Jabutí the Tortoise

Written and illustrated by Gerald McDermott

A trickster turtle faces a vengeful vulture's plot during a heavenly concert.

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32 pages· 597 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· AD600L

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Bookroo's summary

In the vibrant rain forest, Jabutí the turtle enchants with his flute, but his pranks leave a trail of grudges. When a heavenly concert beckons, Vulture offers a ride, secretly scheming revenge. As Jabutí's fate hangs in the balance, will chaos lead to creation, or will the trickster meet his match? Discover a tale where music, mischief, and myth collide.

From the publisher

Of all the animals in the rain forest, Jabutí was the favorite. His shell was smooth and shiny, and the songs he played on his flute were sweet.But his music was a reminder, too, of the mischievous pranks Jabutí sometimes played. His song reminded Tapir of being tricked, Jaguar of being fooled, and time and again it reminded Vulture that he had no song at all. When a concert takes place in heaven, Vulture offers to fly Jabutí there . . . all the while plotting a trick of his own.Gerald McDermott makes myths new again for readers of all ages, using language as vibrant and colorful as his bold illustrations. Jabutí is an unusual tale of a trickster’s fall from grace, and of how creation can sometimes come from chaos.

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