Shy Little Turtle Author:Howard Goldsmith The world outside frightens Little Turtle. Inside his beautiful hard shell it's so dark, cool, quiet, and safe. Outside it's so bright--hot--noisy--huge. THUNK! Was that a tree? A rock? It's hard to get around with your head in a shell! There's a wonderful colorful world waiting for Little Turtle--if only he'd venture out to greet it.