.

Olympic skiing champion Nikki Stone shares her own inspirational story and those of Tommy Hilfiger, Steve Young, Lindsey Vonn, Lester Holt, and others . . . Did you know you have better odds at winning the lottery than an Olympic medal? To bring home one of those coveted medals—or achieve any great personal goal in life—you need a lot more than luck. You need a game plan. What if you could learn the secrets of success from an Olympian? A Nobel Prize winner? A Fortune 500 CEO? Along with anecdotes from her own dramatic journey, Olympic gold medalist Nikki Stone has compiled a treasure trove of compelling stories to illustrate each step on the path to success. She’s gathered humorous, heartwarming and hugely inspirational tales from some of today’s most brilliant business leaders, scientists, soldiers, inventors, philanthropists, musicians, athletes and entrepreneurs . . . a host of people whose very names epitomize achievement. “Even after my many successful years in business and politics, I was still able to gain a great deal of inspiration and helpful advice from Nikki Stone and her incredible contributors.” —Mitt Romney, business executive and former presidential candidate “These inspirational stories and lessons will challenge readers to overcome their personal obstacles to success and encourage them to achieve their potential.” —Dick Marriott, chairman Host Hotels and Resorts

Turtle wants to be able to fly south with the birds for the winter. The birds come up with a plan, but Turtle cannot open his mouth while they're flying.

Terry the turtle wants to fly, and he doesn't like it wheb Polly the chimp laughs at him. But when a parrot helps, things start to look good for Terry.

This is a powerful story of hope and friendship, perfect for fans of Wonder and The Goldfish Boy. Exploring self-image, family and grief, this book will make you laugh and cry. Twelve-year-old Will likes two things: turtles and the local nature reserve. Everything else is a nightmare, because Will has a facial difference that has earned him an unfortunate nickname. But when Will’s Bar Mitzvah community service project introduces him to RJ, a boy who is confined to a hospital room, Will discovers they both have strength to lend the other and that life is too short to live in a shell.

In this funny and inspirational picture book, Tiptoe the turtle learns that not every dream is easy for everyone. If he wants to succeed at his strange new goal of flying, he needs to be proud of his progress- no matter how long it takes.

As Britt and his parents prepare for a family vacation, Britt has to prove he is responsible. Britt chooses a trial to prove he is responsible for his actions, and he is successful. Because he proved himself, his parents can plan a vacation activity they enjoy without Britt being with them. While on vacation and his parents are out one day on their activity, Britt sees an event no one has ever seen before. What unfolds in this event involves baby turtles, snow, a pine tree, and the sun. The sight Britt sees changed forever how he sees Christmas trees and in turn forever changed the way everyone else sees Christmas trees!