Hi CB, yes, the reviews on Amazon were really poor? I'll have another look. Great idea about the Wolfgang book, he's a member of our local library, so he can order it from there, if he likes it, I'll get it for him. Thanks for the suggestions xx

Both Andy and Nadine Highfield of The Tortoise Trust have good basic books with some nice photo's and cover most you need to know without being to hard to read, worth a look.

Thanks Pussygalore, great suggestion .... off to have a look now x

there's obviously people who don't always like/agree with the TT but I had one of the books and found it very usefull, covering basic care very well and easy to understand. There are many books that cover far more in depth details but those might make heavy reading for the average owner and are aimed at the specialist.

I printed off the Tortoise Trust booklet on looking after Tortoises - for free. Although I printed off in black and white you could print off in colour, so that it looks a little more professional.

Good luck!

thanks Jan, i did see that it was free, how very kind of them

but printed sheets not as nice as a book especially if its for xmas and for a child

liz palika ....funny as for a child and rest on this site ...! doesn't mention wood chips...or blow me down with a feather....

CB ... ordered your recommendation "Turtles and Tortoises for dummies". Thank you so much xx

ooh let us know what you think. Sorry if its rubbish 8-). I did read a bit on it too and the style looks light and easy read. CB