Download or read book The Tale of Tom the Turtle written by Brian K.L. Kan and published by Partridge Publishing Singapore. This book was released on 2016-10-05 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: James loves eating bananas at the beach. Longing for a tasty treat, he buys a plastic bag full of yummy fruits and sits on a big rock to eat. When hes finished, he throws the bag into the sea, not knowing hes just put Tom the Turtles life in danger. Tom thinks the plastic bag is a delicious jellyfish, so he gulps it and wonders why his favorite food has no taste. Will Tom be saved? James will realize what he has done The Tale of Tom the Turtle won first prize in the Marine Conservation category of the International Youth Association English Writing Competition of 2015. Through this story, young author Brian would like to bring ecological awareness to parents and children alike. Its time to teach everyone, especially the younger generation, how to treasure nature and protect its future.
Download or read book The Back Of The Turtle written by Thomas King and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2014-09-02 with total page 431 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is Thomas King’s first literary novel in 15 years and follows on the success of the award-winning and bestselling The Inconvenient Indian and his beloved Green Grass, Running Water and Truth and Bright Water, both of which continue to be taught in Canadian schools and universities. Green Grass, Running Water is widely considered a contemporary Canadian classic. In The Back of the Turtle, Gabriel returns to Smoke River, the reserve where his mother grew up and to which she returned with Gabriel’s sister. The reserve is deserted after an environmental disaster killed the population, including Gabriel’s family, and the wildlife. Gabriel, a brilliant scientist working for DowSanto, created GreenSweep, and indirectly led to the crisis. Now he has come to see the damage and to kill himself in the sea. But as he prepares to let the water take him, he sees a young girl in the waves. Plunging in, he saves her, and soon is saving others. Who are these people with their long black hair and almond eyes who have fallen from the sky? Filled with brilliant characters, trademark wit, wordplay and a thorough knowledge of native myth and story-telling, this novel is a masterpiece by one of our most important writers.
Download or read book Turtle Tom on the Beach written by Morley Malaka and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-07-17 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When last we saw Turtle Tom he had met a new friend and was being introduced to all the fascinating creatures in the zoo. Turtle Tom was enjoying his trip through the zoo when he noticed an image on a door. It was a turtle! Alas, Turtle Tom was about to meet other turtles. However, Turtle Tom missed his opportunity and ended up in the back of a smelly garbage truck instead. Oh Turtle Tom! How do you get yourself into these predicaments? Turtle Tom's journey is not an easy one. It is hard for him to meet new friends and then have them gone in an instant. Nevertheless, Turtle Tom is determined to find his family. Tom winds up on the beach and begins a whole new journey. The creatures on the beach are very unusual. Who will Turtle Tom meet on the beach? Watch out Turtle Tom! Don't get too close to the water! The Turtle Tom Book Series is a wonderful story of a young turtle who strives to find the family he never knew. It is a story of challenges, fun, setbacks and excitement; but most importantly, of hope. His strength and determination proves to be a wonderful lesson for young and old alike. Throughout the book series, Turtle Tom journeys to and from some unknown origins for a little turtle. Along the way, he meets many friends and foes while getting himself into some unpredictable situations. Each story is uniquely written to flow from one book to another; yet, can also be read at any juncture in the series given the flashback intro which is provided at the beginning of each new adventure.
Download or read book The Tale of Tom Turtle written by Beth Parker and published by Publishamerica Incorporated. This book was released on 2009-09-15 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tale of Tom Turtle is designed to encourage children to ask for help and to be willing to help each other. It also explains to children how to figure out problems and to not let their curiosity lead them into traps.
Download or read book Tomato Turtle written by Thomas Strock and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2008-12 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join young author Thomas Strock in his first book, Tomato Turtle: A Trip to the Park. Children one to one hundred will love taking part in Tomatos exciting adventure, as well as learning that there is no place like home. This is an eLIVE book, meaning each printed copy contains a special code redeemable for the free download of the audio version of the book.
Download or read book The Tale of Tom the Turtle written by Rick Pudlo and published by Trilogy Christian Publishing. This book was released on 2019-10-14 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tale of Tom Turtle is a story about a big-hearted Turtle who went against his natural instincts to help a fellow creature in distress. The making of a hero is doing the right thing at the right time when duty calls. This good Samaritan tale, delightfully depicted in rhyme and illustration, is certain to bring home a good life lesson.
Download or read book Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories written by Dr. Seuss and published by RH Childrens Books. This book was released on 2013-10-22 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. Seuss presents three modern fables in the rhyming favorite Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories. The collection features tales about greed (“Yertle the Turtle”), vanity (“Gertrude McFuzz”), and pride (“The Big Brag”). In no other book does a small burp have such political importance! Yet again, Dr. Seuss proves that he and classic picture books go hand in hand.
