Download or read book How the Tortoise Got His Shell written by Brigitta Schwulst and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2012-11-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a time before tortoises have shells, Thomas the Tortoise's king is sick! Thomas is told that in order to heal the king, he needs to have some gigantic nuts crushed. So it's up to him and his friends Victor the Vulture and Wilma the Warthog to save his majesty. However, the nuts are so big, and none of the animals are strong enough to crush them. They have to somehow convince grumpy old Edward the Elephant to help them on their important mission. When Edward refuses to help, it's Thomas's turn to spring into action and show how clever he really is. With time working against them, Thomas hatches a brilliant plan to get Edward to unknowingly help save the king. As a reward for his service, he is given a very special gift that will protect him and all tortoises to come. How the Tortoise Got His Shell is a delightful new African folk-tale by Brigitta E. Schwulst that reads like a perfect bedtime story for young children. Illustrated in a unique fashion that elicits a distinct African style, the images serve as a great companion to Thomas's entertaining journey. This lighthearted and amusing bedtime story teaches young readers the importance of using their brains. While some children may be bigger than others, everyone can be clever in their own way. Thomas's adventure shows children how to come up with solutions in the face of adversity, and that even when others don't believe in you, it's important to believe in yourself. Using exotic animals and a playful tone, How the Tortoise Got His Shell engages children into Thomas's adventure from the very beginning. With a wittiness that has universal appeal, it will be a story that children will love and parents will enjoy reading. Furthermore, the story educates children and parents on the importance of supporting endangered species by donating part of the proceeds from the book to organizations specific to the cause. In the end, Thomas's tale is a fantastic story about using your brain and believing in yourself that is great for all young children. Filled with colorful characters and a positive message, Thomas's exciting adventure is truly a treat for the whole family.
Download or read book How the Turtle Got Its Shell written by Justine Fontes and published by Golden Books. This book was released on 2000-12-01 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Delightful retellings of turtle tales from around the world, plus fun facts about turtles, are sure to please all turtle fans.
Download or read book Why the Tortoise Has Patchy Broken Shell written by Ijey V. Nwachuku and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2018-05-26 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the party was over, everyone left, and the tortoise has no means of going home. The tortoise jumped from the sky and landed on hard rocks on the earth and shattered his shell. He became so sick and spent so many months behind the rocks. Although he got better, his shell became cracked and patchy. This is why the tortoises shell is patchy.
Download or read book How the Tortoise Got His Scars written by Dinah Senkungu and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2016-07-08 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a story of a tortoise that captivated the animal world with the beauty of his shell, which seemed to illuminate its path with colors of the rainbow. This story takes place in the animal world, where a long-forgotten language was spoken. You will be spellbound by the tortoises demise when his shell ended up with scars and lost its luminous beauty.
Download or read book How the Tortoise Cracked His Shell written by Angel Ndubisi and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-14 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An African folklore about the story of the greedy Tortoise/ Turtle. Before now the Tortoise has always had a very beautiful and smooth shell. Discover through this African folklore, how the Tortoise cracked his shell and ever since it's has remained cracked.
Download or read book Why Tortoise Has a Broken Shell written by Aspect and published by Puffin. This book was released on 2011-05-01 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You see there was a time when Tortoise's shell was shiny and smooth. He was one of the speediest animals in Tinga Tinga and he loved to race. Use all the colourful stickers to find out what happened when speedy Tortoise raced the birds up to the Feast in the Heavens?
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 How the Turtle Got Its Shell written by and published by See-Mores Workshop. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 32 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 How Honu the Turtle Got His Shell written by Casey A. McGuire-Turcotte and published by Steck-Vaughn. This book was released on 1991 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Relates how Honu, a daring Hawaiian sea turtle, becomes the first turtle to have a shell.
Download or read book Jabuti the Tortoise written by and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2005 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A rain forest fable from Caldecott medalist Gerald McDermott
Download or read book West African Folk Tales written by Hugh Vernon-Jackson and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-03-15 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collection of traditional folk tales introduces a host of interesting people and unusual animals — among them "The Cricket and the Toad," "The Tortoise and His Broken Shell," and "The Boy in the Drum."
Download or read book Ted the Tortoise Comes Out of His Shell written by Brandon Crawford and published by . This book was released on 2024-06-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ted the Tortoise is a loving tortoise with a big heart and a deep connection with his family. He has anxiety when in social situations, which often makes everyday life difficult for him. Ted the Tortoise Comes Out of His Shell portrays Ted's dedication, even as a short and slow-moving tortoise, of becoming a basketball player. Like anything else, it takes a lot of practice and hard work. He soon develops a support system that he leans on for advice, encouragement, and friendship. This helps Ted the Tortoise come out of his shell to overcome the odds to accomplish his goals. Your kids will enjoy the sweet characters, positive message, rhymes throughout, and the book's beautiful artwork!
Download or read book What s the Difference Between a Turtle and a Tortoise written by Trisha Speed Shaskan and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2010 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "One animal has a lightweight shell. The other animal's shell is heavy. Do you know the differences between a turtle and a tortoise?"--P. [4] of cover.
Download or read book Reading Explorers Year 2 written by John Murray and published by . This book was released on 2009-03-01 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book How Tortoise Got His Shell Org written by Bailey and published by Steck-Vaughn. This book was released on 1989-01-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Tortoise Shell Other African Stories written by Geof Smith and published by Scholastic Incorporated. This book was released on 2002 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three African Tales: The Tortoise Shell; Why the Frog Has No Tail; The Sun, the Moon, and the Water.
