The Talkative Tortoise
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2011

The Talkative Tortoise

Written by Charlotte Cook

Part of the Traditional Tales with a Twist series

A tortoise's vanity leads to a cracked shell in this Himalayan folktale.

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32 pages· ~520L
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Bookroo's summary

In a Himalayan folktale, a talkative tortoise's vanity gets the better of him, leading to a life-changing lesson. When two geese offer him a chance to fly, he must keep silent to succeed. But can he resist the urge to speak and avoid a disastrous fall? Discover the tale of how a tortoise's shell became cracked, and explore the cultural wisdom woven into this timeless story. Will vanity or wisdom prevail in this captivating journey?

From the publisher

A talkative tortoise lets his vanity win out over common sense in this tale of why the tortoise has a cracked shell. This traditional Himalayan ‘Tale with a Twist’ is retold by poet, author and storyteller, Andrew Fusek Peters. Tales from around the world provide an insight into cultures other than our own.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~520L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
January 1, 2011
First published
December 1, 2011
Publisher
Childs Play Intl
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781846434181

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