Susan Marie Chapman’s heartwarming children’s book, Babies on Board Part 2 (a Grumpy the Iguana and Green Parrot Adventure), has received the Literary Titan Book Award, recognizing its engaging storytelling, meaningful environmental message, and charming approach to teaching young readers about wildlife conservation.
The story continues the adventure that began in Babies on Board Part 1, where Grumpy the Iguana and his friends traveled to the ocean for a family beach day and reunited with their old friend, Giant Sea Turtle, who was waiting for the arrival of his children. In Babies on Board Part 2, Grumpy and his companions return to the beach in the middle of the night to help the baby sea turtles safely make their way to the sea, where their father anxiously awaits them.
Of course, when Grumpy the Iguana, Green Parrot, Mr. Squirrel, and Little Mouse are involved, nothing goes exactly as planned. As the baby turtles begin their dangerous journey from nest to ocean, the friends must work together against time, fear, and the confusing glow of a nearby streetlight to help guide the hatchlings home.
Inspired by the author’s own experiences living near the beach in Florida during sea turtle nesting season, Babies on Board Part 2 introduces children to the real-life challenges sea turtle hatchlings face. Chapman brings attention to predators, nighttime nesting, and the way artificial lights can confuse baby turtles that instinctively follow moonlight toward the ocean.
Literary Titan praised the book as “a warm and thoughtful picture book with a sincere environmental message and a tender emotional core,” noting that the story beautifully balances adventure, tenderness, humor, and education. The review also highlighted how the book shows children that bravery does not mean being fearless, but choosing to help even when something feels scary.
Through its lovable cast of animal characters, Babies on Board Part 2 explores friendship, teamwork, responsibility, and compassion for wildlife. Grumpy serves as the thoughtful leader, Green Parrot brings sensibility, Mr. Squirrel adds humor and perfectionism, and Little Mouse shows young readers what it means to grow from fearful to fearless.
Babies on Board Part 2 is available now on Amazon.
Chapman’s storytelling approach is gentle and accessible, allowing children to absorb important conservation lessons through action rather than lecture. The result is a bedtime-friendly adventure that encourages families to talk about protecting animals, respecting nature, and doing the right thing when others are counting on them.
About the Author
Susan Marie Chapman grew up on a farm in rural Pennsylvania and is the eldest of eight children. Her storybook childhood helped shape her lifelong connection with animals, nature, and imaginative storytelling. Today, she resides in Naples, Florida, with her two white, fluffy Pomeranian dogs, Cookie and Sugar.
Chapman is the author of the Grumpy the Iguana and Green Parrot Adventure series, which includes 15 books, as well as the Sugar and Cookie series, which includes four books, two of which are available in Spanish. Through her stories, Chapman shares her love of animals, friendship, and the natural world with young readers and families.
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