Download or read book When Turtle Grew Feathers written by Tim Tingle and published by august house. This book was released on 2007 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Choctaw variant of Aesop's fable, The Tortoise and the Hare, in which Turkey assists Turtle in defeating Rabbit.
Download or read book Turtle Tom in the Woods written by Morley Malaka and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-07-15 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagine opening your eyes for the first time and realizing you are all alone. No family, no food and no idea where you are. What would you do? How would you feel? For Turtle Tom, life seemed like a bad dream from the day he was born. This is a story of how one creature defied all odds to find the family he never knew. Turtle Tom awakens all alone in the woods. He looks around but doesn't see any other turtles. Where is Turtle Tom's family? The little turtle sets out on the biggest adventure of his life. Along the way, Turtle Tom meets many strange and interesting creatures in the woods. Tom must decide if these creatures are family, if they are friendly, or if they are simply wanting to make a meal of him. Where will he go? Who will he meet? Turtle Tom in the Woods- The Birth is the first in the book series, The Adventures of Turtle Tom. It is a wonderful children's story filled with adventure, uncertainty, and courage. The short paragraphs and easy to read words makes this book the perfect story for children of all ages. Grab your copy today and begin the adventure.
Download or read book Maya and the Turtle written by John C. Stickler and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-09-10 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **WINNER OF THE INTERNATIONAL 2013-2014 MORNING CALM MEDAL** This multicultural children's book presents a heartwarming Korean fairy tale about a little girl and a fortunate encounter. Poverty is all Maya has ever known, but she doesn't allow it to stop her from caring for her father, and others, as best she can. Kind and gentle, she is a lovely young girl who always puts others first. One day, she finds a little turtle and takes him home, raising and loving him, never knowing that he will play an instrumental part in her destiny. Similar to The Korean Cinderella, Maya and the Turtle, is an original Korean fairy tale by authors John Stickler and Soma Han that teaches children that the road to greatness lies in selflessness and that the loving kindness of a pure heart can awaken great love and power in another. Beautifully illustrated by Han, this book contains fascinating bits of information about Korean culture and is a poignant tale about the rewards of kindness, patience and courage.
Download or read book Tom Turtle Story written by Christopher Hill and published by Ginn & Company. This book was released on 1974-01-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tom Turtle leads a different life from other turtles.
Download or read book Tales from the Great Turtle written by Piers Anthony and published by Tor Books. This book was released on 1994 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of stories based on Native American myths and legends includes the works of such Native American storytellers as Owl Goingback, Beatrice Harrell, Debra White Plume, and William Sanders, as well as a number of well-known contemporary authors.
Download or read book Turtle s Race with Beaver written by Joseph Bruchac and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2005-10-06 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Turtle lives in a beautiful little pond with everything a happy turtle needs. But one spring, Turtle awakes from hibernation to discover that her lovely home has been invaded! A pushy beaver takes over Turtle's beloved pond and refuses to share. Instead, he challenges her to a race to determine who can stay. But how can a little turtle outswim a big, powerful beaver? This charming fable of brains versus brawn is a great read for all the young readers in the forest to share!
Download or read book Anansi and Turtle Go to Dinner written by and published by august house. This book was released on 2007-12-19 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After Anansi the spider tricks Turtle in order to keep his dinner for himself, Turtle turns the tables on Anansi.
Download or read book The Adventure of Thomas the Turtle written by Stuart Samuel and published by . This book was released on 2017-07-18 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Box Turtle written by Vanessa Roeder and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-02-11 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An irresistibly cute story about finding the confidence to be yourself, starring a turtle in search of the perfect shell. Terrance the turtle was born without a shell, so he uses a cardboard box instead. Terrance loves his box. It keeps him dry on soggy days, safe from snooping strangers, and is big enough to cozy up with a friend. But when another turtle points out that Terrance's shell is, well, weird, he begins to wonder whether there might be a better shell out there... Eventually, and through much trial and error, Terrance learns that there's nothing wrong with being different--especially when it comes to being yourself.
Download or read book The Magpie and The Turtle a Native American inspired Folk Tale written by Timothy Yeahquo and published by Atmosphere Press. This book was released on 2019-10 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Native American folklore told by a Kiowa tribal member Magpie and Turtle haven't always got along. Magpie thinks Turtle is too slow, and Turtle sees Magpie as a weak creature that isn't special at all. But then one day comes along a tricky snake who tries to pit them against each other even more than they already are. Will Magpie and Turtle fall for Snake's tricks, or will there be a surprising change of heart? The Magpie and The Turtle reminds us of the importance of every living creature, teaches how our actions play a role to hurt of help someone else, and gives insight into American Indian tradition and culture.
